Phytoremediation: A Promising Approach for Revegetation of Heavy Metal-Polluted Land

• Published in: Frontiers in plant science Vol. 11; p. 359
• Main Authors: Yan, An, Wang, Yamin, Tan, Swee Ngin, Mohd Yusof, Mohamed Lokman, Ghosh, Subhadip, Chen, Zhong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 30.04.2020
• Subjects: chelate; detoxification; genetic engineering; heavy metal; phytoremediation; Plant Science; uptake; heavy metal; phytoremediation; chelate; detoxification; uptake; genetic engineering

Heavy metal accumulation in soil has been rapidly increased due to various natural processes and anthropogenic (industrial) activities. As heavy metals are non-biodegradable, they persist in the environment, have potential to enter the food chain through crop plants, and eventually may accumulate in...