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What is one of the advantages of phytoextraction compared to conventional methods?
What is one of the advantages of phytoextraction compared to conventional methods?
- Rapid uptake rate by roots
- Metal bioavailability within the rhizosphere
- Higher cost
- Decreased amount of waste material up to 95% (correct)
Which process refers to the immobilization of contaminants in the soil through absorption and accumulation by roots?
Which process refers to the immobilization of contaminants in the soil through absorption and accumulation by roots?
- Phytovolatilization
- Phytotransformation
- Phytoextraction
- Phytostabilization (correct)
What is one disadvantage of phytostabilization as a remediation method?
What is one disadvantage of phytostabilization as a remediation method?
- Contaminants remain in the soil (correct)
- Absence of mandatory monitoring
- No disposal of hazardous material required
- Effective in preserving ground and surface waters
Which method involves the breakdown of contaminants within the plant root zone by microbes flourishing in the rhizosphere?
Which method involves the breakdown of contaminants within the plant root zone by microbes flourishing in the rhizosphere?
What is the main purpose of phytoremediation?
What is the main purpose of phytoremediation?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of phytoremediation mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of phytoremediation mentioned in the text?
What is the key role of hyperaccumulators in phytoextraction?
What is the key role of hyperaccumulators in phytoextraction?
How does phytostabilization contribute to phytoremediation?
How does phytostabilization contribute to phytoremediation?
In which part of plants does the uptake of contaminants primarily occur in phytoremediation?
In which part of plants does the uptake of contaminants primarily occur in phytoremediation?
What distinguishes natural phytoextraction from assisted phytoextraction?
What distinguishes natural phytoextraction from assisted phytoextraction?
