Phytoremediatory effect and growth of two species of Ocimum in endosulfan polluted soil

摘要: Abstract Endosulfan is a hazardous organochlorine pesticide banned or restricted in several countries. However, it has been found the environment and animal samples. To study potential way to bioremediate soils contaminated with this pesticide, two plant species of genus Ocimum were studied: basilicum L . minimum L. , since they are economically feasible well adapted climatic conditions Nayarit zone (Mexican pacific coast). Young plants transplanted into soil experimentally polluted endosulfan. Growth both was not affected by endosulfan, grew, flourished, produced seeds; 30 days later, endosulfan concentration lower O. than without plants. On day 90, no differences concentrations between At 1, showed lipoperoxidation, as measured thiobarbituric acid-reactive (TBARS). Interestingly, higher TBARS value observed at 3 compared non-transplanted In conclusion, can endure pollution (as high 1 g kg −1 ) soils. seems be an adequate candidate for bioremediation