This text 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. Each chapter highlights and compares the beneficial and economical alternatives of phytoremediation to currently practiced soil removal and burial practices."
Pages
409
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Springer
Release
October 04, 2016
ISBN
3319418106
ISBN 13
9783319418100
Phytoremediation: Management of Environmental Contaminants, Volume 4
This text 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. Each chapter highlights and compares the beneficial and economical alternatives of phytoremediation to currently practiced soil removal and burial practices."