Heavy Metal Polluted Soils : Effect on Plants and Bioremediation Methods
Joint Authors
Source
Applied and Environmental Soil Science
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-08-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Earth Science , Water and Environment
Abstract EN
Soils polluted with heavy metals have become common across the globe due to increase in geologic and anthropogenic activities.
Plants growing on these soils show a reduction in growth, performance, and yield.
Bioremediation is an effective method of treating heavy metal polluted soils.
It is a widely accepted method that is mostly carried out in situ; hence it is suitable for the establishment/reestablishment of crops on treated soils.
Microorganisms and plants employ different mechanisms for the bioremediation of polluted soils.
Using plants for the treatment of polluted soils is a more common approach in the bioremediation of heavy metal polluted soils.
Combining both microorganisms and plants is an approach to bioremediation that ensures a more efficient clean-up of heavy metal polluted soils.
However, success of this approach largely depends on the species of organisms involved in the process.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chibuike, G. U.& Obiora, S. C.. 2014. Heavy Metal Polluted Soils : Effect on Plants and Bioremediation Methods. Applied and Environmental Soil Science،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chibuike, G. U.& Obiora, S. C.. Heavy Metal Polluted Soils : Effect on Plants and Bioremediation Methods. Applied and Environmental Soil Science No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495968
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chibuike, G. U.& Obiora, S. C.. Heavy Metal Polluted Soils : Effect on Plants and Bioremediation Methods. Applied and Environmental Soil Science. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495968
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-495968