Effects and Mechanisms of Microbial Remediation of Heavy Metals in Soil: A Critical Review

Effects and Mechanisms of Microbial Remediation of Heavy Metals in Soil: A Critical Review

The use of microbes to change the concentration of heavy metals in soil and improve the ability of plants to deal with elevated metals concentrations has significant economic and ecological benefits. This paper reviews the origins and toxic effects of heavy metal pollution in soil, and describes the...

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Main Authors: Yuyao Jin, Yaning Luan, Yangcui Ning, Lingyan Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
microbe
soil
heavy metal
contamination
remediation
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/8/8/1336

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