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Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals by Vetiver Grass near Riverbeds
Aquatic environments worldwide are increasingly contaminated by a diverse array of physical, chemical, biological, and radiological pollutants, with...
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Enhanced phytoremediation of atrazine-contaminated soil by vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides L.) and associated bacteria
The intensive and long-term use of atrazine (ATZ) has led to the contamination of agricultural soils and non-target organisms, posing a series of...
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Improving capacity for phytoremediation of Vetiver grass and Indian mustard in heavy metal (Al and Mn) contaminated water through the application of clay minerals
One of the consequences of mining is the release of heavy metals into the environment, especially water bodies. Phytoremediation of areas...
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Evaluation of the root system of Vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides L. Roberty) using different sampling methods
BackgroundVetiver grass ( Chrysopogon zizanioides L. Roberty) is one of the most studied and applied species in soil bioengineering techniques all...
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Heavy Metal Phytoremediation Potential of Vetiver Grass and Indian Mustard Update on Enhancements and Research Opportunities
Heavy metal pollution in the environment compromises environmental quality and human health. Phytoremediation is an innovative, green, and affordable...
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Potential therapeutic effect of Chrysopogon zizanioides (Vetiver) as an anti-inflammatory agent
Vetiver has a broad history of traditional medicinal uses, but only a handful of research article has reported its utility in treating diseases. But...
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Jack beans and vetiver grass growth on iron ore tailing sediments from the Doce River dam disaster in Brazil: plant growth regulator effects under different edaphic conditions
PurposeAfter the greatest environmental disaster in the history of Brazil and the deposition of the iron ore tailings in alluvial regions, the...
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Using plants to manage uncontrolled dumpsites: metal phytoremediation by endemic species from subtropical sites
The present research studied the potential of using plant species adapted to areas affected by Municipal Solid Waste disposal to phytoextract or...
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Removal of tetracycline and ciprofloxacin from wastewater by vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty) as a function of nutrient concentrations
Antibiotics have been widely used not only for the treatment and prevention of human infectious diseases but also to promote growth and prevent...
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The adsorption properties of functionalization vetiver grass-based activated carbon: the simultaneous adsorption of phosphate and nitrate
In this work, zirconium chloride octahydrate/CTAB/vetiver grass-activated carbon (ZR/CTAB/VGAC) was prepared from vetiver grass-activated carbon...
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Beneficiary of nitrifying bacteria for enhancing lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides L.) growths align with carp (Cyprinus carpio) cultivation in an aquaponic system
The aquaponic system is an alternative strategy to treat aquaculture waste and achieve food independence. Bacteria play vital roles in the aquaponic...
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Biological pilot treatment reduces physicochemical and microbiological parameters of dairy cattle wastewater
The objectives of the present study were to characterize and evaluate a pilot treatment unit (PTU) for dairy cattle wastewater (DCW) in relation to...
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Facilitated decrease of anions and cations in influent and effluent of sewage treatment plant by vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides): the uptake of nitrate, nitrite, ammonium, and phosphate
The ability of vetiver grass ( Chrysopogon zizanioides L.) for the reduction of anions and cations especially inorganic nitrogen compounds from the...
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Enzyme-based green synthesis, characterisation, and toxicity studies of cellulose nanocrystals/fibres produced from the Vetiveria zizanioides roots agro-waste
Vetiver zizanioides roots are considered the most useful part of the plant. It is widely used to extract oil. The aromatic oil is used in perfumery,...
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Effect of composite amendments on physicochemical properties of copper tailings repaired by herbaceous plants
Phytoremediation is considered to be the most environmentally friendly green restoration technology for dealing with mine waste. Adding amendments...
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Potential of bioretention plants in treating urban runoff polluted with greywater under tropical climate
Bioretention systems are among the most popular stormwater best management practices (BMPs) for urban runoff treatment. Studies on plant performance...
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Influence of CaO-activated silicon-based slag amendment on the growth and heavy metal uptake of vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) grown in multi-metal-contaminated soils
Few plant species used for revegetation grow well in multi-metal-contaminated soils. Vetiver grass ( Vetiveria zizanioides ) is known to be tolerant of...
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Phytoassessment of Vetiver grass enhanced with EDTA soil amendment grown in single and mixed heavy metal–contaminated soil
Over the years, ethylene-diamine-tetra-acetate (EDTA) has been widely used for many purposes. However, there are inadequate phytoassessment studies...
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Chrysopogon zizanioides—a review on its pharmacognosy, chemical composition and pharmacological activities
Vetiver is a traditional plant with versatile applications in medicine, aroma, commerce, environmental-protection, and agriculture. This review was...
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Landfill leachate treatment by immediate one-step lime precipitation, carbonation, and phytoremediation fine-tuning
The high pollutant load of sanitary landfill leachates poses a huge challenge in the search for efficient and environment friendly solutions for...
