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Published on: 10/15/2003
Last Visited: 7/3/2008
Dr. Michael J. Blaylock(703) 961-8700, blaylock@edenspace.com
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"Much of the equipment and many of the skills needed for successful phytoremediation are the same as those used in farming, soil preparation, fertilization, seeding, weed and pest control, irrigation, and harvest," observed Dr. Michael J. Blaylock, Edenspace's Principal Investigator on the project."Farmers who receive additional training in phytoremediation techniques should be able to address large-scale environmental challenges at Superfund sites, brownfields, and mining and industrial locations for which no cost-effective cleanup alternatives currently exist."Dr. Blaylock listed several examples of potential farmer-led projects, including:
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Note to Editors: For a JPEG image of a field of lead-extracting sunflower plants growing at a small arms firing range, please contact Dr. Blaylock.