Phytoremediation of Contaminated Soils: Mechanisms, Applications, Limitations, and Emerging Enhancement Strategies
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https://doi.org/10.70882/josrar.2026.v3i5.302Keywords:
Phytoremediation technology, Organic pollutants, Inorganic pollutantsAbstract
Phytoremediation of contaminants in soil is among the most suitable technologies for the treatment of pollutants and for the preservation of green spaces. The approach mainly focuses on selecting plants which can endure pollution, have huge biomass and are non-economic plants. The development of a phytoremediation process is a combination of phytotechnology with the stimulation and the enhancement of the microorganisms in the soil. The challenges are that the technology is for low pollution locations and it takes more time. The phytotechnology process is developed by merging stimulation and enhancement of the role of microorganisms in the root zone to assist the plant absorb and accumulate contaminants in the tissues.
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