Authors:
Li, M.S.
Publication Date:
2006
Abstract/Summary:
Metal-mined derelict land is often more metal toxic and deficient of macronutrients and is tougher for revegetation. Many substrate amelioration techniques were proposed and tolerant plant species were tested for use of reclamation of the metal-mined tailings. Five hyperaccumulator species have been reported in China for the potential use in phytoremediation. However, these accomplishments were all at laboratory or small-scale field demonstration stage and still far from the practical use in reality. To accelerate the restoration and utilization of mine wasteland, several recommendations are put forward in this review. Above these suggestions, the commitment and efficiency of the government at all levels are vital.
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article
Source:
Science of the Total Environment
Link:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969705003712