Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0229923]Researchers: Emeritus Professor Jack Ng (Chief Investigator) , Nanjappa Ashwath (Chief Investigator) , Prof David Midmore (Chief Investigator) , Lukas Van Zweiten (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Phytoremediation of arsenic contaminated sites using arsenic hyperaccumulating plants. The legacy of using arsenical compounds in pest control activities has resulted in many contaminated sites. Since the inorganic arsenic is carcinogenic, stringent laws have been enforced to control arsenic (As) in the environment. This project investigates the potential of using the recently discovered (Ma et al, 2001) arsenic hyperaccumulating (22,000 mgAs/kgDW) fern, Pteris vittata, in the removal of arsenic from dip sites and railway tracks in Qld, and orchards in northern NSW. The impacts of growing hyperaccumulating plants on grazing animals and the environment, and the disposal of arsenic from contaminated plants will also be studied.
Funding Amount $135,270
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0229923
- ARC : LP0229923