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Zurayk, Rami; Sukkariyah, Beshr; Baalbaki, Ramzi; Ghanem, Daad Abi

doi:10.1023/a:1015840601761

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“…Few research studies in Lebanon were conducted on the use of macrophytes in the remediation of polluted water bodies. Zurayk et al [46,47] conducted two different studies to evaluate the ability of four macrophyte species native to Lebanon (Nasturtium officinale, Veronica beccabunga, Mentha longifolia and aquatica, and Cardamine uliginosa) for their potential in nickel and chromium uptake and phytoaccumulation. Plants tested showed prevalent metal removal and were tolerant to elevated concentrations of the metals.…”

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Phytoremediation of Lebanese polluted waters: a review of current initiatives

2019

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Water pollution is presently considered as a serious apprehension in Lebanon. Heavy contamination load of nutrients, heavy metals and organic pollutants can be highly harmful for human health and detrimental to aquatic life and ecosystems. Phytoremediation in natural and constructed wetlands using aquatic macrophytes present a sustainable plant-based technology recognized as a very efficient option in water treatment. The employment of species such as Phragmites, Sparganium, Lemna sp and other aquatic macrophytes not only helps in pollution cleanup but also conserves aquatic communities. To date, two pilot constructed wetlands, Litani River and Bcharreh have been established in Lebanon. These promising initiatives have been, however, accompanied with very limited research studies to examine the role of utilized plants and their efficiency in the remediation process. This paper presents an overview of the status of these initiatives and phytoremediation potential in Lebanon.

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Phytoremediation of Lebanese polluted waters: a review of current initiatives

2019

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“…Plants play a vital role in creating an environment suitable for the presence of other living organisms and an essential link in the food chain (Hussein and Younis, 2012). Some plants have been used as biological indicators to detect contamination with some minerals, but the content of plants of heavy elements varies according to the type, variety and plant part (Zurayk et al, 2002). The distribution of heavy metals in plant parts such as roots, stems, leaves and fruits is different due to the difference of the element and its behavior in the process of absorption and transport within the plant.…”

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Effect of heavy metal contamination on tomato plant growth, vegetative qualities and accumulation

Al Tikriti

2023

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This study designed to revealed the effect of different doses of heavy elements (Cd, Pb and Zn) on the growth of tomato plant Lycopersicon esculetum and vegetative qualities of the plant. The results of the study showed significantly decreased of vegetative qualities of the tomato plant decreases increases was increased with the increasing in concentrations of heavy metals, results revealed a large variation in the absorption of heavy elements by roots of tomato plant. Such as lead element was showed high of absorbents, than the other elements. On the other hands the biosynthesis of lead in the tomato plant record high values than the other heavy elements, finally the root system examination of tomato plant was showed high concentration of heavy elements than its vegetable parts.

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Phytoremediation potential of coffee pod (Cassia tora): An in situ approach for attenuation of chromium from overburden soil of Sukinda Chromite Mine, India

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Pradhan

et al. 2020

Env Prog and Sustain Energy

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Pot experiments were conducted for 60 days to investigate the phytoremediation potential of Cassia tora grown in different concentrations of chromium (Cr) rich overburden soil (OBS) of Sukinda Chromite Mine (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 70, and 100%). To assess the phytoaccumulation ability of C. tora, the tolerance index (TI), bio‐concentration factor (BCF), transportation index (Ti), and total accumulation rate (TAR) were measured. The results showed that at 100% OBS the TI, BCF, Ti, and TAR of C. tora have 23.89, 0.28, 60.25, and 7.46, respectively. The Cr recovery from contaminated soil by C. tora was notable as reported to be 6.25, 11.6, 12.75, 14.2, 17.35, 22.65, and 17.7 mg/kg, respectively. The outcome indicated that C. tora is a potential phytoremediator of Cr from contaminated sites due to its high bioaccumulation activity, high tolerance, and Ti. Therefore, C. tora can be suggested for phytostabilization program to lessen toxic Cr from chromite overburden mining sites.

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Cited by 50 publications

References 17 publications

Phytoremediation of Lebanese polluted waters: a review of current initiatives

Phytoremediation of Lebanese polluted waters: a review of current initiatives

Effect of heavy metal contamination on tomato plant growth, vegetative qualities and accumulation

Phytoremediation potential of coffee pod (Cassia tora): An in situ approach for attenuation of chromium from overburden soil of Sukinda Chromite Mine, India

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