ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Remediation of Soil-Free Grounds Contaminated
by Zinc, Lead and Cadmium with the Use
of Metallophytes
K. Ciarkowska1, E. Hanus-Fajerska2
1Soil Science and Soil Protection Departament,
2Botany Department in Faculty of Horticulture, Agricultural University in Kraków, Poland
2Botany Department in Faculty of Horticulture, Agricultural University in Kraków, Poland
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2008;17(5):707-712
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ABSTRACT
Our work addresses the issue of remediation of grounds heavily contaminated with zinc, lead and cadmium
using local plant species Armeria maritima and Silene vulgaris. The results of the field experiment
showed that the cultivation of tested plant species caused a significant decrease of zinc and lead content in
post-flotation waste material and both tested plant species could be applied to phytostabilisation of areas contaminated
by heavy metals. Moreover, the use for remediation of the Olkusz settling ponds can be favourable
for the restoration of native ecosystems on degraded areas.
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