Cadmium Phytoremediation Potential of Napiergrass Cultivated in Kyushu, Japan
Joint Authors
Ishii, Yasuyuki
Hamano, Kotomi
Kang, Dong-Jin
Idota, Sachiko
Nishiwaki, Aya
Source
Applied and Environmental Soil Science
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-12-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Earth Science , Water and Environment
Abstract EN
Napiergrass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach), a C4 tropical species, has been used for forage since it has high dry matter productivity, sustainability over several years in low-altitudinal sites of Kyushu, and little damage from serious pests.
Recently, this grass has gained attention due to its potential as a bioethanol feedstock and for phytoremediation.
Napiergrass cultivar Wruk Wona was grown as an annual crop in cadmium- (Cd-) contaminated soils under two cutting frequencies.
Annual dry matter yield was not affected significantly by cutting frequency, but the concentration and uptake of Cd were higher when cut twice rather than only once, due to high Cd content of the herbage from the second cutting.
Therefore, the soil Cd concentration was reduced by 4.6% when managed by cutting twice in a single year of Napiergrass cultivation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ishii, Yasuyuki& Hamano, Kotomi& Kang, Dong-Jin& Idota, Sachiko& Nishiwaki, Aya. 2015. Cadmium Phytoremediation Potential of Napiergrass Cultivated in Kyushu, Japan. Applied and Environmental Soil Science،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1052413
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ishii, Yasuyuki…[et al.]. Cadmium Phytoremediation Potential of Napiergrass Cultivated in Kyushu, Japan. Applied and Environmental Soil Science No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1052413
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ishii, Yasuyuki& Hamano, Kotomi& Kang, Dong-Jin& Idota, Sachiko& Nishiwaki, Aya. Cadmium Phytoremediation Potential of Napiergrass Cultivated in Kyushu, Japan. Applied and Environmental Soil Science. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1052413
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1052413