Oil spills result in negative impacts on the environment, economy and society. Due to tidal
and waves actions, the oil spillage affects the shorelines by adhering to the soil, making it …

Background, aim, and scope The use of plants and associated microorganisms to remove,
contain, inactivate, or degrade harmful environmental contaminants (generally termed …

Organic pollutants in sediments are a worldwide problem because sediments act as sinks
for hydrophobic, recalcitrant and hazardous compounds. Depending on biogeochemical …

Though several in-situ treatment methods exist to remediate polluted sites, selecting an
appropriate site-specific remediation technology is challenging and is critical for successful …

The last few decades have seen the rise of Gentle soil Remediation Options (GRO), which
notably include in situ contaminant stabilization (“inactivation”) and plant-based (generally …

The phytodegradation of organic compounds can take place inside the plant or within the
rhizosphere of the plant. Many different compounds and classes of compounds can be …

Phytoremediation is an in situ, cost-effective potential strategy for cleanup of sites
contaminated with trace metals. Selection of plant materials is an important factor for …

There is momentum, globally, to increase the use of plant biomass for the production of heat,
power and liquid transport fuels. This review assesses the evidence base for potential …

Species of Salix characterized by particular physiological adaptations and ecological
resilience are predisposed to use in conservation and environmental projects in many …

Trees are crucial for sustaining life on our planet. Forests and land devoted to tree crops do
not only supply essential edible products to humans and animals, but also additional goods …