Detoxification of Heavy Metals

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ISBN: 9783642214073

Irena Sherameti, Ajit Varma

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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
02 September 2011

Plant ecology; Soil science, sedimentology; Pollution & threats to the environment

Series: Soil Biology

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Heavy metals are severe environmental pollutants, and many of them are toxic even at very low concentrations. With industrial development, soil pollution with heavy metal elements have dramatically increased. The uptake of heavy metals via plants that are exposed to contaminated soils is a risk for human health and a major hazard for the ecosystem as a whole, including soil microorganisms. On the other hand, plants may be used in the decontamination of soils.

The topics presented in this book include: sources of heavy metals contaminants in soils; plant species that can grow on contaminated soils; the phytoremediation of contaminated soils; tolerance, accumulation and detoxification mechanisms of zinc, copper, arsenic, cadmium and vanadium in plants; the critical role of sulfur metabolism in heavy metal tolerance; the role of aquatic macrophytes, plant growth-promoting bacteria, sugar crops and earthworms in detoxification; and heavy metal stabilization by promoting zeolite synthesis in soils.

Edited by: Irena Sherameti, Ajit Varma
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Country of Publication: Germany
Edition: 2011 ed.
Volume: 30
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 875g
ISBN: 9783642214073
ISBN 10: 364221407X
Series: Soil Biology
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 02 September 2011
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active