Biomanagement of Metal-Contaminated Soils

2011-08-30 Technology & Engineering

Author : Mohammad Saghir Khan
Release : 2011-08-30
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Download or read book Biomanagement of Metal-Contaminated Soils written by Mohammad Saghir Khan. This book was released on 2011-08-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heavy-metal contamination is one of the world's major environmental problems, posing significant risks to agro-ecosystems. Conventional technologies employed for heavy-metal remediation have often been expensive and disruptive. This book provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art coverage of the natural, sustainable alternatives that use a wide range of biological materials in the removal/detoxification of heavy metals, consequently leading to the improvement of crops in these soils. Novel, environmentally friendly and inexpensive solutions are presented based on a sound understanding of metal contamination and the roles of plants and microbes in the management of these toxic soils. Written by worldwide experts, the book provides not only the necessary scientific background but also addresses the challenging questions that require special attention in order to better understand metal toxicity in soils and its management through bioremediation.

Bio-Geo Interactions in Metal-Contaminated Soils

2012-01-05 Science

Author : Erika Kothe
Release : 2012-01-05
Genre : Science
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Download or read book Bio-Geo Interactions in Metal-Contaminated Soils written by Erika Kothe. This book was released on 2012-01-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metal contamination is an increasing ecological and eco-toxicological risk. Understanding the processes involved in metal mobilization, sorption and mineralization in soils are key features for soil bioremediation. Following an introduction to the physical, chemical and biological components of contaminated soils, various chapters address the interactions of soil, microorganisms, plants and the water phase necessary to transfer metals into biological systems. These include topics such as potential hazards at mining sites; rare earth elements in biotic and abiotic acidic systems; manganese redox reactions; biomineralisation, uranium in seepage water; metal-resistant streptomycetes; mycorrhiza in re-forestation; metal (hyper)accummulation in plants; microbial metal uptake; and their potential for bioremediation. This book will be of interest to soil biologists, geologists and chemists, researchers and graduate students, as well as consulting companies and small enterprises involved in bioremediation.

Heavy Metal Contamination of Soils

2015-04-06 Technology & Engineering

Author : Irena Sherameti
Release : 2015-04-06
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Download or read book Heavy Metal Contamination of Soils written by Irena Sherameti. This book was released on 2015-04-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following a description of the various sources and factors influencing the contents of heavy metal pollution in post-catastrophic and agricultural soils, subsequent chapters examine soil enzymes and eggs as bio-monitors, lead adsorption, the effects of arsenic on microbial diversity, and the effects of Mediterranean grasslands on abandoned mines. A third section focuses on the adaptation strategies used by plants and bacteria, such as Pinus sylvestris in industrial areas, and the rhizosphere in contaminated tropical soils and soil treated with sewage sludge. Further topics addressed include strategies of bioremediation, e.g. using transgenic plants as tools for soil remediation. This new volume on heavy metals in soil will be of interest to researchers and scholars in microbial and plant biotechnology, agriculture, the environmental sciences and soil ecology.

Phytoremediation of Metal-Contaminated Soils

2006-06-23 Science

Author : Jean-Louis Morel
Release : 2006-06-23
Genre : Science
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Download or read book Phytoremediation of Metal-Contaminated Soils written by Jean-Louis Morel. This book was released on 2006-06-23. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book aimed at development of a common language among scientists working in the field of Phytoremediation. Authors of the main chapters are leading scientists in this field. Some of them were among the first ones to have suggested the use of hyperaccumulator plants for extraction of metals from soils. Manuscripts based on lectures presented at the ASI have been revised here to take into account ASI participants’ comments and suggestions.

Heavy Metal Contamination of Water and Soil

2014-02-06 Science

Author : Elham Asrari
Release : 2014-02-06
Genre : Science
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Download or read book Heavy Metal Contamination of Water and Soil written by Elham Asrari. This book was released on 2014-02-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.Although adverse health effects of heavy metals have been known for a long time, exposure to heavy metals continues and is even increasing in some areas. Remediating heavy metal contaminated soils and water is necessary to reduce the associated health and ecological risks, make the land resource

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