Plants Help In Reducing Mercury Level From Environment: Study

Research by the University of Massachusetts Lowell, US has revealed that plants reduce the level of mercury gas from the environment. The study, comprising data from over 200 studies, explained that over 88% of Mercury found in plants is absorbed from the environment through its leaves. Interestingly, global vegetation can absorb over 1,300 tonnes of mercury each year. Experts say high concentration of mercury can cause neurological and cardiovascular problems.