TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION PAGES
Background of the Study 1
Objectives of the Study 3
Significance of the Study 3
Scope and Delimitation of the Study 4
Time and Place of the Study 5
Operational Definition of Terms 5
Conceptual Frame Work 6

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Taxonomical Classification of Mikania microptera 8
Morphological Characteristics of Mikania microptera 9
Taxonomical Classification of Elaeis guineensis 10
Morphological Characteristics of Elaeis guineensis 12
Mercury Content in Plants 14
Phytoremediation Capacity of Plants 14
Phytoremediation Capacity of Plants using (EFB) 15
Significant Difference of Phytoremediation Capacity 16
Hyperaccumulator 16
Phytoremediation 17
Information Dissemination 18

METHODOLOGY
Research Design 19
Data Gathering 19
Analysis Data 21
Statistical Treatment 21
Information Dissemination 21

LITERATURE CITED
References

APPENDICES
Curriculum Vitae 24