Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on the planet. It’s actually used in phytoremediation projects to pull heavy metals, toxins, and pollutants out of contaminated land look up Chernobyl and how they https://t.co/fPaoqZbxl5
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The group demonstrates high interest and a generally positive stance toward phytoremediation, citing examples such as hemp's use in Chernobyl for soil cleanup and the potential of sunflowers to absorb heavy metals. The tone varies from technical insights to advocacy, underscoring the method's environmentally friendly appeal and ongoing research efforts, which reflects a mix of support and curiosity about its broader implementation.
Most discussions support the potential and benefits of phytoremediation, highlighting plants like hemp, sunflowers, and cannabis as effective agents for soil cleanup.
Posts reveal strong curiosity and enthusiasm about phytoremediation's applications, from environmental restoration to novel research advances.
Several comments delve into technical details, case studies (e.g., Fukushima, Chernobyl), and policy considerations, indicating deep involvement.
While some acknowledge the promising role of phytoremediation, discussions suggest it is still emerging; its transformative potential is recognized but not universally adopted yet.
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- Phytoremediation is an eco-friendly and cost-effective method that uses plants and microbes to clean up pollutants in the environment by stabilizing, extracting, breaking down, or volatilizing contaminants.
- The effectiveness of phytoremediation depends on understanding processes like pollutant availability, uptake, and degradation, with ongoing research needed to fill gaps in knowledge and improve strategies.
- Advances such as transgenic plants are also explored to enhance the efficiency of phytoremediation, making it a promising complement or alternative to traditional engineering-based cleanup methods.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyHanf schützt nicht nur Klima, Boden & Wasser, er filtert auch Schadstoffe aus der Erde. Hanf kann giftige Böden sanieren. Wir nennen es "Phytoremediation" die Industrie nennt es zu unspektakulär, wir nennen es einen Gamechanger
sur le bio et le cuivre. C'est le premier a crier que le cuivre s'accumule dans les sols, mais n'évoque jamais al phytoremédiation (= utiliser des plantes pour absorber les métaux du sol). Mémoire sélective diront nous.
Note : il parle de phytoremédiation pour dépolluer les sols pollués aux métaux lourds. C'est "marrant" qu'il ait oublié l'existence de cette pratique alors que la pollution aux métaux représente 1/3 de ses expériences, et qu'il n'en parle plus depuis, notamment quand il raconte n'importe quoi
the flowers are called December Poo because they bloom in December & are strung into garlands for hair ornaments. • Environmental uses: Some studies have investigated it for phytoremediation, which involves using plants to remove environmental pollutants like dyes from water https://t.co/vbCfbFA1s3
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RT @QuantumTumbler: Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on…
@AngelTheHighest Yo! Looking fandabbydoozy. You gotta ask Ai, or someone knowledgeable, about #phytoremediation. Mary Jane does it to bring heavy metals up from the soil, kinda like how it operates in our subconscious… bringing up challenging elements from the past… ✌
RT @QuantumTumbler: Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on…
RT @QuantumTumbler: Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on…
RT @QuantumTumbler: Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on…
RT @QuantumTumbler: Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on…
RT @QuantumTumbler: Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on…
@RintSkippler Yep, you heard right! After the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan actually looked into using hemp (and sunflowers) for phytoremediation around the contaminated zones. Hemp is crazy effective at pulling heavy metals and even some radioactive isotopes out of the soil same way they
RT @QuantumTumbler: Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on…
RT @QuantumTumbler: Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on…
RT @QuantumTumbler: Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on…
RT @QuantumTumbler: Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on…
RT @QuantumTumbler: Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on…
RT @QuantumTumbler: Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on…
RT @QuantumTumbler: Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on…
@JenLTellyaShow @GovWhitmer Funding options for hemp phytoremediation include USDA's Supplemental and Alternative Crops Grants (https://t.co/7QP8uiVA9x), Montana Dept of Ag's 2025 hemp research proposals (https://t.co/e0VWiE7q8N), and Hemp Research Consortium (https://t.co/AeLplEQKep). For okra blends,
@JenLTellyaShow @GovWhitmer Hemp shows promise for PFAS phytoremediation—studies (NIH, RSC) indicate it absorbs up to 2% from soil. Okra extracts remove 70-90% microplastics from water (ACS, Tarleton). Horseradish aids in some pollutant uptake, but less data on PFAS. Love your proposal idea—what's the key
RT @QuantumTumbler: Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on…
RT @QuantumTumbler: Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on…
RT @QuantumTumbler: Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on…
RT @QuantumTumbler: Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on…
RT @QuantumTumbler: Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on…
Exactly! The soil is everything. But here’s a fun fact most people miss: Cannabis is one of the best “soil cleaners” on the planet. It’s actually used in phytoremediation projects to pull heavy metals, toxins, and pollutants out of contaminated land look up Chernobyl and how they https://t.co/fPaoqZbxl5
@JenLTellyaShow That's insightful—industrial hemp's phytoremediation can indeed help decontaminate waterways by absorbing heavy metals and xenoestrogens (per studies in journals like ScienceDirect), reducing accumulation in drinking water and supporting higher exposure thresholds. Love the glass
@JenLTellyaShow Agreed—industrial hemp's strength makes it ideal for ropes (e.g., dock lines, swings, cattle roping), per historical uses and sources like the USDA. Its phytoremediation absorbs soil toxins without consumption risks. Ties back: How does this fit into broader MCS advocacy for you?
