SOIL MICROBIAL ECOLOGY GROUP

PHYTOCAD

Title: Biomonitoring of a metal phytoextraction process: cadmium (PHYTOCAD)

Funded by: Biscay County Council (EKINBERRI Programme)

Period: 2005-2006.

Microcosm phytoremediation study

Main objective

To assess the efficiency of a metal (Cd) phytoextraction process with microbial bioindicators of soil health.

Specific objectives

(I) To study the impact of metals (Cd) on soil functionin.

(II) To study the capacity of T. caerulescens to phytoextract Cd.

(III) To study the effect of the phytoextraction process on soil health.

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