Phytoremediation

Biotechnological Strategies for Promoting Invigorating Environs

1st Edition - October 4, 2021
Editors: Rouf Ahmad Bhat, Fernanda Maria Policarpo Tonelli, Gowhar Hamid Dar, Khalid Rehman Hakeem
Language: English
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Phytoremediation: Biotechnological Strategies for Promoting Invigorating Environs focuses on phytoremediation’s history, present and future potential, discussing mechanisms of remediation, different types of pollutant and polluted environs, cell signaling, biotechnology, and molecular biology, including site-directed DNA and the omics related to plant sciences. Sections focus on phytoremediation as an economically feasible and environmentally safe strategy, including its mechanisms from macroscopic to microscopic level, strategies of assisted phytoremediation, the role of omics on innovations on the field, the development of genetically modified plants (GMPs) to deal with pollutants, the future prospects of targeted genetic engineering in phytoremediation and remediation advantages and disadvantages.

Other sections in the book explore the phytoremediation of specific environs (water and soil) and specific contaminants that are of major worldwide concern.

Cover Image
Title Page
Copyright
Table of Contents
Contributors
About the Editors
Foreword
Preface
About the Book
Chapter 1 The history of phytoremediation
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The 1980s and the phytoremediation
1.3 Conclusion
1.4 Future perspectives
References
Chapter 2 Potentially toxic elements and phytoremediation: Opportunities and challenges
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Phytoremediation of potentially toxic elements-polluted water
2.3 Toxicity of potentially toxic elements to plants
2.4 Effects of potentially toxic elements on human health
2.5 Cleanup of potentially toxic elements contaminated soils
2.6 Phytoremediation: a green technology
2.7 Strategies in phytoremediation
2.8 Phytoextraction of potentially toxic elements: natural vs artificial phytoremediation
2.9 Phytoremediation of potentially toxic elements using constructed wetlands
2.10 Mechanism of potentially toxic elements uptake, translocation, and remediation
2.11 Phytoremediation and future prospects
2.12 Conclusions and recommendations
List of abbreviations
References
Chapter 3 Mechanisms of phytoremediation
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Phytoremediation: plants promoting bioremediation
3.3 Mechanisms of phytoremediation
3.4 Transgenic plants for improved phytoremediation
3.5 Conclusion
3.6 Futures perspectives
References
Chapter 4 Phytoremediation at Molecular Level
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Phytoremediation techniques
4.3 Genetic basis and identified target genes in phytoremediation
4.4 Omics and phytoremediation
4.5 Physiological and molecular cross-talk involved in phytoremediation
4.6 Future directives and goals of phytoremediation
References
Chapter 5 Microbial-assisted phytoremediation
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Mechanisms of microbe-assisted phytoremediation of environmental pollutants
5.3 Phytoremediation of inorganic pollutants
5.4 Phytoremediation of organic pollutants
5.5 Rhizoremediation
5.6 Enzymes and their role in biodegradation of pollutants
5.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6 Nano-phytoremediation for soil contamination: An emerging approach for revitalizing the tarnished resource
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Phytoremediation
6.3 The advent of nanotechnology and nano-phytoremediation
6.4 Soil contamination: a serious concern
6.5 Nano-phytoremediation of pollutants from contaminated soil environment
6.6 Role of nanomaterials on stress tolerance in experimental plants
6.7 Challenges of nano-phytoremediation
6.8 Conclusion and future perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 7 Biomass amendments and phytoremediation of environmental pollutants
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Scope of biomass amendments
7.3 Biosolids/sewage sludge
7.4 Compost/plant residues
7.5 The behavior of biomass amendments in different environments
7.6 Efficacy of biomass amendments assisting phytoremediation
7.7 Mechanism of biomass amendments assisting phytoremediation
7.8 Comparison of biomass amendments and other amendments
7.9 Environmental risks and phytoremediated biomass handling
7.10 Conclusion and future strategies
References
Chapter 8 Chemical amendments and phytoremediation
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Chemical amendments
8.3 Chemical compounds used to improve the heavy metals phytoremediation
8.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 9 Omics and phytoremediation
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Genomics
9.3 Metagenome
9.4 Future prospects
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 10 Recent advancement in plant genetic engineering for efficient phytoremediation
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Biochemical and physiological effect of contaminants on plants
10.3 Molecular mechanisms involved during phytoremediation
10.4 Genome editing for phytoremediation
10.5 Future prospects
References
Chapter 11 Targeted genetic modification technologies: potential benefits of their future use in Phytoremediation
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Phytoremediators
