Effect of Zinc and Manganese Chlorides on Schoenoplectus litoralis and Elodea Canadensis Physiological Status

This study was determine effect different concentrations of heavy element salts on physiological status of aquatic plants Schoenoplectus litoralis and Elodea Canadensis. It was used three different concentrations of zink chloride and manganese chloride (10, 20, 30 ppm) for a month in order to measure the amount of total chlorophyll and its protein content. The results of the investigation showed that, in contrast to the control sample, the concentrations of the components in the water plants used in the analysis rose near the end of the investigation. The effects of heavy metal exposure on the protein and chlorophyll levels of water plants were studied.