Phytoremediation

The environmental clean up industry has been estimated as having an annual turnover of $50 billion globally. With new regulations being written on addi tional chemicals that are just, now, becoming understood from a toxicological and environmental risk standpoint, this industry could expand even fur...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Tsao, David (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2003, 2003
Edition:1st ed. 2003
Series:Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Overview of Phytotechnologies
  • Soil Plant Microbe Interactions in Phytoremediation
  • The Effect of Plants on the Degradation and Toxicity of Petroleum Contaminants in Soil: A Field Assessment
  • Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals from Soils
  • Maintaining Hydraulic Control Using Deep Rooted Tree Systems
  • Vegetative Covers for Waste Containment
  • Regulatory Evaluation and Acceptance Issues for Phytotechnology Projects