11.3 Molecular toolboxes for gene/genome editing
11.4 Conclusion and future perspectives
References
Chapter 12 Benefits and limitations of phytoremediation: heavy metal remediation review
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Contamination and pollution of soil by heavy metals
12.3 Biological remediation
12.4 Techniques of phytoremediation
12.5 Advantages of phytoremediation
12.6 Conclusion
Conflict of Interest
References
Chapter 13 Phytoremediation of soil and water
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Water and soil pollution
13.3 Sources of water pollution
13.4 Various causes of water pollution
13.5 Sources of soil pollution
13.6 The consequence of water pollution
13.7 Consequences of soil pollution
13.8 Need for soil and water purification
13.9 Phytoremediation of various types of water pollutants and its mechanism
13.10 Mechanism of phytoremediation
13.11 Types of phytoremediation
13.12 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14 Rhizoremediation of petroleum hydrocarbon–contaminated soils: a systematic review of mutualism between phytoremediation species and soil living microorganisms
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Impact of soil hydrocarbon contamination on ecosystem and human health
14.3 Phytoremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated soils
14.4 Microorganisms and rhizoremediation of PHC-contaminated soils
14.5 Factors affecting the efficiency of soil rhizoremediation
14.6 Characterization of rhizosphere microorganisms
14.7 The symbiosis between phytoremediation species and microbes in rhizosphere
14.8 Microbial inoculation for improved rhizoremediation
14.9 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 15 Ecotoxicity of nickel and its possible remediation
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Hazardous effects of Ni in plants
15.3 Ni hazardous effects in photosynthesis
15.4 Ni effect in plant pigment content
15.5 Ni effect in plant respiration
15.6 Ni metabolic effects
15.7 Ni affects enzyme activity
15.8 Cyclic nucleotide-gated channels (CNGCs)
15.9 Ni and human health
15.10 Ni and industrial use
15.11 How to control Ni-based contamination in relation to plants
15.12 Conclusion
References
Chapter 16 Phytoremediation of pesticides
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Biopesticide scenario
16.3 Pesticides: distinct categories and hallmarks
16.4 Demeanor of biopesticides in the environs
16.5 The alarm of pesticides
16.6 Plant-associated remediation
16.7 Remediation technologies for pesticides
16.8 Biotechnological advances in phytoremediation
16.9 Protection of the environment
16.10 Conclusion and future aspects
References
Chapter 17 Nature sucks up explosives
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Sources and types of explosive compounds
17.3 Environmental behavior of explosive compounds
17.4 Plants and explosives
17.5 Environmental clean-up of explosives
17.6 Phytoremediation: prospective and future recommendation
References
Chapter 18 Phytoremediation: an alternative approach for removal of dyes
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Environmental problems associated with dyes
18.3 Health impacts caused by dyes
18.4 Conventional methods of dye removal
18.5 Bioremediation
18.6 Phytoremediation
18.7 Phytoremediation for removal of dyes
18.8 Phytoremediation for removal of azo-dyes
18.9 Advantages of phytoremediation
18.10 Disadvantages of phytoremediation
18.11 Conclusion
References
Chapter 19 Phytoremediation of pharmaceutical wastes
Abstract
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Emergence of pharmaceutical wastes
19.3 Classified pharmaceutical wastes
19.4 Remediation process
19.5 Phytoremediation challenges
19.6 Enhancement of phytoremediation
19.7 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 20 Phytoremediation of persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
Abstract
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Persistence, bioaccumulation, and phytoremediation of POPs
20.3 Technological outlook
20.4 Physiological and biochemical outlook
20.5 Current molecular tools
20.6 Protein modification
20.7 Omics approaches
20.8 Genetic engineering
20.9 Emerging challenges
20.10 Outlook and conclusion
References
Chapter 21 Role of biotechnology in phytoremediation
Abstract
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Role of biotechnology in phytoremediation
21.3 Transgenic plant–associated bacteria for phytoremediation
21.4 Endophytic bacteria
21.5 Plant response mechanisms to heavy metals
21.6 Biotechnological approach in phytoremediation for different pollutants
21.7 Inorganic pollutants
21.8 Organic pollutant
21.9 Solvents
21.10 Explosives
21.11 Pesticide
21.12 Oil spills (petroleum products)
21.13 Future perspective
References
Chapter 22 Engineering plants for metal tolerance and accumulation
Abstract
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Plant responses to HM
22.3 Mechanisms of uptake and tolerance to HM
22.4 Main transgenic modifications in plants to improve tolerance and accumulation of metals
22.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 23 Economic feasibility of phytoremediation
Abstract
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Emerging phytoremediation technologies
23.3 Potential economic opportunities for biomass produced by phytoremediation
References
Index

