ABSTRACT
Heavy metal (HM) contamination is considered a serious ecological pollution as it can impact the development of industries in various countries. This pollution can also cause several diseases in humans. A number of techniques have been employed to remove HMs from the environment and soil, such as phytoremediation, which aims at removing the pollutants from adulterated soils and water by means of plants. In contrast to this, “phytotechnologies make use of vegetation to contain and remove organic and inorganic contaminants that are present in the soil, surface waters and in the groundwater.” This chapter provides a brief perspective on recent advancements in the research and practical applications of phytoremediation and phytotechnologies.
