Phytoremediation Potential of Perennial Grasses

Phytoremediation Potential of Perennial Grasses provides readers with the knowledge to select specific perennial grass species according to site-specific needs. In addition, it demonstrates the potential opportunities for grass-based phytoremediation to yield phytoproducts, especially biomass-based bioenergy and aromatic essential oils as a green economy while in the process of remediating contaminated sites. The book brings together recent and established knowledge on different aspects of grass-based phytoremediation, providing this information in a single source that offers a cutting-edge synthesis of scientific and experiential knowledge on polluted site restoration that is useful for both practitioners and scientists in environmental science and ecology.

Provides a holistic approach to grass-based phytoremediation, covering the ecological, economic and social issues related to its managementAddresses the key role that grass-based phytoremediation plays in maintaining ecosystem services in polluted sitesIncludes strategies to mitigate costs related to the phytoremediation of polluted sites

1: Perennial grasses in phytoremediation—challenges and opportunities

2: Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash— more than a promising crop in phytoremediation

3: The potential of sewan grass (Lasiurus sindicus henr.) in phytoremediation—an endangered grass species of desert

4: Miscanthus–a perennial energy grass in phytoremediation

5: Phragmites species – promising perennial grasses for phytoremediation and biofuel production

6: Feasibilty of festuca rubra L. native grass in phytoremediation

7: Reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea L.)–Coupling phytoremediation with biofuel production

8: Switchgrass–an asset for phytoremediation and bioenergy production

9: Cymbopogon flexuosus–an essential oil-bearing aromatic grass for phytoremediation

10: Saccharum spp.—potential role in ecorestoration and biomass production

11: Bermuda grass—Its role in ecological restoration and biomass production

12: Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis (Carrière) J.Houz.)–One of the most valuable bamboo species for phytoremediation

13: The application of Calamagrostis epigejos (L.) Roth. in phytoremediation technologies

14: Potential of napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach.) for phytoremediation and biofuel production

15: Role of microbes in grass–based phytoremediation

16: Case studies of perennial grasses—Phytoremediation (holistic approach)