Willow trees are cost-efficient cleaners of contaminated soil

Friday, December 12, 2014 - 16:31 in Earth & Climate

Using broad-leaved trees such as willow trees in the phytoremediation of contaminated soils constitutes a cost-efficient method for restoring mining areas and landfills, according to new research. The project studied willow tree growth in contaminated soils in Finland and Russia.

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