@JenLTellyaShow That's a smart distinction—industrial hemp excels in phytoremediation (pulling toxins like xenoestrogens from soil, per USDA studies), but consuming those plants risks contaminant transfer. For food/medical, fresh female cannabis (low-THC varieties) could fit under hemp rules if
@JenLTellyaShow Absolutely—proper oversight, like through USDA guidelines for hemp, could enable cannabis's phytoremediation potential (cleaning toxins from soil, per EPA reports) while supporting human health via regulated access for MCS relief. What's one policy change you'd prioritize for
@JenLTellyaShow I can spotlight this by sharing verified data on cannabis benefits (e.g., phytoremediation studies from USDA), suggesting outreach to groups like NORML or AHPA, or even helping you craft a thread/petition. What aspect should we focus on first—remediation, food classification, or
@trevorcoker2 @PaulStamets @grok Thank you for that. I’d never heard of phytoremediation before, very interesting! Hemp is another amazing plant.
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@JenLTellyaShow That's a solid point—USDA could indeed oversee hemp/cannabis for phytoremediation, as male plants excel at pulling toxins from soil (e.g., heavy metals, per 2024 studies). Pairing with horseradish for enhanced cleanup, plus biofuel potential (hemp yields 4x more biomass than
New Research: Effects of intercropping system on phytoremediation of cadmium contaminated farmland soil in the central Hanjiang River Basin https://t.co/DTrQZIqFo6 #FrontiersIn #SustainableFoodSystems
10/15 “Leaves for the healing of the nations” - Cannabinoids in leaves: anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective - Phytoremediation: cleans soil - Carbon sequestration - Terpenes cool the atmosphere No other biblical-era plant even comes close to this scale of healing. https://t.co/CbNfHTqUVk
SAWSC Research Hydrologists Jeff Riley and Jim Landmeyer received the USEPA "2025 National Notable Achievement Award" for their use of pioneering phytoremediation efforts at a Superfund Site in Columbus, MS.
.@WSP_UKI highlights how passive, low-energy interventions, such as permeable adsorption barriers and phytoremediation, can significantly cut PFAS flux at the source, reducing lifecycle risk and long-term costs for utilities, regulators, and asset owners. https://t.co/OM3FhtFsAf
Phytoremediation for Air Quality: A Sustainable Solution for Urban Resilience and Post-Covid Green Recovery Read here: https://t.co/Z1KU406T4j #GreenAudit #GreenRecovery #Phytoremediation #Sustainableurbanecosystems #UrbanAirPollution #environment #wastemanagement https://t.co/S1DFID5exI
Phytoremediation research using plants to clean contaminated environments. #Phytoremediation #EnvironmentalScience
@AMerchantmoh @vanta_bleu Innovative GO nano-phytoremediation with dose-optimized binding and ML-driven nutrient predictions—autonomous Martian ag unlocked! SVMR models for real-time Vis-NIR analysis sound efficient. How might we incorporate quantum dots into these systems for fluorescence-based toxin
@grok @vanta_bleu Graphene oxide nano-phytoremediation + ML nutrient modeling creates an intelligent soil system that learns and adapts: GO nanomaterial integration strategy: → Low-dose GO (µg/L range) promotes plant growth + acts as slow-release micronutrient carrier (Zn/Cu uptake increased vs
@AMerchantmoh @vanta_bleu Fascinating closed-loop phytoremediation with CRISPR-enhanced willows and AI-optimized edits—evolving agro-systems at warp speed! How could we integrate nanomaterials like graphene oxide into these plants for enhanced toxin binding, while using ML to model long-term soil nutrient
@grok @vanta_bleu CRISPR-edited phytoremediation + AI feedback creates a closed-loop detoxification-agriculture system: The phytoremediation architecture: → Willow (Salix) + perchlorate-reducing bacteria co-cropping (MARSCROP project): rhizosphere PRB reduce ClO4- to Cl- while roots
RT @S_Sivakumar: Green Remediation Plants (phytoremediation), fungi (mycoremediation), and microbes are being deployed as eco-friendly str…
Green Remediation Plants (phytoremediation), fungi (mycoremediation), and microbes are being deployed as eco-friendly strategies to detoxify polluted soils — a shift toward biological cleanup. #SundayScience https://t.co/fJt3oMSx1o
@aehwa6969 Phytoremediation 쪽이어서 분자생물이랑 생리학 접목이긴해요ㅎㅎ 지금 하는게 균류 분류쪽이긴 한데 정확히는 분류 데이터학 쪽이여서요
@ElonMuski__PT @KennethFCrowe1 @JakeJarvis_ @elonmusk @rookisaacman @realtalkstruth @SecWar @POTUS @SecDuffy @MeriwetherFarms @beefinitiative @Support @kevinolearytv @TuckerCarlson @timburchett @SpaceX Your designs integrate hemp for soil/groundwater remediation, HSR, and building materials innovatively. Hemp shows strong potential for phytoremediation (e.g., absorbing heavy metals/PFAS per NCBI, Fast Company studies). For 140k-mile HSR at $45B, costs seem low vs. US averages
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@TF_Global Excellent. Their phytoremediation potential, especially for certain contaminants, is a key area of research. A true multi-functional species.
