Phytormediation is an exciting new method for controlling and cleaning up hazardous wastes using green plants. This book is the first to compile the state of the science and engineering arts in this rapidly advancing field. Phytormediation: Approaches the subject from the perspectives of biochemistry, genetics, toxicology, and pathway analysis. Is written by two of the premier experts in the field.

Table of Contents:
Series Preface xi Preface xiii Contributors xxi Editorial Review Board xxvii Section I: Overview of Science and Applications 1 1. Overview of Phytotransformation and Control of Wastes 3 S. C. McCutcheon and J. L. Schnoor 2. Uptake and Metabolism of Organic Compounds: Green-Liver Model 59 J. G. Burken 3. Making Phytoremediation a Successful Technology 85 N. Marmiroli and S. C. McCutcheon Section II: Fundamentals of Phytotransformation And Control of Contaminants 121 4. Some Fundamental Advances for Xenobiotic Chemicals 123 J.-P. SchwitzgueÂbel and T. Vanek 5. Enzymes Used by Plants and Microorganisms to Detoxify Organic Compounds 159 N. L. Wolfe and C. F. Hoehamer 6. Plant Tolerances to Contaminants 189 V. F. Medina, E. Maestri, M. Marmiroli, A. C. Dietz, and S. C. McCutcheon 7. Root Development and Rooting at Depths 233 M. C. Negri, E. G. Gatliff, J. J. Quinn, and R. R. Hinchman 8. Measuring and Modeling Tree and Stand Level Transpiration 263 J. M. Vose, G. J. Harvey, K. J. Elliott, and B. D. Clinton Section III: Science and Practice for Aromatic, Phenolic, and Hydrocarbon Contaminants 283 9. Transformation of Organic Contaminants by Different Plant Systems 285 H. Harms, M. Bokern, M. Kolb, and C. Bock 10. Ecology of Rhizosphere Bioremediation 317 P. E. Olson, K. F. Reardon, and E. A. H. Pilon-Smits 11. Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in the Rhizosphere 355 S. L. Hutchinson, A. P. Schwab, and M. K. Banks Section IV: Transformation and Control Of Explosives 387 12. Role of Plants in the Transformation of Explosives 389 M. Subramanian and J. V. Shanks 13. Transformation Kinetics of Trinitrotoluene Conversion in Aquatic Plants 409 M. E. Jacobson, S. Y. Chiang, L. Gueriguian, L. R. Westholm, J. Pierson, G. Zhu, and F. M. Saunders 14. Proof of Phytoremediation for Explosives in Water and Soil 429 S. C. McCutcheon, V. F. Medina, and S. L. Larson 15. Phytorestoration at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant 481 P. L. Thompson, D. D. Moses, and K. M. Howe Section V: Fate and Control of Chlorinated Solvents and other Halogenated Compounds 497 16. Sequestration and Transformation of Water Soluble Halogenated Organic Compounds Using Aquatic Plants, Algae, and Microbial Mats 499 V. A. Nzengung, W. L. O'Niell, S. C. McCutcheon, and N. L. Wolfe 17. Fate of Trichloroethylene in Terrestrial Plants 529 T. Q. Shang, L. A. Newman, and M. P. Gordon 18. Uptake, Metabolism, and Phytovolatilization of Trichloroethylene by Indigenous Vegetation: Impact of Precipitation 561 W. J. Doucette, B. G. Bugbee, S. C. Smith, C. J. Pajak, and J. S. Ginn 19. Multiple-Process Assessment for a Chlorinated-Solvent Plume 589 S. M. Eberts, G. J. Harvey, S. A. Jones, and S. W. Beckman 20. Five-Year Pilot Study: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 635 S. R. Hirsh, H. R. Compton, D. H. Matey, J. G. Wrobel, and W. H. Schneider Section VI: Modeling, Design, and 21. Modeling and Design of Phytoremediation 663. 21. Modeling and Design of Phytoremediation 663 L. C. Davis, L. E. Erickson, M. Narayanan, and Q. Zhang 22. Hydrologic Feasibility Assessment and Design in Phytoremediation 695 J. W. Weaver, S. C. McCutcheon, and S. L. Hutchinson 23. Waste Management Using Trees: Wastewater, Leachate, and Groundwater Irrigation 717 J. L. Jordahl, M. F. Madison, J. K. Smesrud, H. M. Emond, and M. Q. Motte 24. Salt Tolerant Plants to Concentrate Saline Waste Streams 753 M. C. Negri, R. R. Hinchman, and T. L. Settle Section VII: Latest Advances 763 25. Metabolism and Genetics of Atmospheric Nitrogen Dioxide Control Using Pollutant-Philic Plants 765 H. Morikawa, M. Takahashi, and Y. Kawamura 26. Treatment of Atmospheric Halogenated Hydrocarbons by Plants and Fungi 787 P. M. Jeffers and C. D. Liddy 27. Phytoremediation of Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether 805 S. K. Winnike-McMillan, Q. Zhang, L. C. Davis, L. E. Erickson, and J. L. Schnoor 28. Phytoremediation of Cyanide-Polluted Soils 829 S. A. J. Trapp and H. Christiansen 29. Phytoremediation of Perchlorate 863 V. A. Nzengung and S. C. McCutcheon 30. Databases and Protocol for Plant and Microorganism Selection: Hydrocarbons and Metals 887 T. C. McIntyre 31. Field Evaluations of Phytotechnologies 905 S. A. Rock Index of Names of Plants 925 Index 939