The importance and influence of groundwater fluctuations in phytoremediation

Author

Jeff A. Weishaar

Keywords and Phrases

Phytovolatilization

Abstract

"The primary purpose of this research is to study the relationship between microbial degradation and plant uptake of volatile hydrocarbons, such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene. While these compounds are known to biodegrade and are capable of transport into plant tissue, any relationship between the two removal mechanisms remains largely unknown. The goal of this work is to better understand the interactions of these multiple biological processes within a phtytoremediation effort"--Introduction, page 3.

Advisor(s)

Burken, Joel G. (Joel Gerard)

Committee Member(s)

Fitch, Mark W.
Mormile, Melanie R.

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Environmental Engineering

Sponsor(s)

BP Remediation Management Function

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Summer 2007

Pagination

ix, 90 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-165).

Rights

© 2007 Jeff Weishaar, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

BenzeneEthylbenzeneHydrocarbons -- BiodegradationPhytoremediationTolueneXylene

Thesis Number

T 9240

Print OCLC #

233647481

Electronic OCLC #

181370988

Recommended Citation

Weishaar, Jeff A., "The importance and influence of groundwater fluctuations in phytoremediation" (2007). Masters Theses. 4576.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/4576