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Hyper accumulator plant
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A hyperaccumulator plant is a type of plant that has the ability to absorb and accumulate high concentrations of specific metals or minerals from the soil in which it grows. These plants are able to store these metals or minerals in their tissues without being adversely affected by their toxicity. This unusual ability makes hyperaccumulator plants an important tool in phytoremediation, a process in which plants are used to remove contaminants from soil or water.
Some commonly known hyperaccumulator plants include the alpine pennycress (Thlaspi caerulescens) which accumulates zinc and cadmium, and the Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) which accumulates selenium. These plants have been studied for their potential use in cleaning up polluted sites, such as mine tailings, where traditional remediation methods may be impractical or costly.
Some commonly known hyperaccumulator plants include the alpine pennycress (Thlaspi caerulescens) which accumulates zinc and cadmium, and the Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) which accumulates selenium. These plants have been studied for their potential use in cleaning up polluted sites, such as mine tailings, where traditional remediation methods may be impractical or costly.