Phytoremediation: Protecting the Environment with Plants

Phytoremediation: Protecting the Environment with Plants explores how vegetation can be used to clean up contaminated soil, water, and sediments through natural processes such as phytoextraction, rhizofiltration, and phytostabilization. This sustainable approach offers a low-cost, low-impact alternative to conventional remediation methods.

The publication also introduces the Phytoremediation Database developed at Kansas State University, which catalogs over 1,100 plant species and 120 contaminants, along with mechanisms and case studies. Designed for researchers, land managers, and policymakers, the database supports informed decision-making for site restoration. With its ecological benefits and practical tools, the article underscores phytoremediation’s role in advancing environmental sustainability.

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