Phyto-engineering in repairing of infected or damaged ecosystem

  • Edwin Hualpa-Cutipa
  • , Ingrid Maldonado-Jimenez
  • , Evelin Amparo Yana-Neira
  • , Alvaro Gabino Sarmiento Mena
  • , Bernabé Luis-Alaya
  • , Marcos Chuquichanca
  • , Susan Raquel Ruiz Alba
  • , Lucero Katherine Castro Tena
  • , Alcides Garzon Flores

Research output: Chapter in Book/ReportChapterpeer-review

Abstract

Phyto-engineering is a discipline that focuses on the use of plants for the restoration and recovery of damaged or degraded ecosystems. This includes reforestation, the restoration of wetlands, and soil remediation. Phyto-engineering is a valuable tool that provides effective and sustainable solutions for ecosystem restoration and environmental protection by mimicking natural recovery processes using local plants that are resistant to local conditions. Plants play an important role in ecosystem restoration. They can protect and restore soil, control erosion, provide habitat for wildlife, and store carbon. In addition, plants can have a positive impact on the maintenance of biodiversity through the improvement of water and air quality. Plant engineering is an interdisciplinary discipline that integrates ecology, botany, geology, and hydrology to assess and solve environmental problems. The discipline also uses monitoring and evaluation techniques to determine restoration success and identify potential problems. The main benefits of phyto-engineering in restoring degraded environments and ecosystems are analyzed in this chapter. In addition, the most important cases of success after the application of phyto-engineering will be developed.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationIntegrated Biotechnological Solutions for the Treatment of Industrial Wastewater
Subtitle of host publicationFor a Healthy and Sustainable Environment
PublisherElsevier
Pages125-158
Number of pages34
ISBN (Electronic)9780443236075
ISBN (Print)9780443236082
DOIs
StateIndexed - 1 Jan 2025
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

  • environmental management
  • environmental pollution
  • mycoremediation
  • phyto-engineering
  • Wetlands

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