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SEEFOR (South-east European forestry), Vol. 15 No. 1, 2024.

Review article

https://doi.org/10.15177/seefor.24-09

Practices for Phytoremediation of Soil in Serbia

Filip Vasić orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-0915-4802 ; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry, Kneza Višeslava 1, RS-11000 Belgrade, Serbia *
Snežana Belanović Simić ; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry, Kneza Višeslava 1, RS-11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Dragana Čavlović orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-0554-984X ; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry, Kneza Višeslava 1, RS-11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Predrag Miljković orcid id orcid.org/0000-0001-6060-4349 ; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry, Kneza Višeslava 1, RS-11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Milica Caković orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-4005-2660 ; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry, Kneza Višeslava 1, RS-11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Nikola Jovanović ; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry, Kneza Višeslava 1, RS-11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Aleksandar Marković ; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry, Kneza Višeslava 1, RS-11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tara Grujić orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-0122-6402 ; Institute of Soil Science, Teodora Drajzera 7, RS-11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Sara Lukić orcid id orcid.org/0000-0003-4653-9717 ; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry, Kneza Višeslava 1, RS-11000 Belgrade, Serbia

* Corresponding author.

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Abstract

Phytoremediation stands as a crucial tool for addressing pollution, yet its application in Europe remains inadequately explored. Taking Serbia as a test case, this literature review delves into the state of knowledge regarding phytoremediation, exploring the regional distribution of contaminated sites, the prevalence of analysed contaminants, and the diversity of plant species employed for phytoremediation. Analysis revealed 24 distinct locations, 11 sampling parts, scrutiny of 24 potential toxic elements (PTEs) and nutrients, and the involvement of 65 plant species. Predominantly, research sites were associated with industrial areas, particularly mining sites. The efficacy of various plants varied across multiple factors, with soil, roots, and leaves emerging as the most frequently sampled components in reviewed manuscripts. Notably, the scientific literature emphasized Cu, Zn, Cd, and Pb as the most frequently studied PTEs in the context of phytoremediation. This review underscores the need for increased attention to phytoremediation research in Serbia, advocating a more widespread and intensive exploration, both geographically and in research efforts. The compilation of plant species employed for phytoremediation offers valuable insights into the effectiveness of particular species in distinct phytoremediation practices.

Keywords

potential toxic elements (PTEs); soil pollution; plant uptake; soil reclamation; phytostabilisation; biomonitoring

Hrčak ID:

319955

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/319955

Publication date:

9.5.2024.

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