Plant–bacteria partnerships have been extensively studied and applied to improve crop
yield. In addition to their application in agriculture, a promising field to exploit plant–bacteria …

Polyaromatic hydrocarbon (PAHs) are a large class of organic compounds that contain two
or more fused aromatic rings form by the incomplete combustion of carbonaceous material …

An increase in energy demand leads to further exploration, transportation, and utilization of
petroleum, which creates severe soil contamination because of recurrent accidents and oil …

Plant-assisted bioremediation or phytoremediation holds promise for in situ treatment of
polluted soils. Enhancement of phytoremediation processes requires a sound …

Pot experiments were conducted in a growth chamber to evaluate the phytoremediation
efficiency and rhizosphere regulation mechanism of Fire Phoenix (a mixture of Festuca L.) in …

Phytoremediation of soils contaminated by organic chemicals is a challenging problem in
environmental science and engineering. On the basis of identifying remediation plants from …

Soils of northern temperate and boreal forests represent a large terrestrial carbon (C) sink.
The fate of this C under elevated atmospheric CO2 and climate change is still uncertain. A …

In soil, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have resulted in severe environmental
deterioration, compromised soil characteristics, and negatively affect all life forms, including …

Background Plant-endophyte partnership provides an excellent gateway toward restoration
of contaminated ecosystems. The interactions between both partners can be manipulated by …

The present study was conducted to investigate the capability of four plant species (tall
fescue, ryegrass, alfalfa, and rape seed) grown alone and in combination to the degradation …