Increase in Phytoextraction Potential by Genome Editing and Transformation: A Review
Soil metal contamination associated with productive activities is a global issue. Metals are not biodegradable and tend to accumulate in soils, posing potential risks to surrounding ecosystems and human health. Plant-based techniques (phytotechnologies) for the in situ remediation of metal-polluted...
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| description | Soil metal contamination associated with productive activities is a global issue. Metals are not biodegradable and tend to accumulate in soils, posing potential risks to surrounding ecosystems and human health. Plant-based techniques (phytotechnologies) for the in situ remediation of metal-polluted soils have been developed, but these have some limitations. Phytotechnologies are a group of technologies that take advantage of the ability of certain plants to remediate soil, water, and air resources to rehabilitate ecosystem services in managed landscapes. Regarding soil metal pollution, the main objectives are in situ stabilization (phytostabilization) and the removal of contaminants (phytoextraction). Genetic engineering strategies such as gene editing, stacking genes, and transformation, among others, may improve the phytoextraction potential of plants by enhancing their ability to accumulate and tolerate metals and metalloids. This review discusses proven strategies to enhance phytoextraction efficiency and future perspectives on phytotechnologies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b58130d5d4b24cbdb1c2ba01d79c952c2023-11-23T12:07:27ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472021-12-011118610.3390/plants11010086Increase in Phytoextraction Potential by Genome Editing and Transformation: A ReviewJaviera Venegas-Rioseco0Rosanna Ginocchio1Claudia Ortiz-Calderón2Departamento de Ecosistemas y Medio Ambiente, Facultad de Agronomía e Ingeniería Forestal, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago 7820436, ChileDepartamento de Ecosistemas y Medio Ambiente, Facultad de Agronomía e Ingeniería Forestal, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago 7820436, ChileLaboratorio de Bioquímica Vegetal y Fitorremediación, Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Química y Biología, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago 9160000, ChileSoil metal contamination associated with productive activities is a global issue. Metals are not biodegradable and tend to accumulate in soils, posing potential risks to surrounding ecosystems and human health. Plant-based techniques (phytotechnologies) for the in situ remediation of metal-polluted soils have been developed, but these have some limitations. Phytotechnologies are a group of technologies that take advantage of the ability of certain plants to remediate soil, water, and air resources to rehabilitate ecosystem services in managed landscapes. Regarding soil metal pollution, the main objectives are in situ stabilization (phytostabilization) and the removal of contaminants (phytoextraction). Genetic engineering strategies such as gene editing, stacking genes, and transformation, among others, may improve the phytoextraction potential of plants by enhancing their ability to accumulate and tolerate metals and metalloids. This review discusses proven strategies to enhance phytoextraction efficiency and future perspectives on phytotechnologies.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/1/86soil metal remediationmetallophyteshyperaccumulatorsphytoremediation |
| spellingShingle | Javiera Venegas-Rioseco Rosanna Ginocchio Claudia Ortiz-Calderón Increase in Phytoextraction Potential by Genome Editing and Transformation: A Review Plants soil metal remediation metallophytes hyperaccumulators phytoremediation |
| title | Increase in Phytoextraction Potential by Genome Editing and Transformation: A Review |
| title_full | Increase in Phytoextraction Potential by Genome Editing and Transformation: A Review |
| title_fullStr | Increase in Phytoextraction Potential by Genome Editing and Transformation: A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Increase in Phytoextraction Potential by Genome Editing and Transformation: A Review |
| title_short | Increase in Phytoextraction Potential by Genome Editing and Transformation: A Review |
| title_sort | increase in phytoextraction potential by genome editing and transformation a review |
| topic | soil metal remediation metallophytes hyperaccumulators phytoremediation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/1/86 |
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