Evaluation of Populus and Salix Continuously Irrigated with Landfill Leachate I. Genotype-Specific Elemental Phytoremediation

Ronald S. Zalesny; Edmund O. Bauer

doi:10.1080/15226510701476461

Evaluation of Populus and Salix Continuously Irrigated with Landfill Leachate I. Genotype-Specific Elemental Phytoremediation

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Authors:

Ronald S. Zalesny, Edmund O. Bauer

Year:

2007

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/15226510701476461

Source:

International Journal of Phytoremediation

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Abstract

There is a need for the identification and selection of specific tree genotypes that can sequester elements from contaminated soils, with elevated rates of uptake. We irrigated Populus (DN17, DN182, DN34, NM2, NM6) and Salix (94003, 94012, S287, S566, SX61) genotypes planted in large soil-filled containers with landfill leachate or municipal water and tested for differences in inorganic element concentrations (P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Zn, B, Mn, Fe, Cu, Al, Na, and Cl) in the leaves, stems, and roots. Trees were irrigated with leachate or water during the final 12 wk of the 18-wk study. Genotype-specific uptake existed. For genera, tissue concentrations exhibited four responses.

Keywords

remediation, uptake, poplar, willow, heavy metals, salts, nutrients

Citation

Zalesny, Ronald S.; Bauer, Edmund O. 2007. Evaluation of Populus and Salix Continuously Irrigated with Landfill Leachate I. Genotype-Specific Elemental Phytoremediation . International Journal of Phytoremediation. 9(4): 281-306. https://doi.org/10.1080/15226510701476461.