Unique Presentation Identifier:
P11
Program Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Aniruddha Acharya
Document Type
Poster
Location
Face-to-face
Start Date
29-4-2025 9:30 AM
Abstract
Rapid urbanization and industrial activities have contributed to heavy metal contamination of several habitats thus leading to an emerging health and environmental challenge. Some heavy metals such as zinc, iron, molybdenum, manganese, copper, cobalt and nickel are found in trace amounts in biological organisms, however, most are harmful for cellular metabolism. Certain species of plants can accumulate large amounts of heavy metals and has been utilized to sustainably clean contaminated soil and water by a process called phytoremediation. Recent lab and field studies have reported promising results that could propel commercialization of this technology. The cellular and molecular mechanism involved in the sequestration and accumulation of heavy metals by plants is poorly understood, thus investigation of the cell signaling pathways and molecular cascades involved may identify candidates for biotechnological innovation. Bibliometric analysis indicates the trend of research in this evolving technology. The Web of Science platform was used to procure data from the past 10 years. Chinese Academy of Sciences contributes to largest volume of research articles in the field; however, India holds the highest rank in publication numbers related to phytoremediation when countries are compared. European Union commits the largest amount of funds on research related to this topic.
Recommended Citation
Edwards, Kaitlin A.; Dacus, Kayle; Wilbanks, Autumn; and Simms, Tatum, "Cellular and Molecular Mechanism of Heavy Metal Phytoremediation" (2025). ATU Student Research Symposium. 40.
https://orc.library.atu.edu/atu_rs/2025/2025/40
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Cellular and Molecular Mechanism of Heavy Metal Phytoremediation
Face-to-face
Rapid urbanization and industrial activities have contributed to heavy metal contamination of several habitats thus leading to an emerging health and environmental challenge. Some heavy metals such as zinc, iron, molybdenum, manganese, copper, cobalt and nickel are found in trace amounts in biological organisms, however, most are harmful for cellular metabolism. Certain species of plants can accumulate large amounts of heavy metals and has been utilized to sustainably clean contaminated soil and water by a process called phytoremediation. Recent lab and field studies have reported promising results that could propel commercialization of this technology. The cellular and molecular mechanism involved in the sequestration and accumulation of heavy metals by plants is poorly understood, thus investigation of the cell signaling pathways and molecular cascades involved may identify candidates for biotechnological innovation. Bibliometric analysis indicates the trend of research in this evolving technology. The Web of Science platform was used to procure data from the past 10 years. Chinese Academy of Sciences contributes to largest volume of research articles in the field; however, India holds the highest rank in publication numbers related to phytoremediation when countries are compared. European Union commits the largest amount of funds on research related to this topic.