Rouf Ahmad Bhat

Dr. Rouf Ahmad Bhat is working in Cluster University Srinagar (J&K), India in the capacity of Assistant Professor and his specialisation is in Limnology, Toxicology, Phyto-chemistry and Phytoremediation. He is an author of more than 53 scientific articles and 35 book chapters, and has published 18 books with international publishers. Dr. Bhat has worked as an Associate Environmental Expert in World Bank funded Flood Recovery Project and also Environmental Support Staff in Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded development projects. He has received many awards, appreciations and recognitions for his services to the science of water testing, air and noise analysis.

Affiliations and expertise

Renowned Researcher and Instructor in Environmental Sciences, Department of School Education, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Fernanda Maria Policarpo Tonelli

Dr. Fernanda Maria Policarpo Tonelli (Ph.D) is specialized in biotechnology/molecular biology and has been studying nanomaterials applications such as delivery and remediation. She has worked with engineered viral particles and nanomaterials functionalized by different protocols (gold nanorods, carbon nanotubes, carbon-dots, nanoparticles, nanographene oxide) that resulted in 10 patent applications. She teaches topics related to biochemistry and biotechnology/molecular biology to graduate students as an associate professor at Federal University of São João del Rei. Dr. Tonelli has edited and/or authored 3 books, has reviewed various articles/book proposals, has authored 12 scientific articles and more than 20 book chapters from international publishers. The main topics addressed in the publications are: nanomaterials, gene delivery strategies, remediation strategies and cell signaling. She has presented and participated in numerous national and international conferences and has also had the opportunity to contribute to the organization of various scientific events. Dr. Tonelli has also dedicated herself to promote Science and Technology co-funding an ONG with this purpose and also joining a scientific divulgation group composed only by women. She has had her efforts as a researcher recognized by various awards (including For Women in Science Brazil-L’Oreal/UNESCO/ABC and Under30 Brazil – Forbes) and certificates of merit.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor / Researcher, Federal University of São João del Rei, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Gowhar Hamid Dar

Dr Dar is an Assistant Professor at Cluster University Srinagar, India. They specialize in environmental sciences, soil ecology, environmental microbiology and environmental biotechnology. They have published 20 research articles and 5 book chapters.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences, Sri Pratap College, Cluster University Srinagar, India

Khalid Rehman Hakeem

Dr. Khalid Rehman Hakeem (PhD) is Professor at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He has more both teaching and research experience in plant eco-physiology, biotechnology and molecular biology, medicinal plant research, plant-microbe-soil interactions as well as in environmental studies. He has served as the visiting scientist at Jinan University, Guangzhou, China. He has more than 110 research publications in peer-reviewed international journals has extensive book publishing experience as well. He is included in the advisory board of Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK. He is a fellow of Plantae group of the American Society of Plant Biologists, member of the World Academy of Sciences, member of the International Society for Development and Sustainability, Japan, and member of Asian Federation of Biotechnology, Korea.

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Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Makkah Province Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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