Phytoremediation

Details the plant-assisted remediation method, 'phytoremediation', which involves the interaction of plant roots and associated rhizospheric microorganisms for the remediation of soil contaminated with high levels of metals, pesticides, solvents, radionuclides, explosives, crude oil, organ...

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Main Authors Ansari, Abid A, Gill, Sarvajeet Singh, Gill, Ritu, Lanza, Guy R, Newman, Lee
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Springer 29.03.2017
SeriesManagement of environmental contaminants
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Phytoremediation
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Summary:Details the plant-assisted remediation method, 'phytoremediation', which involves the interaction of plant roots and associated rhizospheric microorganisms for the remediation of soil contaminated with high levels of metals, pesticides, solvents, radionuclides, explosives, crude oil, organic compounds and various other contaminants. Many chapters highlight and compare the efficiency and economic advantages of phytoremediation to currently practiced soil and water treatment practices.
ISBN:9783319523798
3319523791