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A Critical View of Current State of Phytotechnologies to Remediate Soils : Still a Promising Tool?
Joint Authors
Schulin, Rainer
Conesa, Héctor M.
Evangelou, Michael W. H.
Robinson, Brett H.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Phytotechnologies are often shown as an emerging tool to remediate contaminated soils.
Research in this field has resulted in many important findings relating to plant and soil sciences.
However, there have been scant private and public investments and little commercial success with this technology.
Here, we investigate the barriers to the adoption of phytotechnologies and determine whether it is still a fertile area for future research.
The terminology used in phytotechnologies includes a confusing mish-mash of terms relating to concepts and processes increasing the difficulty of developing a unique commercial image.
We argue that the commercial success of phytotechnologies depends on the generation of valuable biomass on contaminated land, rather than a pure remediation technique that may not compare favourably with the costs of inaction or alternative technologies.
Valuable biomass includes timber, bioenergy, feedstock for pyrolosis, biofortified products, or ecologically important species.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Conesa, Héctor M.& Evangelou, Michael W. H.& Robinson, Brett H.& Schulin, Rainer. 2012. A Critical View of Current State of Phytotechnologies to Remediate Soils : Still a Promising Tool?. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-451789
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Conesa, Héctor M.…[et al.]. A Critical View of Current State of Phytotechnologies to Remediate Soils : Still a Promising Tool?. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-451789
American Medical Association (AMA)
Conesa, Héctor M.& Evangelou, Michael W. H.& Robinson, Brett H.& Schulin, Rainer. A Critical View of Current State of Phytotechnologies to Remediate Soils : Still a Promising Tool?. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-451789
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-451789