Using of Salix fragilis L. (Salicaceae) as a biomonitor for heavy metal pollution

In this study, heavy metal concentration (Pb, Co, Cr, Cd, Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn) was detec-ted from the samples obtained from the soil, leaf, root and barks of the (Salix fragilis L.) which was picked from four different regions Karasu River (Üzümlü, Yedisu, Tercan) and around Işıkpınar Stream. After the pre-treatmet of plant and soil samples had been performed in the laboratory, heavy metal concentrations were analyzed in ICP-MS. Element data obtained from plant pieces and soil from different regions was evaluated in SPSS Statistic Package Program statistically, and the differences between the localities were determined. It has been seen that heavy metal concentra-tion was accumulated more in the root of the plants. Additionally, the amount of he-avy metal was more in Yedisu locality. Through this study, it was deducted that it would be a biomonitor for the determination of heavy metal contamination of S. Fra-gilis L.