ANALYSIS OF HEAVY METALS IN TOMATO (SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM) LEAVES, FRUITS AND SOIL SAMPLES COLLECTED FROM INDUSTRIAL AREA
The aim of this study was to measure the toxicity levels of heavy metals (Fe, Zn, Cu, Pb, Cd, Mn and Cr) found in soil and tomato leaves and fruits collected from Jaggaiahpet industrial area. When compared with tomato leaves and fruits, soil samples have and significantly higher concentration of heavy metals. Particularly, higher values than safe limits were found for Pb, Cd, Mn and Cr and Cd in soil. In an attempt to understand the pattern of metal contamination in the area, useful tools including Enrichment Factor were also employed to indicate the sources of soil contamination were anthropogenic in character. This is an indication that the soil was pollution to the tomato leaves and fruits. The highest concentrations were found to lead and iron