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Phytoremediation of organic pollution using leguminous plants and auxiliary additives: principles and advantages

Haoran Liu, Lena Ciric, Manpreet Bhatti

Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture · 2025

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Summary

Organic pollution, particularly persistent organic pollutants (POPs), pose significant threats to the natural environment and human health. Bioremediation, especially phytoremediation, has emerged as a promising approach for degrading organic pollutants due to its cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability. Legumes are widely used in phytoremediation because of their well-developed root systems and symbiotic rhizosphere microorganisms. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the efficiency and mechanisms of legume-based phytoremediation, along with the role of auxiliary additives in addressing organic pollution. These additives include microorganisms, other plants, and additional substances (including bioactive substances, secondary metabolites and inactive additives). Le

Subject
Phytochemicals & bioactive compounds
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
System type
Other
DOI
10.1186/s40538-025-00797-9
Catalogue ID
SNmpc618go-qnzetc
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