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ClearBioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in a Soil–Plant System from an Open Dumpsite and the Associated Health Risks through Multiple Routes
Researchers studied heavy metal contamination in soil and plants at a municipal waste dump site, screening native plant species for their ability to absorb and accumulate metals. They found that certain plants showed strong potential as hyperaccumulators that could be used for bioremediation of contaminated land. The study also assessed health risks to nearby populations from exposure through ingestion, skin contact, and inhalation of contaminated soil and plant material.
Use of Parthenium hysterophorus with synthetic chelator for enhanced uptake of cadmium and lead from contaminated soils—a step toward better public health
Researchers demonstrated that the invasive weed Parthenium hysterophorus can extract cadmium and lead from contaminated soils, with EDTA chelator boosting metal uptake capacity, offering a phytoremediation approach to improve public health.
Recent Advances in Phytoremediation of Hazardous Substances using Plants: A Tool for Soil Reclamation and Sustainability
This review provides a comprehensive analysis of phytoremediation techniques for soil reclamation and removal of hazardous contaminants from polluted sites, examining the current state of knowledge across different plant-based remediation approaches. The study evaluates the effectiveness of various phytoremediation strategies and identifies future research directions for improving soil sustainability.
Evaluation of the Phytoremediation Potential of the Sinapis alba Plant Using Extractable Metal Concentrations
This study evaluated the ability of white mustard (Sinapis alba) plants to extract heavy metals from contaminated soil through phytoremediation. Microplastics in soil can alter heavy metal availability, and plant-based remediation strategies may need to account for both types of contamination together.
Accumulation of As, Ag, Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn by Native Plants Growing in Soils Contaminated by Mining Environmental Liabilities in the Peruvian Andes
Researchers tested native Andean plants growing in mining-contaminated soils for their ability to absorb heavy metals like lead, arsenic, and copper, finding that different plants accumulate different metals in their roots, stems, and leaves. This phytoremediation research is relevant to understanding how contaminated soils near plastic production and waste sites might be cleaned up.
POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MICROPLASTICS ON PHYTOREMEDIATION OF Cu, Mn and Sr FROM SERBIAN URBAN SOILS
Researchers investigated the prevalence of microplastics in soils from four Serbian cities and evaluated how microplastic contamination affects the uptake of copper, manganese, and strontium by the bioindicator plant Capsella bursa-pastoris, assessing implications for phytoremediation of urban contaminated soils.
Assessment of Ecological Recovery Potential of Various Plants in Soil Contaminated by Multiple Metal(loid)s at Various Sites near XiKuangShan Mine
This study assessed soil contamination by antimony, arsenic, and cadmium near a Chinese mine, finding that native plants in farmland soils showed higher ecological recovery potential than those in tailings-adjacent wastelands, with implications for phytoremediation planning.
Microorganisms and Biochar Improve the Remediation Efficiency of Paspalum vaginatum and Pennisetum alopecuroides on Cadmium-Contaminated Soil
Researchers combined plant species (Paspalum vaginatum and Pennisetum americanum), microorganisms, and biochar amendments to improve phytoremediation efficiency for potentially toxic elements in contaminated soil, finding synergistic benefits from the combined approach.
Phytoaccumulation of Heavy Metals in South Kazakhstan Soils (Almaty and Turkestan Regions): An Evaluation of Plant-Based Remediation Potential
Researchers tested whether sowing peas could be used to clean up heavy metal contamination in the soils of South Kazakhstan, where mining and industrial activities have left elevated levels of copper, nickel, and cobalt. They found that the pea plants were able to accumulate these metals in their roots and biomass, showing promise for phytoremediation. The study suggests that growing metal-accumulating plants in polluted soils could be a practical strategy for reducing heavy metal contamination in agricultural regions.
Effects of microplastics on the phytoremediation of Cd, Pb, and Zn contaminated soils by Solanum photeinocarpum and Lantana camara
Researchers found that polyethylene microplastics at different concentrations affected the phytoremediation efficiency of cadmium, lead, and zinc from contaminated soils by Solanum photeinocarpum and Lantana camara, with effects varying by microplastic dose and plant species.
