Phytotechnology

Phytotechnology (fromAncient Greek φυτο (phyto), meaning "plant",and τεχνολογία (technología); from τέχνη (téchnē), meaning "art, skill, craft",and -λογία (-logía), meaning "study of-") is an emerging field that implements solutions to scientific and engineering problems in the form of plants. It is distinct from ecotechnology and biotechnology as these fields encompass the use and study of ecosystems and living beings, respectively. Current study of this field has mostly been directed into contaminate removal (phytoremediation), storage (phytosequestration) and accumulation (see hyperaccumulators). Plant-based technologies have become alternatives to traditional cleanup procedures because of their low capital costs, high success rates, low maintenance requirements, end-use value, and aesthetic nature.