Physiological responses of basil to lead toxicity

Lead is widely used in modern industry and is extremely toxic and carcinogenic. In plants, lead can cause reduced chlorophyll content by diminishing the rate of photosynthesis, and the inhibition of the synthesis of photosynthetic pigments. This poster, displayed at the SelectScience^® Virtual Analytical Science Summit 2022, presents research aiming to investigate the toxicity and stress caused by Pb(II) to the early growth of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) by studying the changes caused at the physiological level.