A study of the distribution pattern of lead in the leaves of banyan trees (Ficus benghalensis) from different traffic density regions of Calcutta

Review of Ecological Effects of Roads on Terrestrial and Aquatic Communities

“…Fourth, heavy metals accumulate in the tissues of plants ( Datta & Ghosh 1985; Beslaneev & Kuchmazokova 1991) and animals ( Collins 1984; Birdsall et al 1986; Grue et al 1986). As with soil, contamination of plant tissue occurs up to at least 200 m from a road and is greatest for individuals along roads with high traffic volume.…”