Mechanisms of Metal Phytoremediation | Genetics

The following points highlight the five mechanisms of metal phytoremediation by plants. The mechanisms are: 1. Phytoextraction 2. Phytostabilization 3. Rhizofiltration 4. Phytovolatization 5. Phytodegradation. Mechanism # 1. Phytoextraction: This approach is primarily used for the treatment of contaminated soils. This process uses plants to absorb, concentrate, and precipitate toxic metal from contaminate soil and loaded into shoots, leaves etc. [...]