Effect of Heavy Metals on Somatic Embryogenesis in Solanum melongena L.

Key Points

• Somatic embryogenesis is negatively affected by various heavy metals, leading to reduced plant development.
• Exposure to heavy metals reduced embryogenic response rates by up to 40%, indicating significant toxicity.
• Assessment of toxicity used selected heavy metals to evaluate their impact on Solanum melongena embryogenesis.
• Findings highlight the need for monitoring heavy metal concentration to sustain healthy agricultural systems.