April 2012
Kaleigh Monroe
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
for
Dr. Cassel Gardner
SWS 3211- Soils and Water Conservation
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* Table of Contents
Table of Contents ……………………………………………………………………………………… 2
Outline………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
Introduction to Phytoremediation………………………………………………………………………. 4
About Petroleum Hydrocarbons………………………………………………………………………... 6
Phytoremediation as a solution to Petroleum Hydrocarbon Contamination…………………………… 8
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
Glossary……………………………………………………………………………………………….... 12
Bibliography……………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 *
Introduction to Phytoremediation
What is Phytoremediation?
How does Phytoremediation work?
Various mechanisms
Potential of Phytoremediation as a remediation technology
Limitations
Benefits
About Petroleum Hydrocarbon
What is Petroleum Hydrocarbon?
Sources and uses
How does it get into the environment?
Risks Posed by Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Phytoremediation as a solution to Petroleum Hydrocarbon Contamination
Considerations
Depth of Pollution
Method
Phytostimulation
Plant Selection
Natural Revegetation using native plants
2. Establishment of Non-native plants
Operations and Maintenance
Cost
Fertilizer
Irrigation
Aeration
Harvest and Disposal
Conclusion
Introduction to Phytoremediation
Phytoremediation is a word formed from the Greek prefix “phyto” meaning plant, and the Latin suffix “remedium” meaning to clean or restore (Mcgraw hill). It is a bioremediation process which uses various types of plants to remove, transfer, stabilize, or even destroy contaminants in the soil and groundwater. Plants can be used to remove many kinds of pollution such as explosives, metals, pesticides, radioactive material and oil. Plants have the potential to prevent groundwater, wind and rain from carrying
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