Phytoremediation

Phytoremediation is a bioremediation process that uses various types of plants to remove, transfer, stabilize, and/or destroy contaminants in the soil and groundwater. There are several different types of phytoremediation mechanisms.The ultimate goal is decontamination, which comes in many forms. The Ideal: Biodegradation, which breaks toxic compounds down into harmless, less complex compounds.2nd Best: Bioaccumulation, which uses leafy plants to literally suck up the toxins and store them in tissue until they can be harvested and disposed of, or used elsewhere, this book, contains a brief description about tannery industry and it s effluent, how tannery effluent has been diluted and used for growing Brassica juncea . Using of agricultural waste like rice bran in treating of industrial effluents will help in cleanup of environmental pollution.This book is mainly useful for research students, who are doing research on industrial hazards & save environment from industrial pollutants.