ABSTRACT
Biomonitoring studies have been done for the estimation of heavy metals (Pb. Cu, Co, Cr
and Ni) in Heavy Traffic areas in Indore City by using the moss Physcomitrium pyrifonne
(common bladder moss). The concentration of these elements comes into the mosses mainly
from vehicular activity and other major anthropogenic activities. A significant
accumulation of metals has been found in Heavy Traffic areas in comparison to the Garden
areas (our control site). Moss Physcomitrium pyriforme were collected from moist brick walls
and from garden soil.
Key words: Moss, Accumulation, Monitoring, Heavy Metal.