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Phytotechnology with Biomass Production
crops proposed for application in phytoremediation process are characterized. It should be noted here that for the same energy crop, different results
have been observed. Differential response is due to multiple reasons, such as
soil type, soil amount (for example, small pot studies with insufficient amount
of soil), nature of soil contamination (field contaminated versus trace element
spiked soils, aged versus not aged, or fresh), and cleaning methods employed
for plant materials (i.e., inability to remove surface contaminations).
Arundo donax L. (Giant reed, Figure 2.2) is a perennial, tall, and upright
grass with highly efficient C 3 photosynthesis. It belongs to the Poaceae family.
The origin of Giant reed is not yet accurately defined; however, it is believed
to be native from Asia or the Mediterranean basin. The plant is tolerant to
FIGURE 2.2
Arundo donax, Manhattan, KS Nov 2020. Photo by Lawrence Davis.
Phytotechnology with Biomass Production
crops proposed for application in phytoremediation process are characterized. It should be noted here that for the same energy crop, different results
have been observed. Differential response is due to multiple reasons, such as
soil type, soil amount (for example, small pot studies with insufficient amount
of soil), nature of soil contamination (field contaminated versus trace element
spiked soils, aged versus not aged, or fresh), and cleaning methods employed
for plant materials (i.e., inability to remove surface contaminations).
Arundo donax L. (Giant reed, Figure 2.2) is a perennial, tall, and upright
grass with highly efficient C 3 photosynthesis. It belongs to the Poaceae family.
The origin of Giant reed is not yet accurately defined; however, it is believed
to be native from Asia or the Mediterranean basin. The plant is tolerant to
FIGURE 2.2
Arundo donax, Manhattan, KS Nov 2020. Photo by Lawrence Davis.