📚 Volume 32, Issue 7
📋 ID: YAT540V
Authors
Aisha Rahman, Miguel Pereira, Yuki Tanaka
, Tendai Traore
Department of Environmental Science, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya; Institute of Environmental Technology, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal; Department of Botany, Tokyo University, Tokyo, Japan
Keywords
phytoremediation
wetland restoration
soil composition
contaminated ecosystems
heavy metal uptake
Abstract
Phytoremediation is a sustainable method for the remediation of contaminated environments, particularly wetlands, which are vital ecosystems with high biodiversity. This study investigates the impact of varying soil compositions on the efficiency of phytoremediation processes in wetlands impacted by industrial pollutants. By analyzing the growth and pollutant absorption rates of native plant species in soils with differing ratios of clay, silt, and sand, we aim to optimize conditions for maximum remediation efficiency. The results suggest that soil texture significantly influences plant uptake of heavy metals, with clay-rich soils enhancing phytoremediation potential due to increased cation exchange capacity. These findings can inform restoration strategies for polluted wetland ecosystems globally.
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📝 How to Cite
Aisha Rahman, Miguel Pereira, Yuki Tanaka , Tendai Traore (2025).
"Influence of Soil Composition on Phytoremediation Efficiency in Contaminated Wetlands".
Wulfenia, 32(7).
