The effects of heavy metal pollution on the metabolism of plants

Abstract

The present study aims to show the influence of phytohormones on the defense mechanism of plants to the stress caused by heavy metal pollution. This type of pollution influences both biochemical and physiological reactions. The study also highlights the importance of new technologies used and international collaboration to protect the therapeutic potential of plants by reducing environmental contamination in the first place. The most effective strategy to reduce the impact on the defense capacity of plants is the application of effective strategies to mitigate the causes that lead to environmental pollution with heavy metals.