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Growth, physiological and molecular traits in Salicaceae trees investigated for phytoremediation of heavy metals and organics

Marmiroli, M., Pietrini, F., Maestri, E., Zacchini, M., Marmiroli, N., Massacci, A.·2011·Tree Physiology

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Worldwide, there are many large areas moderately contaminated with heavy metals and/or organics that have not been remediated due to the high cost and technical drawbacks of currently available technologies. Methods with a good potential for coping with these limitations are emerging from phytoremediation techniques, using, for example, specific amendments and/or plants selected from various candidates proven in several investigations to be reasonably efficient in extracting heavy metals from soil or water, or in co-metabolizing organics with bacteria flourishing or inoculated in their rhizospheres. Populus and Salix spp., two genera belonging to the Salicaceae family, include genotypes that can be considered among the candidates for this phytoremediation approach. This review shows the recent improvements in analytical tools based on the identification of useful genetic diversity associated with classical growth, physiological and biochemical traits, and the importance of plant genotype selection for enhancing phytoremediation efficiency. Particularly interesting are studies on the application of the phytoremediation of heavy metals and of chlorinated organics, in which microorganisms selected for their degradation capabilities were bioaugmented in the rhizosphere of Salicaceae planted at a high density for biomass and bioenergy production.

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  • Populus species are characterized by fast-growth, deep-rooting systems and can be managed in short-rotation coppicing plantations.

    “The use of Populus species has been proposed for phytomanagement purposes because these woody species are characterized by fast-growth, deep-rooting systems and can be managed in short-rotation coppicing plantations (Ciadamidaro et al., 2017; Laureysens et al., 2005, 2004; Marmiroli et al., 2011; Migeon et al., 2009; Rohde et al., 2018; Vangronsveld et al., 2009; Yáñez et al., 2019).”

    From Poplar rotation coppice at a trace element-contaminated phytomanagement site: A 10-year study revealing biomass production, element export and impact on extractable elements (2020) · cites this paper as Marmiroli et al., 2011

    The “High biomass production and relation with phytoremediation traits” section (page unavailable) describes fast growth in Salicaceae, a family that includes Populus, and short-rotation coppicing as a phytoremediation strategy. It says deep rooting is possible when poles are planted several metres deep, rather than describing deep root systems as an unqualified characteristic of Populus species. (LLM, conf=0.83)

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  • The use of Populus species has been proposed for phytomanagement purposes.

    “The use of Populus species has been proposed for phytomanagement purposes because these woody species are characterized by fast-growth, deep-rooting systems and can be managed in short-rotation coppicing plantations (Ciadamidaro et al., 2017; Laureysens et al., 2005, 2004; Marmiroli et al., 2011; Migeon et al., 2009; Rohde et al., 2018; Vangronsveld et al., 2009; Yáñez et al., 2019).”
  • Within the same plant species various ecotypes, cultivars/varieties or clones can differ greatly in their response to the presence of contaminants.

    “Within the same plant species various ecotypes, cultivars/varieties or clones can differ greatly in their response to the presence of contaminants (Vyslouzilova et al., 2003;Marmiroli et al., 2011;Ruttens et al., 2011;Kidd et al., 2015).”

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Authors
Marmiroli, M., Pietrini, F., Maestri, E., Zacchini, M., Marmiroli, N., & Massacci, A.
Affiliations
  • University of Parma (IT)
  • National Research Council (IT)
Venue
Tree Physiology
Published
2011-11-02
Volume
31
Issue
12
Pages
1319-1334
ISSN
  • 0829-318X (ISSN-L)
  • 1758-4469
OpenAlex
W2110804577
Cited by
186
References
168
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.10
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Tree Physiology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca (PRIN 2008)
  • Università degli Studi di Parma
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Pollution › Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Pollution › Heavy metals in environment
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
Keywords
phytoremediation, Salicaceae, poplar, willow, heavy metals, organochlorine compounds, plant growth parameters, plant physiological traits, genetic diversity, genotype selection, biomass production, bioenergy
MeSH terms
Biodegradation, Environmental, Organic Chemicals, Trees, Metals, Heavy, Quantitative Trait, Heritable, Salicaceae

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