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Title: Phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated land by trees--a review. Author: Pulford ID, Watson C. Journal: Environ Int; 2003 Jul; 29(4):529-40. PubMed ID: 12705950. Abstract: This paper reviews the potential for using trees for the phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated land. It considers the following aspects: metal tolerance in trees, heavy metal uptake by trees grown on contaminated substrates, heavy metal compartmentalisation within trees, phytoremediation using trees and the phytoremediation potential of willow (Salix spp.).[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]