Studying the Effectiveness of Phytoremediation in the Purification of Soils Contaminated with Heavy Metals
Wiktor Zakrzewski, Justyna Mencel, Agnieszka Mocek-Płóciniak, Szymon Roszkowski
Abstract
This work considers the use of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) for the pre-sowing treatment of pea seeds as a trace element fertilizer. CuO NPs were chosen since Cu-containing forms are actively involved in the construction of necessary proteins and enzymes, as well as in the processes of growth and development of cells, tissues, and plants. However, many works reported that CuO NPs have a toxic effect on crops as well. Therefore, the purpose of this work was to evaluate the toxicity of CuO
Topics & Concepts
PhytoremediationHeavy metalsPhytoextraction processContaminationEnvironmental chemistryEnvironmental scienceSoil waterSoil contaminationHyperaccumulatorChemistrySoil scienceBiologyEcologyHeavy metals in environmentSoil and Environmental StudiesLichen and fungal ecology