Phytoremediation Potential of Helianthus annuus L (Sunflower) for the Reclamation of Lead (Pb) Spiked Soil
Laboratory experiments tested sunflower (Helianthus annuus) for phytoremediation of lead-contaminated soil at concentrations up to 750 mg/kg, assessing plant tolerance and uptake potential as a low-cost, environmentally friendly remediation method.
Phytomanagement of Metal(loid)-Contaminated Soils: Options, Efficiency and Value
This review examines phytomanagement as a nature-based approach for recovering soils contaminated with metals and metalloids. Researchers found that using plants and associated microorganisms, combined with appropriate site management, can effectively restore soil ecological functions while providing economic value through biomass production. The study suggests that phytomanagement offers a sustainable alternative to conventional soil remediation techniques for large contaminated areas.
Wild and ruderal plants as bioindicators of global urban pollution by air, water and soil in Riyadh and Abha, Saudi Arabia
Researchers assessed wild and ruderal plants as bioindicators of urban pollution from air, water, and soil in two Saudi Arabian cities, demonstrating their utility for monitoring environmental contamination from anthropogenic activities.
Unraveling the Effects of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Plant Growth, Nutrient Content, and Heavy Metal Accumulation in the Contaminated Soil: A Meta-analysis
This meta-analysis of 33 studies found that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi significantly increase heavy metal accumulation in plant roots while reducing it in above-ground tissues, effectively acting as a biofilter. AMF-inoculated plants showed enhanced growth, biomass, and nutrient uptake on polluted land, suggesting a practical bioremediation strategy for contaminated soils.
Extraction of Heavy Metals from Soil Affected by Landfill Leachate through Constructed Wetlands: A Phytoremediation Approach to Rejuvenating the Contaminated Environment
This review evaluates constructed wetlands and phytoremediation as low-cost, sustainable approaches for removing heavy metals from soils contaminated by landfill leachate, highlighting the potential of specific plant species to restore degraded land and protect adjacent water bodies.
Aquatic Plants in phytoremediation of contaminated water: Recent knowledge and future prospects
This paper is not about microplastics; it reviews phytoremediation — the use of aquatic plants to remove heavy metals from contaminated water — covering sources of heavy metal pollution, remediation techniques, and factors affecting plant uptake efficiency.
Analysis of double phytoextraction of Cadmium and microplastics by Galinsoga Quadriradiata in soil An exploration for a comprehensive treatment method for the environment
This study explored whether the plant Galinsoga quadriradiata could simultaneously extract both cadmium (a heavy metal) and microplastics (PVC and polyethylene) from contaminated soil. The plant showed ability to take up both types of contaminants, offering a potential phytoremediation strategy for co-contaminated agricultural soils.
Decontamination of pollutants present in water, air, and soil through phytoremediation: a critical review
This critical review examines phytoremediation — the use of plants to remove contaminants from soil, water, and air — covering mechanisms such as phytoextraction, phytodegradation, and rhizofiltration, and assessing their effectiveness for heavy metals, organic pollutants, and microplastics.
Principles and Applicability of Integrated Remediation Strategies for Heavy Metal Removal/Recovery from Contaminated Environments
Researchers reviewed strategies for removing heavy metals from contaminated agricultural soils, focusing on how chelating agents — chemicals that bind to metals — combined with beneficial bacteria can help plants absorb and neutralize metals without harming plant growth, offering cleaner soils for safer food production.
Single and Combined Effect of Cd and Zn on Growth, Metal Accumulation and Mineral Nutrition in Tobacco Plants (Nicotiana tabacum L.)
Researchers tested how cadmium (a toxic heavy metal) and zinc interact when taken up by tobacco plants in contaminated soil, finding that adding zinc significantly reduced cadmium accumulation in the plants. This suggests zinc amendments to agricultural soil could be a practical strategy for reducing toxic metal uptake in food and tobacco crops.