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The benefits of phytoremediation and the qualities present in the plant when trying to discover plants suitable for use in phytoremediation. Also determine the problems with phytoremediation and their applications.
Concept introduction:
The process used to remove the contaminants, sludge in the soil and groundwater is known as phytoremediation. It is a low cost process that uses different types of plants
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