Remediation performed by plants.
The systematic use of plants to treat environmental contamination. It is being investigated as a potential low-cost technology to help meet environmental regulations. For example, it has been discovered that young seedlings of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) grown in aerated water are very effective at removing toxic metals from water.
the use of plants to remediate contamination by the uptake (transpiration) of contaminated water by plants. Plants can be used to contain, remove, or degrade contaminants.
Low-cost remediation option for sites with widely dispersed contamination at low concentrations.
the use of plants to treat contaminants or remediate contaminated soil, water or air
the use of plants to decontaminate water and soils rich in dissolved nutrients (as phosphates).
The use of plants to clean up sites that have been contaminated with chemicals or petroleum products.
the process of using plants for pollution clean-up of contaminated soils or water
Phytoremediation describes the treatment of environmental problems (bioremediation) through the use of plants.