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Journal Article 
Impact of heavy metal contamination of Bellandur Lake on soil and cultivated vegetation 
Lokeshwari, H; Chandrappa, GT 
2006 
Yes 
Current Science
ISSN: 0011-3891
EISSN: 0011-3905 
91 
5 
622-627 
English 
The aim of this study is to assess the extent of heavy metal contamination of vegetation due to irrigation with sewage-fed lake water on agricultural land. Samples of water, soil and crop plants have been analysed for seven heavy metals, viz. Fe, Zn, Cu, Ni, Cr, Pb and Cd using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The results show the presence of some of the heavy metals in rice and vegetables, beyond the limits of Indian standards. Metal transfer factors from soil to vegetation are found significant for Zn, Cu, Pb and Cd. Comparing the results of heavy metals in water, soil and vegetation with their respective natural levels, it is observed that impact of lake water on vegetation was found to be more than the soil. 
heavy metals; lake water; transfer factor; vegetation; sewage sludge; growth; cadmium; plants