Recent Advances in Phytoremediation of Hazardous Substances using Plants: A Tool for Soil Reclamation and Sustainability

Phytoremediation techniques have emerged as a promising approach for soil reclamation and remediation of contaminated sites. This review article provides a comprehensive analysis of the different phytoremediation techniques used for soil reclamation and their effectiveness in removing contaminants...

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Main Authors: Meena, Sanjay Kumar Tyagi, Piyush Kumar, Nelofar Tanveer, Neeraj Pandey, Yatender Rajput
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Published: Society for AgroEnvironmental Sustainability 2023-09-01
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Online Access:https://www.sagens.org/journal/agens/article/view/25
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description Phytoremediation techniques have emerged as a promising approach for soil reclamation and remediation of contaminated sites. This review article provides a comprehensive analysis of the different phytoremediation techniques used for soil reclamation and their effectiveness in removing contaminants from soil. The aim is to evaluate the current state of knowledge and to highlight potential avenues for future research in this field. The review begins with a discussion of the principles underlying phytoremediation, emphasizing the ability of plants to accumulate, tolerate, and detoxify contaminants through various mechanisms such as phytoaccumulation, rhizo-degradation, and rhizo-filtration. Different plant species and their suitability for phytoremediation are reviewed, considering factors such as metal tolerance, biomass production, and pollutant uptake efficiency. In addition, the role of soil amendments and their impact on improving phytoremediation efficiency is critically evaluated. Commonly used amendments, including chelating agents, organic matter, and pH adjusters, are reviewed with emphasis on their ability to increase metal bioavailability and plant uptake. The review also addresses challenges associated with phytoremediation, such as plant growth limitations, long-term sustainability, and potential risks associated with the release of pollutants into the atmosphere during biomass disposal. Strategies to mitigate these challenges, including plant breeding and genetic engineering, are discussed.
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spelling doaj-art-538866c8f65b48689e1592e9c72fcbc52025-08-20T02:15:07ZengSociety for AgroEnvironmental SustainabilityAgroEnvironmental Sustainability2583-942X2023-09-011210.59983/s20230102011Recent Advances in Phytoremediation of Hazardous Substances using Plants: A Tool for Soil Reclamation and SustainabilityMeena0Sanjay Kumar Tyagi1Piyush Kumar2Nelofar Tanveer3Neeraj Pandey4Yatender Rajput5Department of Science, Vivek College of Education, Bijnor 246701, IndiaDepartment of Science, Vivek College of Education, Bijnor 246701, IndiaDepartment of Science, Vivek College of Education, Bijnor 246701, IndiaDepartment of Science, Vivek College of Education, Bijnor 246701, IndiaDepartment of Zoology and Environmental Science, Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar 249404, IndiaDepartment of Science, Vivek College of Education, Bijnor 246701, India Phytoremediation techniques have emerged as a promising approach for soil reclamation and remediation of contaminated sites. This review article provides a comprehensive analysis of the different phytoremediation techniques used for soil reclamation and their effectiveness in removing contaminants from soil. The aim is to evaluate the current state of knowledge and to highlight potential avenues for future research in this field. The review begins with a discussion of the principles underlying phytoremediation, emphasizing the ability of plants to accumulate, tolerate, and detoxify contaminants through various mechanisms such as phytoaccumulation, rhizo-degradation, and rhizo-filtration. Different plant species and their suitability for phytoremediation are reviewed, considering factors such as metal tolerance, biomass production, and pollutant uptake efficiency. In addition, the role of soil amendments and their impact on improving phytoremediation efficiency is critically evaluated. Commonly used amendments, including chelating agents, organic matter, and pH adjusters, are reviewed with emphasis on their ability to increase metal bioavailability and plant uptake. The review also addresses challenges associated with phytoremediation, such as plant growth limitations, long-term sustainability, and potential risks associated with the release of pollutants into the atmosphere during biomass disposal. Strategies to mitigate these challenges, including plant breeding and genetic engineering, are discussed. https://www.sagens.org/journal/agens/article/view/25eco-restoration environmental pollution plant ecology waste management
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AgroEnvironmental Sustainability
eco-restoration
environmental pollution
plant ecology
waste management
title Recent Advances in Phytoremediation of Hazardous Substances using Plants: A Tool for Soil Reclamation and Sustainability
title_full Recent Advances in Phytoremediation of Hazardous Substances using Plants: A Tool for Soil Reclamation and Sustainability
title_fullStr Recent Advances in Phytoremediation of Hazardous Substances using Plants: A Tool for Soil Reclamation and Sustainability
title_full_unstemmed Recent Advances in Phytoremediation of Hazardous Substances using Plants: A Tool for Soil Reclamation and Sustainability
title_short Recent Advances in Phytoremediation of Hazardous Substances using Plants: A Tool for Soil Reclamation and Sustainability
title_sort recent advances in phytoremediation of hazardous substances using plants a tool for soil reclamation and sustainability
topic eco-restoration
environmental pollution
plant ecology
waste management
url https://www.sagens.org/journal/agens/article/view/25
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