PHYTOREMEDIATION: A GREEN APPROACH FOR THE SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION CONTROL
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https://doi.org/10.69980/jxjfkd49Keywords:
Phytoremediation, Phytoextraction, Phytostabilization, Heavy Metals, Sustainable DevelopmentAbstract
Life without plants is unimaginable on the earth. Starting from sustaining life on the earth to mitigation of various environmental problems, plants are inevitable and irreplaceable. Phytoremediation is a technique for remediation of air, water and soil where plants via various mechanisms can render the harmful pollutants less harmful or completely degrade the pollutants. In recent times phytoremediation has come out as a cost effective, environment friendly and sustainable approach technique of bioremediation. The article gives a comprehensive overview of various primary mechanisms of phytoremediation like Rhizofiltration, Phytovolatilization, Phytostabilization, phytoaccumulation and Phytodegradation for remediation of air, water and soil contaminated with heavy metals, organic pollutants, air pollutants and other contaminants. It further discusses the pros and cons of this mechanism and how modern emerging techniques of nanotechnology, microbial assistance, genetic engineering and biomass valorization are transforming the phytoremediation efficacy. By integration of various technology and environmental policies, phytoremediation can offer powerful and robust pathway to remediate ecosystem for a sustainable future.
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