Phytoremediation: Nature's Solution to Environmental Problems
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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?

  • Phytovolatilization
  • Phytotransformation
  • Phytoextraction
  • Phytostabilization (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>Phytostimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of phytoremediation?

    <p>Using plants to reduce environmental problems without excavation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of phytoremediation mentioned in the text?

    <p>Biodegradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key role of hyperaccumulators in phytoextraction?

    <p>Mobilizing and accelerating contaminant uptake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does phytostabilization contribute to phytoremediation?

    <p>By stabilizing contaminants in the soil, preventing their spread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which part of plants does the uptake of contaminants primarily occur in phytoremediation?

    <p>Roots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes natural phytoextraction from assisted phytoextraction?

    <p>The involvement of chelating agents and microbes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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