phytostabilization

Phytostabilization is an environmental technique that uses plants to immobilize pollutants in soil. Certain plants absorb or hold contaminants like heavy metals or chemicals in their roots, preventing them from spreading through water or air. This method helps stabilize contaminated sites, reducing risks to human health and ecosystems without removing the pollutants. It's a cost-effective, sustainable approach often used in land reclamation and remediation efforts to manage polluted soils safely.