Rhizoremediation of organic emerging soil contaminants: green technology
Prasann Kumar, Duppala Hema Latha, Joginder Singh
Abstract
Abstract For a very long time there has been interest in creating in situ techniques for remediation of natural contaminants. Rhizoremediation, a specific type of phytoremediation that includes the two plants and their related rhizosphere microorganisms, can take place naturally or can be incited by intentionally presenting specific microorganisms. These microorganisms degrade contaminants and can also promote plant development under stress conditions. Currently, improvement is related to the rapid pace of urbanization and steady increase in population, which must be considered. These cycles lead to soil contamination, which is a result of dumping hazardous wastes into the environment. Any type of hazardous component such as radiation and sound or different resources like heavy metals or particulate substance can be termed a contaminant. Among several contaminants, natural contaminants attract more attention as they are highly water repellent and are highly toxic. Owing to these properties, the contaminants are capable of being embedded in the established environment for longer periods of time, which further increases their risk of causing damage to our environment. This study is focussed on the rhizoremediation process that can be used to clean up natural toxins from the soil.