Phytoremediation Technology and How to Increase Phytoremediation Capacity of Plants

Abstract

Abstract: Phytoremediation technology is the use of green plants for remediation of heavy metals and contaminants. Heavy metals like lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr) affect the green plants. The use of EDTA (Ethylenediaaminetetra acetic acid) increases the Phytoremediation capacity of plants. Increases the metal uptake of plants. It also increases the Phytoextracting capacity of plants. EDTA increases the growth of plants and helpful in maintaining green vegetation. EDTA is a stong chelator, it remediate the heavy metal from polluted soil by making complex with metal. Keywords: Phytoremediation, EDTA, Phytoextraction, Plants, Chromium.