Cadmium Hyperaccumulation and Translocation in <i>Impatiens</i> <i>Glandulifera</i>: From Foe to Friend?

Cadmium Hyperaccumulation and Translocation in <i>Impatiens</i> <i>Glandulifera</i>: From Foe to Friend?

The use of phytoremediation to sustainably recover areas contaminated by toxic heavy metals such as cadmium (Cd) has been made feasible since the discovery of hyperaccumulator plants. This study examines the potential of the invasive <i>Impatiens</i> <i>glandulifera</i> for p...

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Main Authors: Stephanie Coakley, Gary Cahill, Anne-Marie Enright, Brian O’Rourke, Carloalberto Petti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
phytoremediation
heavy metal
bioconcentration factor (BCF)
translocation factor (TF)
total removal (TR)
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/18/5018

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https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/18/5018

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