Quality of Lake Water in Bangalore and Subterrain Aquifers Recharge. Read here: https://t.co/pr91lvs9We #Bangalorelakes #Biomanipulation #Eutrophication #Groundwaterrecharge #Lakepollution #Phytoremediation #Urbanwatersustainability #environment #wastemanagement https://t.co/bei3Cpr1l4
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https://t.co/ejMpl7DFA4 Learn how phytoremediation plants purify indoor air naturally. Discover the best home plants that remove toxins and keep your home fresh. #plants #EcoFriendly https://t.co/ZrxaeETIlZ
plant based study for pollution ## Phytoremediation Unveiled: Harnessing Botanical Biology for a Cleaner Planet **(Image Description: A striking, scientifically aesthetic image. Dominating the foreground are the intricate root systems of various plants, glowing faintly with an https://t.co/nm3SNFxM9q
Various other sub-processes of phytoremediation are employed if these two methods fail to clean the soil — from phyto-accumulation (wherein the plants actually absorb, sponge-like, the soil’s impurities), to phyto-volatilization (where the plants suck up contaminated groundwater,
@trevorcoker2 @PaulStamets Thanks for the link. The 1993 paper by Cunningham and Berti overviews phytoremediation, using plants to remove soil contaminants via natural processes. Pros: Cost-effective (10-50% cheaper than excavation), eco-friendly, preserves biodiversity. Cons: Slow (takes years), limited
@trevorcoker2 @PaulStamets Thanks for sharing! Hemp's phytoremediation abilities are well-documented—it's been used to extract heavy metals and radionuclides from soil, including trials near Chernobyl in the 1990s. Studies confirm it absorbs contaminants like cadmium effectively. Fungi and plants both show
Nature lending a helping hand
@ElonMuski__PT @KennethFCrowe1 @JakeJarvis_ @elonmusk @rookisaacman @realtalkstruth @SecWar @POTUS @SecDuffy @MeriwetherFarms @beefinitiative @Support @kevinolearytv @TuckerCarlson @timburchett Your designs integrate well: Hemp composites could cut infra costs 40-60% (ScienceDirect studies), with self-healing properties. Feed may reduce animal inflammation 20-30% (PMC research), yielding health savings. Phytoremediation achieves 80-95% efficacy (MDPI). Potential ROI
@Rainmaker1973 Yes, this is called Phytoremediation
RT @GiovanniRoviel1: The Multifunctional Role of Salix spp.: Linking Phytoremediation, Forest Therapy, and Phytomedicine for Environmental…
RT @GNRoviello: The Multifunctional Role of Salix spp.: Linking Phytoremediation, Forest Therapy, and Phytomedicine for Environmental and H…
The Multifunctional Role of Salix spp.: Linking Phytoremediation, Forest Therapy, and Phytomedicine for Environmental and Human Benefits https://t.co/L0M3LQEVQ6 #mdpiforests via @Forests_MDPI #Willow #plantbased #medicines #Parkinson #Environment #OneHealth
The Multifunctional Role of Salix spp.: Linking Phytoremediation, Forest Therapy, and Phytomedicine for Environmental and Human Benefits https://t.co/qTokKalkPk #mdpiforests via @Forests_MDPI
RT @CannaWorld4: People have been using cannabis for phytoremediation for thousands of years. It's very unclear how these "researchers" are…
People have been using cannabis for phytoremediation for thousands of years. It's very unclear how these "researchers" are only finding about it now
For her work on plant in vitro conservation, molecular regulation of plant stress responses, biotechnological approaches to enhance heavy metal tolerance, and phytoremediation, as well as for linking molecular insights and epigenetic mechanisms to environmental applications. https://t.co/Xsuwt3wLP7
RT @armyflowershop: the flowers are called December Poo because they bloom in December & are strung into garlands for hair ornaments. • Env…
RT @CBE_JU: The CBE JU-funded pHYBi project marks 1 year with progress in soil restoration & textile feedstock production. Pilot sites in E…
Able to grow in nuclear irradiated areas. While growing, it absorbs + neutralize toxic fallout radiation due to a process called phytoremediation. After the plant has detoxified the area, biofuel, is synthesized adding a 2nd use for the crop after it removes toxins in the soil. https://t.co/Xf88X48iV2
RT @CBE_JU: The CBE JU-funded pHYBi project marks 1 year with progress in soil restoration & textile feedstock production. Pilot sites in E…
The CBE JU-funded pHYBi project marks 1 year with progress in soil restoration & textile feedstock production. Pilot sites in EU are being assessed through soil sampling & remote sensing, while crops like are tested for phytoremediation & #biomass yield: https://t.co/LuFgF5iqjc https://t.co/AHWNmf1GTm
@TF_Global This speaks to the power of phytoremediation. When it comes to water quality, nature is the ultimate engineer.
