Title:
Real-world Phytoremediation Data on Amaranth and Experience from a Two-year Field Trial in the Phy2climate Project
Author(s):
Kidikas, Ž., Kasiuliene, A., Rubežius, M.
Document(s):
Paper
Slide presentation
Abstract:
The "Phy2Climate" project aims to achieve clean biofuel production and phytoremediation solutions from contaminated lands worldwide. A site contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons, previously used as an oil storage base during the Soviet era, was selected for the project. Due to accidental spills and past mishandling, the soil at the site remains contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons levels up to 22 times above the limit values. The primary phytoremediation method for petroleum-contaminated soil is rhizodegradation, which involves stimulating the population of organic-degrading microorganisms through the plant rhizosphere. Therefore, the contaminated soil was treated with organic and mineral fertilizers to support plant growth and microbiological additives to ensure rhizodegradation. Amaranthus caudatus was cultivated on a prepared plot for two consecutive years. The main parameters used to assess phytoremediation efficiency were biomass output and changes in petroleum hydrocarbon concentration in the soil.
Keywords:
energy crops, phytoremediation, amaranth, organic pollutants, soil contamination
Topic:
Sustainable Resources for Decarbonising the Economy
Subtopic:
Innovative biomass production for energy integrated into traditional agri-forestry systems
Event:
32nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1BO.1.3
Pages:
35 - 40
ISBN:
978-88-89407-24-0
Paper DOI:
10.5071/32ndEUBCE2024-1BO.1.3
Price:
FREE
