Phytoremediation describes a range of processes mediated by plants that are useful in treating environmental problems.
Phytoextraction- uptake and concentration of substances from the environment into plant biomass
Phytostabilization- reducing the mobility of substances in the environment
Phytotransformation- chemical modification of environmental substances as a result of plant metabolism, resulting in the inactivation, degradation, or immobilization of the substances
Phytostimulation (aka rhizosphere degradation)- enhancement of soil microbial activity for the degradation of contaminants, usually with roots
Phytovolatilization- removal of substances from soil or water and releasing into the air
Rhizafiltration- filtering water through a mass of roots to remove toxic substances and/or excess nutrients
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