RT @armyflowershop: the flowers are called December Poo because they bloom in December & are strung into garlands for hair ornaments. • Env…
RT @armyflowershop: the flowers are called December Poo because they bloom in December & are strung into garlands for hair ornaments. • Env…
RT @armyflowershop: the flowers are called December Poo because they bloom in December & are strung into garlands for hair ornaments. • Env…
the flowers are called December Poo because they bloom in December & are strung into garlands for hair ornaments. • Environmental uses: Some studies have investigated it for phytoremediation, which involves using plants to remove environmental pollutants like dyes from water https://t.co/vbCfbFA1s3
@sebnanda @observerindus33 @IndianExpress Yes, tomatoes can uptake PFAS, potentially aiding removal from wastewater via phytoremediation, but it's not standard due to food safety risks. Studies show uptake rates like 0.1-10 ng/g in fruits from soil/water with 10-100 ng/L PFAS (e.g., ACS 2025 study). Wetlands also remove
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RT @realganjaqueen: @Brandon_Grant Re phytoremediation @InhouseGenetics https://t.co/OZGXrkhf8T
@Brandon_Grant Re phytoremediation @InhouseGenetics https://t.co/OZGXrkhf8T
@jeddy_D2023 @Crypto_LoftPig @nocontextmemes Sunflowers are known for absorbing radioactive elements like cesium and strontium from contaminated soil, as used after Chernobyl and Fukushima. They don't "consume" radiation energy but help in phytoremediation by pulling toxins into their tissues. Other plants like mustard
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@ruben_forjan @AgricultureMdpi @lorenasalgadof @usal @fcaa_usal @uniovi_info @SECS_Spain @MDPIOpenAccess Phytoremediation is a fantastic step forward for healthier soils! I look forward to its impact on agricultural practices.
The Multifunctional Role of Salix spp.: Linking Phytoremediation, Forest Therapy, and Phytomedicine for Environmental and Human Benefits https://t.co/Hh3ZKjgGFi #preprints via @Preprints_org
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New Research: Phytoremediation potential of Nerium oleander and Salix alba for heavy metal removal in rock-amended soils: a natural and cost-effective approach https://t.co/RpAOiWlNyd #FrontiersIn #EarthScience
This simulator breaks down Phytoremediation perfectly! The real magic isn't just the leaves (Stomatal Gas Exchange) absorbing VOCs, but the Rhizosphere Microbes in the soil acting as a crucial Biofilter to degrade complex pollutants. #EnvironmentalScience #IndoorAirQuality https://t.co/WWEE06yuMz
Tobacco can be used for phytoremediation in metals contaminated soils Tobacco as an efficient metal accumulator - PMC https://t.co/c0XrKg7lly
@AbiluTangwa Phytoremediation is a classic 'no-regrets' policy. Cleans soil & water, sequesters carbon. We win no matter what.
Hemp was planted in Chernobyl in the 1990s to help clean radioactive soil using phytoremediation. Cannabis absorbs heavy metals and toxins from the ground, revealing its environmental potential. #CannabisScience #HempFacts We are Grasshopper Farms https://t.co/RjgXRl5X6x
@InhouseGenetics A Grok Expert for phytoremediation using Cannabis. https://t.co/xNzofS9J3j
The NbS constructed wetland utilizes phytoremediation approach to treat wastewater for reuse in irrigation and ecosystem restoration. 2/2
Hemp & Radiation. Hemp has a fairly unique ability, it's able to grow in nuclear irradiated areas. Not only that, while growing, they absorb and neutralize toxic fallout radiation, like in Fukishima This is due to a process called phytoremediation. https://t.co/fQfKuCg6pb
@jakefreshy43 Existing technologies include dewatering (centrifuges, filtration), advanced oxidation, membranes for water treatment, and phytoremediation (per ERA Challenge). Government programs: Alberta's $50M TIER-funded initiative for tailings management; Oil Sands Mine Water Steering
Turn off toxic energy, pay them not to kill us! Turn on safe, clean, free energy; magnetic, solar, hydro, hemp graphene, geothermal.. Wise Up! Do The Right Thing! Hemp phytoremediation, balanced economic system, use A.I. wisely, print environmentally conscious structures.. #UN https://t.co/0kSF8ACWSV
@TF_Global This is the essence of phytoremediation for PFAS contaminants. A slow, natural healing process, root by root.
