| Description |
1 online resource (x, 481 pages) : color illustrations |
| Contents |
Contributors; 1 Toxins and Their Phytoremediation; 1 Introduction; 2 Toxins and Their Types; 3 Plant Resistance to Toxins; 4 Phytoremediation of Toxins; 5 Conclusion; References; Part I Toxins and Resistance Mechanisms; 2 Molecular Mechanisms and Genetic Basis of Heavy Metal Toxicity and Tolerance in Plants; 3 Biomonitoring of Heavy Metal Pollution Using Lichen (Pseudevernia furfuracea (L.) Zopf.) Exposed in Bags in a Semi-arid Region, Turkey; 4 Heavy Metal Toxicity in Plants; 5 Mechanism of Free Radical Scavenging and Roleof Phytohormones in Plants Under Abiotic Stresses |
| Summary |
The problems engendered by the conflicting imperatives of development and ecology show no sign of ending, and every day more locations are added to the list of landscapes poisoned by human activity. This book features an international set of authors and is a key reference for researchers and environmental managers, as well as anyone involved in the mining industry or landscape remediation. The book provides comprehensive coverage of current approaches to phytoremediation and begins by examining the problem. It looks at natural and human-induced toxins and their effects on natural vegetation as well as agricultural crops. Particular attention is paid to the two largest challenges to remediation - heavy metals, and the salt stress that is impeding agricultural productivity worldwide. The text moves on to focus on the efficacy of different plant species in removing toxic pollutants from the environment. Along with analysis of a number of case studies, this section includes new and updated information on the mechanism of toxin-tolerance in plants |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Plants -- Adaptation.
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Phytoremediation.
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Biochemistry.
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Biodegradation, Environmental
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Biochemistry
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biochemistry.
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farming (activity or system)
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Botany.
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Biomédecine.
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Sciences de la vie.
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Phytoremediation
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Plants -- Adaptation
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Ashraf, M. (Muhammad), 1953-
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Öztürk, Münir A. (Münir Ahmet)
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Ahmad, M. S. A. (Muhammad Sajid Aqeel)
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| ISBN |
9789048193707 |
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9048193702 |
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