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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GLOBAL RESEARCH INNOVATIONS & TECHNOLOGY (IJGRIT) [ Vol. 4 | No. 2 | April - June, 2026 ]

Assessment of Lead (PB) Accumulation in Different Organs of Lobia Fish Collected from Godelav Lake, Kishangarh using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

Shree Bhagwan, Dr. Ashok Kumar & Aditya Kumar

This study aimed to investigate the accumulation of Lead (Pb) in different organs of Lobia fish collected from Godelav Lake in Kishangarh, Rajasthan, India. The fish samples were examined using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) to determine the levels of lead in the gills, liver, scales, and muscles. The results demonstrated diversity in Pb accumulation across the various organs. The highest concentration of Pb is found in the gills (0.913 mg/kg), followed by liver (0.688 mg/kg), scales (0.613 mg/kg), and muscles (0.413 mg/kg). The bioaccumulation pattern of Pb was seen as follows: Gills > Liver > Scales > Muscles. The levels of all assessed contaminants were below the WHO/FAO recommended threshold of 0.3 mg/kg, indicating that the fish is now safe for human consumption. However, ongoing surveillance of aquatic ecosystems is essential to avert more heavy metal contamination.

Bhagwan, S., Kumar, A. & Kumar, A. (2026). Assessment of Lead (PB) Accumulation in Different Organs of Lobia Fish Collected from Godelav Lake, Kishangarh using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. International Journal of Global Research Innovations & Technology, 04(01), 31–41. https://doi.org/10.62823/IJGRIT/04.02.8962
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Article DOI: 10.62823/IJGRIT/04.02.8962

DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.62823/IJGRIT/04.02.8962

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