Diesel Phytotoxicity

Diesel Phytotoxicity

Phytotoxicity is a toxic effect by a compound on plant growth. Such damage may be caused by a wide variety of compounds, including trace metals, pesticides, salinity, phytotoxins or allelopathy. Fossil fuels are still the main source of energy representing approximately 80% of the total world supply. However, its exploration, recovery and use present serious environmental problems, which are mainly associated with the production of greenhouse gases and contamination of land and water resources. Phytoremediation is an alternative to more expensive remediation technologies because it is a feasible, effective and non-intrusive technology that utilizes natural plant processes to enhance degradation and removal of contaminants from the environment. 


Last Updated on: Nov 28, 2024

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