Morpho-physiological and biochemical insights into phytoremediation of lithium by sunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea L.) and napier grass (Cenchrus purpureus Schumach.).

ABSTRACT: Phytoremediation is a green and cost-effective strategy used to clean up metal pollutants from contaminated soils. Recently, non-crop species have gained attention for their ability to adapt to and thrive in contaminated environments, making them promising candidates for phytoextraction. However, their effectiveness in accumulating lithium (Li) is not well understood. This study explored the potential of sunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea L.) and napier grass (Cenchrus purpureus Schumach.) for phytoextraction of lithium a challenging and emerging soil contaminant under controlled greenhouse conditions. Inductively coupled plasma‒mass spectrometry (ICP‒MS) was used to measure uptake of lithium and compartmentalized in plant tissues at different contamination levels. Both sunn hemp and napier gras

SUBMITTER: Alva A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12816059 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature