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Abstract: Lead (Pb) - toxicity causes inhibition of growth in plants, causes adverse effects to live stocks and finally reaches to humans through the process of biomagnification. The adverse effects of lead contamination include damage to kidneys and nervous system etc. In this experiment effects of lead contamination studied on Arachis hypogaea plant. The seeds (consist of several active components alkaloids, flavonoids, phytosterols etc) were sown on soil irrigated with 0 ppm, 10 ppm, 20 ppm, 30 ppm and 40 ppm lead concentrations. Growth productivity indices were recorded 8 - 9 weeks. The data generated is subjected to one - way of analysis of variants. The results showed that increase in lead concentration resulted in toxic effects in various growth indices and productivity of the plant. The filling potentials of the plant were greatly reduced with increase in concentrations of lead. The seeds produced accumulated more lead with increase in their concentrations. This study has been used to show the risks of consumption of ground nuts that are irrigated with contaminated effluents or waste water.