Phytoremediation potential of vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) for treatment of metal-contaminated water
Phytoremediation using vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) has been regarded as an effective technique for removing contaminants in polluted water. This study was conducted to assess the removal efficiency of heavy metals (Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, Zn) using vetiver grass (VG) at different root lengths and...
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| author | Lim, Ashton Suelee Syed Hasan, Sharifah Nur Munirah Mohd Kusin, Faradiella Mohamat Yusuff, Ferdaus Ibrahim, Zelina Zaiton |
| author_facet | Lim, Ashton Suelee Syed Hasan, Sharifah Nur Munirah Mohd Kusin, Faradiella Mohamat Yusuff, Ferdaus Ibrahim, Zelina Zaiton |
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| description | Phytoremediation using vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) has been regarded as an effective technique for removing contaminants in polluted water. This study was conducted to assess the removal efficiency of heavy metals (Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, Zn) using vetiver grass (VG) at different root lengths and densities and to determine metals uptake rate by plant parts (root and shoot) between treatments (low and high concentration). Removal efficiency for heavy metals in water by VG is ranked in the order of Fe>Pb>Cu>Mn>Zn. Results showed that VG was effective in removing all the heavy metals, but removals greatly depend on root length, plant density and metal concentration. Longer root length and higher density showed greater removals of heavy metals due to increased surface area for metal absorption by plant roots. Results also demonstrated significant difference of heavy metals uptake in plant parts at different concentrations indicating that root has high tolerance towards elevated concentration of heavy metals. However, the effects were less significant in plant shoot suggesting that metals uptake were generally higher in root than in shoot. The findings have shown potential of VG in phytoremediation for heavy metals removal in water thus providing significant implication for treatment of metal-contaminated water. |
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| spelling | upm.eprints-627642022-11-07T07:46:53Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/62764/ Phytoremediation potential of vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) for treatment of metal-contaminated water Lim, Ashton Suelee Syed Hasan, Sharifah Nur Munirah Mohd Kusin, Faradiella Mohamat Yusuff, Ferdaus Ibrahim, Zelina Zaiton Phytoremediation using vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) has been regarded as an effective technique for removing contaminants in polluted water. This study was conducted to assess the removal efficiency of heavy metals (Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, Zn) using vetiver grass (VG) at different root lengths and densities and to determine metals uptake rate by plant parts (root and shoot) between treatments (low and high concentration). Removal efficiency for heavy metals in water by VG is ranked in the order of Fe>Pb>Cu>Mn>Zn. Results showed that VG was effective in removing all the heavy metals, but removals greatly depend on root length, plant density and metal concentration. Longer root length and higher density showed greater removals of heavy metals due to increased surface area for metal absorption by plant roots. Results also demonstrated significant difference of heavy metals uptake in plant parts at different concentrations indicating that root has high tolerance towards elevated concentration of heavy metals. However, the effects were less significant in plant shoot suggesting that metals uptake were generally higher in root than in shoot. The findings have shown potential of VG in phytoremediation for heavy metals removal in water thus providing significant implication for treatment of metal-contaminated water. Springer 2017-03 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/62764/1/Phytoremediation%20potential%20.pdf Lim, Ashton Suelee and Syed Hasan, Sharifah Nur Munirah and Mohd Kusin, Faradiella and Mohamat Yusuff, Ferdaus and Ibrahim, Zelina Zaiton (2017) Phytoremediation potential of vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) for treatment of metal-contaminated water. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 228 (4). pp. 1-15. ISSN 0049-6979; ESSN: 1573-2932 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11270-017-3349-x 10.1007/s11270-017-3349-x |
| spellingShingle | Lim, Ashton Suelee Syed Hasan, Sharifah Nur Munirah Mohd Kusin, Faradiella Mohamat Yusuff, Ferdaus Ibrahim, Zelina Zaiton Phytoremediation potential of vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) for treatment of metal-contaminated water |
| title | Phytoremediation potential of vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) for treatment of metal-contaminated water |
| title_full | Phytoremediation potential of vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) for treatment of metal-contaminated water |
| title_fullStr | Phytoremediation potential of vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) for treatment of metal-contaminated water |
| title_full_unstemmed | Phytoremediation potential of vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) for treatment of metal-contaminated water |
| title_short | Phytoremediation potential of vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) for treatment of metal-contaminated water |
| title_sort | phytoremediation potential of vetiver grass vetiveria zizanioides for treatment of metal contaminated water |
| url | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/62764/1/Phytoremediation%20potential%20.pdf |
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