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Name: Lakshman
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How do heavy metals help in promoting plant growth?

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Without knowing which "heavy metals" are being referred to, what is their chemical state, and what is the meant by "promoting" and which "plants" are being referred to, it isn't possible to provide a definitive answer.

Vince Calder

Actually, the situation is the opposite. Heavy metals can be a source of plant toxicity:

http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/bot00/bot00596.htm

However, some plants can be used to remove heavy metals from soils.

Sincerely,

Anthony R. Brach, PhD
Missouri Botanical Garden


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