The rhizofiltration is defined as the process in which the contaminants can be
precipitated in the root of the plant which can be helpful in the process of cleaning
the wastewater that includes industrial effluents and heavy metals (Erakhrumen and
Agbontalor 2007). Once the plant accumulates the contaminant it can be easily
harvested and disposed of to the other medium, hence it’s an easier and efficient
method.
2.2.3 Phytostabilization
The phytostabilization is defined as the capability of certain plants to trap the
contaminants in water and soil by accumulating them in tissues, roots, or root
zone. This resists the movement of the contaminants and further contamination.
The removal of contamination from soil and sediments would be efficiently done
using this technique. The natural environment is not involved and it is safer (Erdei
et al. 2005).
Fig. 16.1 Methods of phytoremediation
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precipitated in the root of the plant which can be helpful in the process of cleaning
the wastewater that includes industrial effluents and heavy metals (Erakhrumen and
Agbontalor 2007). Once the plant accumulates the contaminant it can be easily
harvested and disposed of to the other medium, hence it’s an easier and efficient
method.
2.2.3 Phytostabilization
The phytostabilization is defined as the capability of certain plants to trap the
contaminants in water and soil by accumulating them in tissues, roots, or root
zone. This resists the movement of the contaminants and further contamination.
The removal of contamination from soil and sediments would be efficiently done
using this technique. The natural environment is not involved and it is safer (Erdei
et al. 2005).
Fig. 16.1 Methods of phytoremediation
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