phytoremediation

Protecting Crops From Radiation-Contaminated Soil

Researchers have identified a chemical compound which blocks the uptake of radioactive cesium in plant roots.

Naked Oats Clean Up Radioactive Soil

Naked oat plants are able to remove 1.4 percent of radioactive strontium from contaminated soil after 120 days.

Sick Building Syndrome: Indoor Plants Can Extract Formaldehyde From Air

Indoor volatile organic compounds have been known to cause 'sick building syndrome.' Researchers ranked 86 plant species for their ability improve air quality, also known as phytoremediation.