Potential Biotechnological Strategies for the Cleanup of Heavy Metals and Metalloids

Global mechanization, urbanization and various natural processes have led to the increased release of toxic compounds into the biosphere. These hazardous toxic pollutants include a variety of organic and inorganic compounds, which pose a serious threat to the ecosystem. The contamination of soil and...

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Main Authors: Kareem A. Mosa, Ismail eSaadoun, Kundan eKumar, Mohamed eHelmy, Om Parkash eDhankher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2016.00303/full