PHYTOREMEDIATION OF REACTIVE TURQUOISE BLUE H5G USING IN VITRO CULTURES OF SOLANUM VIRGINIANUM (L.)

Abstract

Solanum virginianum (L.) belonging to family Solanaceae selected for decolourisation of Reactive Turquoise Blue H5G dye. In vitro grown cultures of S. virginianum were able to remove more than 50% dye concentration up to 110mg/l. comparative analysis of biochemical and antioxidant study showed more activity in treated plants as compared to untreated plants. The phytotoxicity study demonstrated the non-toxic nature of degraded metabolites. Use of such non-edible yet medicinal plant for phytoremediation is discussed.