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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Phytoremediation: An eco-friendly technology to decontaminate pesticide polluted soil and water
Authors
Radhika S Velankar, R S Zunjarrao
Abstract
Agrochemicals like pesticides have been an
essential part of agricultural system throughout the world due to their
efficiency in providing protection from pest infestations in fields. Despite
their usefulness, these agrochemicals have posed a constant threat to the
environment. The irrational use of pesticides to increase the quality and
quantity of the crops is a matter of concern as they can affect some non-target
entities like plants, animals, or human beings. These negative impacts have
urged a necessity of research-oriented studies of the kind of damage done by
them. The research studies include the origin of the harmful chemicals, their
fate in the environment, target areas, affected crops and the treatment of
polluted environment. Some major corrective steps must be taken to reduce the
ill effects caused by these chemicals. Phytoremediation is an efficient
technology which in association with the soil microflora aims to treat the
target and non-target areas affected by irrational use of pesticides. The
present review discusses the role of different phytoremediation techniques in
treating pesticide polluted soils and water bodies with some emphasis on role
of Biotechnology in Phytoremediation process. The novel concept of nano-phytoremediation,
an emerging remediation technology in removing pollutants from environment is
also introduced.
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Pages:16-22
How to cite this article:
Radhika S Velankar, R S Zunjarrao "Phytoremediation: An eco-friendly technology to decontaminate pesticide polluted soil and water". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 16-22
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