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BAMBOO - AN UNTAPPED PLANT RESOURCE FOR THE PHYTOREMEDIATION OF HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATED SOILS
Bian, F., Z. Zhong, X. Zhang, C. Yang, and X. Gai.
Chemosphere 246:125750(2020)
Although there are limited studies on bamboo for phytoremediation, recent studies have shown that some bamboo species have a high ability to adapt to metalliferous environments and a high capacity to absorb heavy metals. However, excessive concentrations of heavy metals may cause oxidative stress and damage bamboo plants. Several management strategies have been developed to improve bamboo's phytoremediation ability, including selecting tolerant bamboo species, intercropping with hyperaccumulators, fertilization applications, and employment of chelate in soil. This review demonstrates that bamboo species, which have high biomass productivity, short rotation, and high economic value, can be used for phytoremediation. Mechanisms of heavy metal uptake, transport, sequestration, and detoxification of different bamboo species require further investigation.
Chemosphere 246:125750(2020)
Although there are limited studies on bamboo for phytoremediation, recent studies have shown that some bamboo species have a high ability to adapt to metalliferous environments and a high capacity to absorb heavy metals. However, excessive concentrations of heavy metals may cause oxidative stress and damage bamboo plants. Several management strategies have been developed to improve bamboo's phytoremediation ability, including selecting tolerant bamboo species, intercropping with hyperaccumulators, fertilization applications, and employment of chelate in soil. This review demonstrates that bamboo species, which have high biomass productivity, short rotation, and high economic value, can be used for phytoremediation. Mechanisms of heavy metal uptake, transport, sequestration, and detoxification of different bamboo species require further investigation.
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