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Environmental Science

Phytoremediation of Contaminated Soils Using Hyperaccumulators

Quick fact

Some hyperaccumulator plants can accumulate up to 3% of their dry weight in nickel, making them living metal sponges that can be harvested and processed.

Why this is interesting

What if the most effective way to clean polluted soil was to let plants do the work? Certain plants can absorb toxic metals and store them safely, turning contaminated land into a resource for harvest.