Organic matter-microorganism-plant in soil bioremediation: A synergic approach

Reviews in Environmental Science and Biotechnology

Volumn 12, Issue 4, 2013, Pages 399-419

  Masciandaro, G ^a   Macci, C ^a   Peruzzi, E ^a   Ceccanti, B ^a   Doni, S ^a  

^a CNR   (Italy)

Author keywords

Heavy metals; Organic contaminants; Phytoremediation; Soil decontamination; Soil reclamation

Indexed keywords

BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); FUNGI;

EID: 84888340135     PISSN: 15691705     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11157-013-9313-3     Document Type: Article

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