Cite this Article : Maridass, M. (2025). Arsenic hyperaccumulation of Pteris vittata L. Synonyms of Pteris longifolia auct. non. L. (Pteridaceae) collected from different localities of Tamilnadu. Applied Biology and Biotechnology, Vol.No.13(4) pp.1-4.

ABSTRACT
Aim: The present study aims to conduct a laboratory experiment on Pteris vittata (L.) as a hyperaccumulator, and its potential candidates for arsenic (As) removal from the soil system. Methods: The plant materials of P. vittata were potted in the compost medium and cultured for 30-day experimental periods. The dried plant materials of P. vittata (1g) were ground in a mortar and pestle, mixed with 10mL of concentrated nitric acid, and digested in a microwave digestion system at 300W for 15 min. The digested samples of P. vittata fronts were cooled and the volume adjusted to 50mL with water. They were then filtered through Whatman No. 42 filter paper and stored in capped polypropylene bottles until estimation. Arsenic content of the digested samples was analyzed using a spectrophotometer against blank and 2, 5, and 10 ppm (as) standards. Results: The results reveal that the maximum hyperaccumulation of Pteris vittata fronts was observed in the Palayamkottai region (0.52mg/kg⁻¹) and followed by TVS Nagar (0.49mg/kg⁻¹). The conclusion of the current study noted that arsenic (As) is maximally hyperaccumulated by Pteris vittata L. collected from the plains of Palayamkottai (0.52mg/kg⁻¹).
 
Keywords: Pteris vittata; fronts; hyperaccumulator;Pteridaceae