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Phyto : principles and resources for site remediation and landscape design / Kate Kennen and Niall Kirkwood.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York, NY : Routledge, 2015Edition: First editionDescription: xxxii, 346 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cmISBN:
  • 9780415814157
  • 0415814154
  • 9781315746661
  • 1315746662
Other title:
  • Principles and resources for site remediation and landscape design
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • TD878.48 .K46 2015
Online resources:
Contents:
Phytotechnology and the contemporary environment : an overview -- Fundamentals -- Contaminant classifications and plant selection -- Phytotypologies : phytotechnology planting types -- Site programs and land use --Additional resources.
Summary: "Phyto presents the concepts of phytoremediation and phytotechnology in one comprehensive guide, illustrating when plants can be considered for the uptake, removal or mitigation of on-site pollutants. current scientific case studies are covered, highlighting the advantages and limitations of plant-based cleanup. Typical contaminant groups found in the built environment are explained, and plant lists for mitigation of specific contaminants are included where applicable. This is the first book to address the benefits of phytotechnologies from a design point of view, taking complex scientific terms and translating the research into an easy-to-understand reference book for those involved in creating planting solutions. Typically, phytotechnology planting techniques are currently employed post-site contamination to help clean up already contaminated soil by taking advantage of the positive effects that plants can have upon harmful toxins and chemicals. This book presents a new concept to create projective planting designs with preventative phytotechnology abilities, 'phytobuffering' where future pollution may be expected for particular site programs."--Cover.
List(s) this item appears in: Restoration Ecology
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Lending Books Elisabeth C. Miller Library Tall Shelves QH541.15.R45 K46 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39352800157059
Total holds: 0

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Phytotechnology and the contemporary environment : an overview -- Fundamentals -- Contaminant classifications and plant selection -- Phytotypologies : phytotechnology planting types -- Site programs and land use --Additional resources.

"Phyto presents the concepts of phytoremediation and phytotechnology in one comprehensive guide, illustrating when plants can be considered for the uptake, removal or mitigation of on-site pollutants. current scientific case studies are covered, highlighting the advantages and limitations of plant-based cleanup. Typical contaminant groups found in the built environment are explained, and plant lists for mitigation of specific contaminants are included where applicable. This is the first book to address the benefits of phytotechnologies from a design point of view, taking complex scientific terms and translating the research into an easy-to-understand reference book for those involved in creating planting solutions. Typically, phytotechnology planting techniques are currently employed post-site contamination to help clean up already contaminated soil by taking advantage of the positive effects that plants can have upon harmful toxins and chemicals. This book presents a new concept to create projective planting designs with preventative phytotechnology abilities, 'phytobuffering' where future pollution may be expected for particular site programs."--Cover.

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