@CoffellAle61257 @BrianRoemmele @Grokipedia Yes—retention ponds now effectively filter runoff via phytoremediation, with plants like willows absorbing metals. 2025 advancements include genetically engineered bacteria (e.g., CRISPR-modified Bacillus for 99% Pb/Cu removal) and consortia degrading hydrocarbons, per Frontiers
RT @centerinventor1: Goal-36→SURPLUS≈-48 GtCO₂/yr worldwide!
Plants leveraging genetic splits use phytochelatin synthases to produce peptides that neutralize toxic metals like cadmium and arsenic, aiding in soil detoxification and preventing cellular damage.
Golden Rice, Almonds that use 1/3 less water, Sunflowers edited to target a specific pollutant in soil for phytoremediation, Cannabis that has higher medicinal compounds.. edit fucking everything. Cross a fish with a potato and get your F&C in one go.
Tomorrow morning at 8:33am on Out There, a poetry reading by member of Project 1521, from January 7th, 2022 at “The Moon”, a former tow yard being un-developed and regenerated using phytoremediation. The poems are interspersed with improvised music by Metabolic Sonics. Listen here! bit.ly/4ogQ43G
for phytoremediation applications, offering a sustainable solution to address the growing problem of antibiotic contamination in soils.
Discover how Indian mustard can clean up ciprofloxacin-contaminated soil! This hardy plant showcases remarkable phytoremediation potential, removing up to 65.71% of the antibiotic at mode...
New #openaccess review explores the potential pitfalls of using plant growth regulators such as jasmonates in phytoremediation of cadmium-contaminated soils
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Transition Montréal propose un plan pour l'Est de Montréal en faveur du tramway, de logements hors-marché et la phytoremédiation. www.ledevoir.com/politique/mo...
Training: @CIEEM.bsky.social: Soils, Plants & Phytoremediation, Conifer ID for Ecologists, Identifying grasses using Poland's Vegetative Key, Indicator Plants, Relationships & Habitats, Invasive Species ID & Management, Plant ID & Botanical Keys, Tree ID & Identifying Bryophytes c-js.info/TDSplant
The Seeds of Carver Urban Farm Collective in South Los Angeles experimented with phytoremediation. Using sunflowers to help cleanse polluted soil. www.instagram.com/p/DPBfNujCML...
Hanf schützt nicht nur Klima, Boden & Wasser, er filtert auch Schadstoffe aus der Erde. Hanf kann giftige Böden sanieren. Wir nennen es "Phytoremediation" die Industrie nennt es zu unspektakulär, wir nennen es einen Gamechanger
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Using sunflowers as a remediation step isn’t a gimmick, it’s phytoremediation, a tested method for absorbing radionuclides. The key is oversight and proper waste handling, which nuclear programs already enforce far more strictly than most industries.
In honour of #WorldCleanupDay, we’ve published a new article on phytoremediation – take a look! Written by Laurel Tully and @lizrylott.bsky.social www.plantsciencefutures.org.uk/why-plant-sc...
Les nanomagnétites sous les projecteurs : leurs implications pour la #phytoremédiation du #cadmium dans les #sols. Recherches menées par Nolenn Kermeur à ECOBIO et Géosciences @rennesuniv.bsky.social / @cnrsecologie.bsky.social / @cnrs-bretagneloire.bsky.social oseren.univ-rennes.fr/actualites/n...
Harnessing Curcuma longa for Biodegrading Plastic Waste Recent advances in environmental science are shedding light on innovative methods to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: plastic pollution. Among these innovations, phytoremediation has emerged as a promising strategy for…
Journey of turning my childhood home into a #farm…. PART 1
Boosting Phytoremediation: Biostimulants in Salvinia molesta In a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the potential of biostimulants and growth regulators in phytoremediation, researchers have explored the efficacy of these substances in enhancing the ability of Salvinia molesta, an aquatic…
Techniques like phytoremediation, microbial-assisted remediation, and the use of biochar and organic amendments have demonstrated success in restoring heavy metal-contaminated soils.
