Changes in the morphological traits and the essential oil content of sweet basil ( Ocimum basilicum L.) as induced by cadmium and lead treatments

The purpose of this study was to inspect the suitability of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) for phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated areas in urban areas of Egypt through study the impact of the most common pollutants in Egypt: cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) on morphological traits, and ess…