Phytoremediation of Persistent Organic Contaminants in the Environment

Saleh, Saleema S.; Huang, Xiaodong; Greenberg, Bruce M.; Glick, Bernard R.

doi:10.1007/978-3-662-05794-0_6

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“…Implications for phytoremediation are obvious as beneficial effects of mycorrhiza and other root-associated microbes on contaminant removal from soil were evident in many studies (Schnabel and White 2001;Liste and Prutz 2006;Chen et al 2007). Microbial inoculants were proposed to further aid plant growth in polluted soil and promote contaminant degradation in the root zone (Kuiper et al 2001;Saleh et al 2004). The introduced microbes may also perform better and produce more consistent phytoremediation success when paired with HL plants, particularly if the contaminated land is dry.…”

Section: Implications Of Hl For Soil Phytoremediationmentioning

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Plant hydraulic lift of soil water – implications for crop production and land restoration

Liste

White

2008

Plant Soil

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Water more than other factors limits growth and productivity of terrestrial plants. Strategies of plants to cope with soil drought include hydraulic redistribution of water via roots from moist to dry soil. During periods of drought, water may be transported upward through root systems from moister subsurface to dry surface soil by a process known as "hydraulic lift" (HL). On warm and dry days when plant transpiration peaks, hydraulically lifted water released into soil can support growth and survival of the lifting and neighboring plants. Soil and rhizosphere microorganisms and the soil fauna could also benefit from HL-derived water, which eventually increases the availability of nutrients to plants. Although HL was examined mainly in the context of terrestrial plant ecology, this biological subterranean sprinkler process may also prove to be a sustainable alternative to conventional engineered irrigation techniques currently used for agronomical purposes. Therefore, this review aims to outline and discuss potential practical application of HL for crop production, land restoration, and soil phytoremediation.

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Section: Implications Of Hl For Soil Phytoremediationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Plant hydraulic lift of soil water – implications for crop production and land restoration

Liste

White

2008

Plant Soil

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“…In contrast with inorganic compounds, microorganisms can degrade and even mineralize organic compounds in association with plants (Saleh et al, 2004). Hence discovery of effective pathways for degradation and mineralization of organic compounds may play an important role in the future.…”

Section: Remediation Of Organic Contaminants By Pgprmentioning

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“…They mainly include: total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) coming from the exploration and consumption of fossil fuel, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) widely used in the industrial process and are most degradation-resistant, and other chlorinated aromatics used as PCB replacement such as polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs), halogenated compounds like perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE) and pesticides like atrazine and bentazon. (Saleh et al, 2004). Heavy metals are the primary inorganic contaminants, which include cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel and zinc etc.…”

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New advances in plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria for bioremediation

Zhuang

Chen

Shim

et al. 2007

Environment International

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“…However, the presence of organic pollutants including POPs in soil and water decreases plant growth and phytoremediation efficacy Ibáñez et al 2012;Mench et al 2009;Saleh et al 2004). Moreover, plants have certain limits with respect to their capabilities to remove organic pollutants from the environment (Carvalho et al 2014;Chaudhry et al 2005;Khoudi et al 2013).…”

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Plant–bacteria partnerships for the remediation of persistent organic pollutants

Arslan

Imran

Khan

et al. 2015

Environ Sci Pollut Res

176

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High toxicity, bioaccumulation factor and widespread dispersal of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) cause environmental and human health hazards. The combined use of plants and bacteria is a promising approach for the remediation of soil and water contaminated with POPs. Plants provide residency and nutrients to their associated rhizosphere and endophytic bacteria. In return, the bacteria support plant growth by the degradation and detoxification of POPs. Moreover, they improve plant growth and health due to their innate plant growth-promoting mechanisms. This review provides a critical view of factors that affect absorption and translocation of POPs in plants and the limitations that plant have to deal with during the remediation of POPs. Moreover, the synergistic effects of plant-bacteria interactions in the phytoremediation of organic pollutants with special reference to POPs are discussed.

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Phytoremediation of Persistent Organic Contaminants in the Environment

Cited by 32 publications

References 43 publications

Plant hydraulic lift of soil water – implications for crop production and land restoration

Plant hydraulic lift of soil water – implications for crop production and land restoration

New advances in plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria for bioremediation

Plant–bacteria partnerships for the remediation of persistent organic pollutants

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