A Novel Approach of Bast Fiber Plants for Heavy Metals Decontamination in Soil

Abstract: 

This article compares four different bast fiber plants, based on their effectiveness for phytoremediation,  specifically absorption of heavy metals in soil. It also highlights the environmental challenges such as  topsoil contamination and groudwater pollution, which pose a threat to biological and biochemical  processes. 

Key Findings: 

• Hemp was the crop that accumulated Zinc the strongest 

• Hemp was found to be a suitable species for soil remediating of heavy metals Zinc and Lead Context: 

• As this is a review, the data used is from other studies 

Correspondence:  

Nur Zaida Zahari 

Environmental Science Programme, Faculty of Science and Natural Resources, Universiti  Malaysia Sabah, UMS Road, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Malaysia. 

Email: zaidazahari@ums.edu.my

Cleophas, F.N. et al. (2023). Phytoremediation: A Novel Approach of Bast Fiber Plants (Hemp, Kenaf,  Jute and Flax) for Heavy Metals Decontamination in Soil—Review. Toxics, 11 (1), 5.