This study assessed the phytoremediation potential of three native tree species - Spondias mombin, Cola gigantea, and Ceiba pentandra - in a lead-zinc abandoned mining site in Nigeria.
Discover the hidden power of native trees to cleanse contaminated mining sites! Spondias mombin and Cola gigantea shine as phytoremediation champions, offering a sustainable solution to r...
créer des variétés plus résistantes ou productives, sans propagation sauvage. 4. Résistance aux sols salins ou pollués Salicornia — tolère les sols salins, peut être utilisé pour la phytoremédiation. Atriplex — résistance à la salinité, peut stabiliser les sols
Si les sols étaient contaminés, il fallait agir en prenant toutes les précautions possibles. Si il était devenu humide et végétalisé, il aurait été possible de gérer la végétation pour procéder à une phytorémédiation. Il faut réfléchir avant d'agir.
Metal Bioaccumulation in Edibles and Mangrove Phytoremediation In recent years, environmental pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing issues worldwide, threatening ecosystems and human health alike. Among various pollution sources, heavy metals stand out due to their toxic nature and…
The findings provide valuable insights for future research directions in the phytoremediation of petroleum hydrocarbons, a cost-effective and environmentally friendly approach to soil remediation.
The review highlights the focus on co-contaminated soil, plant-microbial interactions, amendment-assisted phytoremediation, and phytotoxicity.
This bibliometric review analyzed publications on phytoremediation of petroleum-contaminated soils from 2015 to 2025, indexed in the Scopus database.
Unearth the power of plants! Phytoremediation emerges as a green solution to tackle the growing scourge of petroleum pollution worldwide. China leads the charge, with India and the US clo...
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qudsnen.co/unmasking-is... Not much in this article, but surveys are available if you're curious/deal with anger by learning more I always end up thinking about what plants could be used to help clean up the soil when this ends Look for phytoremediation papers from agriculture schools, practical
Julia Kuzovkina interim head, UConn PSLA: she'll weaponise willow genomics, scale riparian phytoremediation, delivering biodiversity gains, analysi. https://today.uconn.edu/2025/08/julia-kuzovkina-named-interim-department-head-of-plant-science-and-landscape-architecture/
Phytoremediation of 25+ Years Weathered Petroleum Contamination with Symbiotic Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Bacillus subtilis ATCC 21332 https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.08.22.671748v1
Phytoremediation of 25+ Years Weathered Petroleum Contamination with Symbiotic Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Bacillus subtilis ATCC 21332 https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.08.22.671748v1
Kuzovkina as interim head will weaponise willow genomics and riparian phytoremediation at UConn PSLA- expect rapid, measurable biodiversity gains; ecossystem analysi
This study explored a novel phytoremediation approach to address BDE-209 soil contamination. The researchers isolated a plant growth-promoting bacterium, Sphingobacterium sp. PNL1, that could tolerate BDE-209 stress.
Petroleum Hydrocarbon Concentration as the Primary Driver of Soil Bacterial Community Dynamics During Mycorrhizal Fungi and Rhizobacteria Assisted Phytoremediation Roy, P., Zeeb, B. Paper Details #PetroleumHydrocarbonRemediation #SoilMicrobiomeDynamics #PhytoremediationTechniques
Petroleum Hydrocarbon Concentration as the Primary Driver of Soil Bacterial Community Dynamics During Mycorrhizal Fungi and Rhizobacteria Assisted Phytoremediation https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.08.19.671157v1
Petroleum Hydrocarbon Concentration as the Primary Driver of Soil Bacterial Community Dynamics During Mycorrhizal Fungi and Rhizobacteria Assisted Phytoremediation https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.08.19.671157v1
ChloroQuest introduces a study showing Moso bamboo's remarkable lead tolerance and uptake capabilities, making it a promising tool for phytoremediation in contaminated sites—like urban areas or former mining grounds. A nature-based solution for green infrastructure! chloroquest.com/en/16/06/202...
These findings suggest phytoremediation is a promising but complex approach, requiring further research to fully address soil toxicity during cleanup efforts.
The Wild Harvest Digest: August 2025, #1 Good Morning Neighbors, Today we we’re taking a look at a plant that you might see in your gardens right now. It is native to North and Central America and is an annual. #Native #Ragweed #Allergies
Yum, phytoremediation. Time to switch to Calrose or jasmine rice. (The millet/barely substitution downthread is also a good idea)
Phytoremediation turned to phytomining. This is interesting, even if capitalism ultimately prevents it from being used duly and beneficially. Plants that have evolved to be hyperaccumulators of metals can potentially be used not only to restore land unfit for farming, but to harvest said metals.
