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Phytotechnologies for Site Remediation
grows forming thick clumps up to 1 m in diameter, with stems branched
above, reaching 4–7 m height. Leaf length and width are around 100–120 cm
and 1–5 cm, respectively (CABI, 2014). This plant can be used as a source for
cellulosic bioenergy, fodder, cover material, bedding, and paper (Adekalu et
al., 2007; Kabi et al., 2005). Positive results were recorded when it was used
for treatment of waste sludge (Dhulap & Patil, 2014) and soil contaminated by
hydrocarbons (Ayotamuno et al., 2006). Phytoremediation potentials of elephant grass for different trace elements are reported in Table 2.4.
Sida hermaphrodita L. Rusby (Virginia mallow) is a C 4 , honey plant species (Figure 2.5) which belongs to Malvaceae family (mallows); it originated in
North America. During the 1930s the plant was introduced to former USSR,
and currently it can be found in all parts of Europe. Virginia Mallow is tolerant to extreme types of continental climate and can survive in cold conditions
FIGURE 2.4
Pennisetum purpureum Schum (Elephant grass).
Phytotechnologies for Site Remediation
grows forming thick clumps up to 1 m in diameter, with stems branched
above, reaching 4–7 m height. Leaf length and width are around 100–120 cm
and 1–5 cm, respectively (CABI, 2014). This plant can be used as a source for
cellulosic bioenergy, fodder, cover material, bedding, and paper (Adekalu et
al., 2007; Kabi et al., 2005). Positive results were recorded when it was used
for treatment of waste sludge (Dhulap & Patil, 2014) and soil contaminated by
hydrocarbons (Ayotamuno et al., 2006). Phytoremediation potentials of elephant grass for different trace elements are reported in Table 2.4.
Sida hermaphrodita L. Rusby (Virginia mallow) is a C 4 , honey plant species (Figure 2.5) which belongs to Malvaceae family (mallows); it originated in
North America. During the 1930s the plant was introduced to former USSR,
and currently it can be found in all parts of Europe. Virginia Mallow is tolerant to extreme types of continental climate and can survive in cold conditions
FIGURE 2.4
Pennisetum purpureum Schum (Elephant grass).