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Untargeted metabolomics reveals anion and organ‐specific metabolic responses of salinity tolerance in willow Open
SUMMARY Willows can alleviate soil salinisation while generating sustainable feedstock for biorefinery, yet the metabolomic adaptations underlying their tolerance remain poorly understood. Salix miyabeana was treated with two environmental…
Efficiency of planted and unplanted vertical flow aerated filters in treatment of young landfill leachate Open
Young landfill leachate, produced by the passage of water through operating sites at a municipal landfill, is highly concentrated in organic matter, ammonia and metals, and is typically treated using intensive, conventional systems. Studie…
Untargeted metabolomics reveals anion and organ-specific biochemistry of salinity tolerance in willow Open
1 Abstract Willows can alleviate soil salinisation while generating sustainable feedstock for biorefinery, yet the metabolomic adaptations underlying their salt tolerance remain poorly understood. Testing two environmentally abundant salts…
A comprehensive review of planting approaches used to establish willow for environmental applications Open
Willow is considered an ideal plant species for environmental applications, including phytoremediation. Improving planting efficiency and reducing the costs of phytoremediation have become key steps for increasing its application. This pap…
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi elevate maize plant tolerance to Antimony, enhancing the nutritive value of seeds Open
The rise in industrial activity has resulted in an escalating threat antimony (Sb) buildups and biomagnifications in both plants and humans. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) have been thoroughly investigated as a soil enhancement due to …
Sustainability analysis of primary wastewater treatment by willow plantations in Québec Open
Wastewater treatment is a necessary step to avoid environmental impacts of water consumption and usage. Traditional approaches are expensive and are limited to developed countries. Phytofiltration using fast-growing trees and shrubs like w…
Irrigation with primary wastewater alters wood anatomy and composition in willow Salix miyabeana SX67 Open
Traditional treatment of wastewaters is a burden for local governments. Using short rotation coppice willow (SRCW) as vegetal filter has several environmental and economic benefits. Here, we investigated the effect of primary wastewater ir…
Treatment of Landfill Leachate by Short-Rotation Willow Coppice Plantations in a Large-Scale Experiment in Eastern Canada Open
The treatment of leachate by vegetative filters composed of short-rotation willow coppice (SRWC) has been shown to be a cost-effective alternative to conventional and costly methods. However, few studies have considered the treatment capab…
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Can we simultaneously decontaminate and cultivate? An urban cherry tomato story Open
Urban planners are increasingly focused on integrating urban farming as a creative strategy for producing sustainable, local food in underutilized spaces, once occupied by polluting industries, in peri‐urban areas. However, before urban fa…
Willow and Herbaceous Species’ Phytoremediation Potential in Zn-Contaminated Farm Field Soil in Eastern Québec, Canada: A Greenhouse Feasibility Study Open
Phytoremediation shows great promise as a plant-based alternative to conventional clean-up methods that are prohibitively expensive. As part of an integrated strategy, the selection of well-adapted plant species as well as planting and man…
Impact of Soil Characteristics and Weed Management Practices on Glyphosate and AMPA Persistence in Field Crops Soils from the St. Lawrence Lowlands (Quebec, Canada) Open
The use of glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs) in industrial agriculture has intensified in the past decades, causing a growing concern about the occurrence and spatial distribution of glyphosate and its principal metabolite, aminomethylpho…
Ectomycorrhizal Fungi Dominated the Root and Rhizosphere Microbial Communities of Two Willow Cultivars Grown for Six-Years in a Mixed-Contaminated Environment Open
There is a growing interest in plant microbiome’s engineering to optimize desired functions such as improved phytoremediation. This study is aimed at examining the microbial communities inhabiting the roots and rhizospheres of two Salix mi…
Field assessment of trace element phytoextraction by different <i>Populus</i> clones established on brownfields in southern Quebec (Canada) Open
Fast-growing hybrid poplars have been tested for their potential to remove trace elements (TE) from polluted soil in several temperate regions. Despite their potential, they have rarely been tested in countries with a cold temperate climat…
Willow Aboveground and Belowground Traits Can Predict Phytoremediation Services Open
The increasing number of contaminated sites worldwide calls for sustainable remediation, such as phytoremediation, in which plants are used to decontaminate soils. We hypothesized that better anchoring phytoremediation in plant ecophysiolo…
Biorefinery potential of sustainable municipal wastewater treatment using fast-growing willow Open
The use of willow plantations can be a sustainable approach for treating primary municipal wastewater, potentially reducing both the environmental and economic burdens associated with conventional treatment. However, the impact of wastewat…
Willows Used for Phytoremediation Increased Organic Contaminant Concentrations in Soil Surface Open
The Salix genus includes shrub species that are widely used in phytoremediation and various other phytotechnologies due to their advantageous characteristics, such as a high evapotranspiration (ET) rate, in particular when cultivated in sh…
Short Rotation Intensive Culture of Willow, Spent Mushroom Substrate and Ramial Chipped Wood for Bioremediation of a Contaminated Site Used for Land Farming Activities of a Former Petrochemical Plant Open
The aim of this study was to investigate the bioremediation impacts of willows grown in short rotation intensive culture (SRIC) and supplemented or not with spent mushroom substrate (SMS) and ramial chipped wood (RCW). Results did not show…
Effect of cleanup of spiked sludge on corn growth biosorption and metal leaching Open
A chemical leaching process was used for the cleanup of two municipal biosolids (MOS and BES) spiked with Cd, Cu, Zn or their mixture prior to agricultural use. Non-cleaned, cleaned and washed biosolids were compared as soil amendments for…
Phytochemical adaptions of Fast-growing Willow to Field-scale Municipal Wastewater Irrigation Open
Treatment of municipal wastewater has a high economic and environmental burden to communities around the world. Fast-growing Salix miyabeana (willow) trees can potentially be used to environmentally treat high volumes of primary municipal …
Effect of cleanup of spiked sludge on corn growth biosorption and leaching of metals Open
A bstract A chemical leaching process has been used for the cleanup of two municipal biosolids (MOS and BES) spiked with Cd, Cu, Zn or their mixture prior to agricultural use. Non-cleaned, cleaned and washed biosolids were compared as soil…
Preliminary results of the tolerance to inorganic contaminants and phytoextraction potential of twelve ornamental shrub species tested on an experimental contaminated site Open
In urban areas of China, several plant species are commonly used for ornamental purposes. Many of these plants have demonstrated a good capacity to resist these varied urban stresses, and it would be relevant to verify whether they can be …
The Performance of Five Willow Cultivars under Different Pedoclimatic Conditions and Rotation Cycles Open
A plant’s genotype, their environment, and the interaction between them influence its growth and development. In this study, we investigated the effect of these factors on the growth and biomass yield of willows in short-rotation coppice (…
Investigating the Effect of a Mixed Mycorrhizal Inoculum on the Productivity of Biomass Plantation Willows Grown on Marginal Farm Land Open
Inoculation with mycorrhizal fungi, proven mediators of soil fertility, has great potential in agricultural and silvicultural systems. This is particularly true in short-rotation coppices (SRCs), where questions of food displacement and fe…