Phytoremediatory effect and growth of two species of Ocimum in endosulfan polluted soil

► Endosulfan is a toxic environment found in soils. ► Lipoperoxidation and growth of Ocimum spp. in soil with/out endosulfan was studied. ► Endosulfan does not alter Ocimum spp growth rate. ► Soil with O. basilicum showed less endosulfan content than control at 30 days. ► Transplant to endosulfan-polluted soil increases lipid peroxidation in O. basilicum.