2025-08-02 is #NationalSunflowerDay #SunflowerDay #WordCloud #WordCloudArt #DigitalArt #Art #Artwork #Minimalism #Abstract #Collage
Seasonal Metal Toxicity and Mangrove Phytoremediation in Zuari In the ever-evolving landscape of environmental science, the intricate interplay of natural ecosystems and anthropogenic pollutants continues to illuminate the precarious balance sustaining life on our planet. A groundbreaking study…
Interesting! The #Phytoremediation hashtag an interesting read too, even looking at certain plants to remove micro plastics.
This volume focuses on #naturebasedsolutions for restoring degraded soils and developing sustainable #carbon sinks and their study with #remotesensing. We're inviting scientific contributions and case studies on topics such as #biochar, #compost, #phytoremediation, #AI tools, and more.
New paper on the cultivation of three nickel hyperaccumulators in their natural growth environmen led by Dimitris Kyrkas - International Journal of #Phytoremediation (tandfresearch.bsky.social) #agromining #Bornmuellera #ultramafic #Odontarrhena www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Chers papillons, nous venons de lancer notre startup en #phytoremediation. L'idée c'est de dégrader ou extraire les polluants des sols avec des plantes spécialisées, puis de valoriser la biomasse. Besoin de soutien et de visibilité donc parlez de nous
sur le bio et le cuivre. C'est le premier a crier que le cuivre s'accumule dans les sols, mais n'évoque jamais al phytoremédiation (= utiliser des plantes pour absorber les métaux du sol). Mémoire sélective diront nous.
Note : il parle de phytoremédiation pour dépolluer les sols pollués aux métaux lourds. C'est "marrant" qu'il ait oublié l'existence de cette pratique alors que la pollution aux métaux représente 1/3 de ses expériences, et qu'il n'en parle plus depuis, notamment quand il raconte n'importe quoi
Ph should sink back down, which means plant growth should increase, which should slow the TDS buildup until I reach that oft-promised 1-2 water changes a year. Finally introduced some pearlweed and planning to get some faster-growing floating plants and that should provide enough phytoremediation.
Unearthing Hope: 7 Phytoremediation Miracles Transforming Abandoned Mine Lands! Unearthing Hope: 7 Phytoremediation Miracles Transforming Abandoned Mine Lands! Ever driven past an old, abandoned mine site? If you have, you know the feeling. It’s often a stark, almost apocalyptic landscape, a…
GrassResearch LoliumMultiflorum shows strong herbicide tolerance to quinclorac! Key for phytoremediation success.
Interesting, don't run across too many stories on phytoremediation in "popular" press. Saw this because the news aggregator PV Magazine generated a story on this agrivoltaics research. Fun fact, my master's degree was in biomining. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Interesting, don't run across too many stories on phytoremediation in "popular" press. Saw this because the news aggregator PV Magazine generated a story on this agrivoltaics research. Fun fact, my master's degree was in biomining […]
Interesting, don't run across too many stories on phytoremediation in "popular" press. Fun fact, my master's degree was in biomining. #AgPV www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Is #phytoremediation the answer to soil #contamination? At the Royal Military College of Canada, #environmental #scientist Prof Barbara Zeeb is investigating how plants can restore contaminated land. futurumcareers.com/how-can-plan...
GrassResearch Pot study shows tall fescue tolerates iron tailings better than other cool-season turfgrasses, with growth/physiological insights for phytoremediation. Details: https://maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/grares-0025-0006
HEMP is a powerhouse of phytoremediation—naturally pulling heavy metals and toxins from the soil and water in a low-cost, eco-friendly process. Hemp can save the planet. jungmaven.com/collections/...
#nanoparticles #nanotechnology #phytoremediation @elsevierconnect.bsky.social @researcheracad.bsky.social #science #technology #environmentaltechnology
Online our latest work entitled "Field-scale evaluation of #nanoscale zerovalent iron and biochar coupled with #phytoremediation for in situ stabilization of polluted #soil" in Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @universidadoviedo.bsky.social #science
This is such a cool feature I’m really excited about: annotated stories! In spring, I published my #solarpunk dirt-eater story in @tractorbeamearth.bsky.social … that whole issue is now available with notations from experts in soil sciences, urbanism, etc! www.tractorbeam.earth/story/hush-u...
Hyperaccumulators like sunflowers can extract toxic elements like lead, mercury and arsenic from the soil cleaning up the environment. Using plants like these for phytoremediation may be cheaper than other methods of cleaning contaminated areas. youtu.be/OOS2RDN9QZg
Thrilled to share that our collaborative proposal on Phytoremediation of #PFAS & heavy metals led by Prof. Sadik Khan at the Jackson State University is now awarded by the #NSF! Thanks to #AichLENS PhD candidate Anika Azme for providing preliminary data.
Sunflowers are hyperaccumulators, absorbing toxic heavy metals like cesium and strontium from soil, which is why they were planted after nuclear disasters like Chernobyl (1986) and Fukushima (2011) to aid in phytoremediation, a process that uses plants to clean contaminated environments.
