Influence of Soil Pollution by Lead on Plants

The issues related to the problem of soil contamination with lead and the effect of this pollution on plants are considered. It is shown that the widespread use of this metal in the economy causes the spread of soil contamination with lead and a possible potential increase in the degree of environmental pollution in the foreseeable future. The forms of lead in the soil and the factors affecting its bioavailability for plants are described. The mechanisms of penetration of metal ions into plants, their effect on the formation of seedlings, adult plants, as well as physiological and biochemical processes in plants are considered.