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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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Accumulation of Pb, Cu, and Zn in native plants growing on a contaminated Florida site

Author(s): J. Yoon, X. D. Cao, Q. X. Zhou and L. Q. Ma

Month: Sep
Year: 2006

Journal: Science of the Total Environment
Volume: 368
Issue: 2-3
Pages: 456-464

Article Topic(s): Disturbance, Restoration
Research Setting(s): Brownfield

Species Referenced: Phyla nodiflora (Texas frogfruit),

Abstract

Evaluates the phytoremediation potential of 17 plant species growing on a contaminated site in north Florida. Plants with high bioconcentration factors and low translocation factors of metals have the potential for phytostabilization. Of all the plant species, Phyla nodiflora was the most efficient in accumulating Cu and Zn it its shoots. Overall, native plant species may have the potential for phytoremediation of contaminated sites.

Suggested Citation

J. Yoon, X. D. Cao, Q. X. Zhou and L. Q. Ma. "Accumulation of Pb, Cu, and Zn in native plants growing on a contaminated Florida site." Science of the Total Environment 368.2-3 (2006): 456-464.

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