Having worked in phytoremediation and played around with scicomm, this is the funniest thing. (Not the need to remove metals, just the mismatch)
A 2022 review in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety confirmed that peace lilies excel in phytoremediation, turning nasty airborne toxins into harmless compounds.
Optimizing copper phytoremediation and mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) yield through Sinorhizobium meliloti and Piriformospora indica inoculation #fungifriends #mungbean #Vigna #Sinorhizobium #Piriformospora www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Check out our latest study in Scientific Data (Nature Portfolio) where we analyzed 587 peer-reviewed studies across 27 elements, comparing Cannabis sativa with sunflowers, castor bean, and bamboo for phytoremediation in semi-arid environments! ▶️ doi.org/10.1038/s415...
I'm learning about phytoremediation today
Phytoremediation potential of indoor plants in reducing air pollutants www.frontiersin.org/journals/sus...
We would like to thank all contributing authors and the #MDPI editorial team for their collaboration and commitment, which have been essential to the success of this issue. lnkd.in/dzrv6VBE @universidadoviedo.bsky.social #compost #phytoremediation #nature #microbiology #geochemistry #soil #water
My colleague had her grant on phytoremediation of PFAS in soil terminated EPAs justification "Maybe the Biden-Harris administration shouldn’t have forced their radical agenda of wasteful DEI programs and ‘environmental justice’ preferencing on the EPA’s... #ChemSky www.yahoo.com/news/despite...
In astrobiology, "cosmic phytoremediation" remains a pu. This speculative idea explores whether hypothetical plant-like life forms on other planets could evolve to mitigate their environments' atmospheric or soil imbalances. The mechanisms and possibilities are purely theoretical.
The leaf and seed parts can be pressed for oil which wholesales more than corn at this point. The vegetative parts of the plant (when not used for phytoremediation) are incredibly nutritious, and may help prevent a raft of conditions in both humans and animals.
New Google Alert for "plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR)"! Interesting reads on PGPR & salinity tolerance, phytoremediation, & Mosaic Biosciences' Frontier Fields Program. #PGPR #Agriculture #Microbiology
Meet me at the #SETAC conference
Don't forget to add sunflowers to your garden! Sunflowers aren't just pretty yellow faces; they're also amazing for their phytoremediation abilities. They can absorb heavy metals and other toxins from the soil, making them useful for cleaning up polluted areas and environmental restoration.
Govts promote dirty water. Hemp can play a role in cleaning contaminated water through a process called phytoremediation. Hemp plants can absorb and accumulate contaminants from both soil and water, effectively removing them from the environment.
Hemp can play a role in cleaning contaminated water through a process called phytoremediation. Hemp plants can absorb and accumulate contaminants from both soil and water, effectively removing them from the environment.
Toss hemp seeds, instead. Hemp can play a role in cleaning contaminated water through a process called phytoremediation. Hemp plants can absorb and accumulate contaminants from both soil and water, effectively removing them from the environment.
Let's get the hemp going, America. Hemp can play a role in cleaning contaminated water through a process called phytoremediation. Hemp plants can absorb and accumulate contaminants from both soil and water, effectively removing them from the environment.
True leaders know that hemp can play a role in cleaning contaminated water through a process called phytoremediation. Hemp plants can absorb and accumulate contaminants from both soil and water, effectively removing them from the environment.
Our so called leaders know hemp can play a role in cleaning contaminated water through a process called phytoremediation. Hemp plants can absorb and accumulate contaminants from both soil and water, effectively removing them from the environment.
app.ribbon.giving/links/MfaFsq Help us - Expand our propagation space into an outdoor area. - Sustain costs of our indoor grow space. - Collect and analyze eDNA and morphological data from our LA River phytoremediation site. - Locate and characterize an appropriate 5-acre demonstration site.
Meet MissDelta! Anika Mahzabhin is graduate researcher in Dr. Sadik Khan's lab at Jackson State University. ☑️Research Interests: My research interests focus on phytoremediation of heavy metals/PFAS, waste management and water treatment Work with MissDelta ⬇️
#SoilRestoration #CarbonSequestration #RemoteSensing #NatureBasedSolutions #SustainableLandManagement @universidadoviedo.bsky.social @mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social #biochar #hydrochar #compost #phytoremediation #dron @lorenasalgadof.bsky.social #science #nature #soil
Higher Remediation Efficiency of Cd and Lower CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions in Phytoremediation Systems with Biochar Application pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40311740/
Exogenous spraying of 4% glucose can be used as an effective strategy to promote enrichment of cadmium (Cd) by Mirabilis jalapa L. and alleviate the oxidative stress caused by Cd, which provides a new method for phytoremediation of Cd-contaminated soil. doi.org/10.21273/HOR... #plantscience
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