Open AccessUptake of Pb and Cd by Plant Species: A Review
Author(s) -
Elvis Wireko Boampong
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of innovative science and research technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-2165
DOI - 10.38124/ijisrt20sep170
Subject(s) - phytoremediation , environmental remediation , cadmium , plant species , soil contamination , eucalyptus , hyperaccumulator , heavy metals , botany , phytoextraction process , environmental science , environmental chemistry , chemistry , biology , contamination , ecology , organic chemistry
The use of plants to extract heavy metals from contaminated soil is termed phytoextraction. In recent times, phytoextraction has gained traction as a method for the remediation of spoil soil due to its eco-friendliness and cost-effectiveness. This review study shows how several plant species like Inula viscosa L. artin, Euohorbia dendroides L, Salix Viminalis, Eucalyptus rostrate, Linnum utitatissimum L., Bryopyllum Pinnatum, Cistus salvifolius L, Helichrysium italicum, etc. can be used for the uptake of Lead (Pb) and/or Cadmium (Cd) from contaminated soil. The review demonstrates that the uptake of these heavy metals from soil using selective plant species is effective and efficient.