Soil protection and remediation by chemical and biological approaches

Project (past)

Project dates01 Apr 1999 to end of 31 Mar 2008
FunderBiotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
Project number4174
DepartmentAgriculture and the Environment (AEN) Division
Soil Science (SSC)
Research fish codeBBS/E/C/00004174
Grant IDBBS/E/C/00004174

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Mediated amperometric whole-cell biosensors for assessment of bioavailabilty and toxicity of copper in soil

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Ding, Y., Zhang, T., Rawson, D. and McGrath, S. P. 2007. Mediated amperometric whole-cell biosensors for assessment of bioavailabilty and toxicity of copper in soil. Abstracts 2nd International Conference on Environmental, Industrial and Applied Microbiology (BioMicroWorld2007), Seville, 28 November-1 December 2007 . pp. 43

Micronutrients in soil and agrosystems: occurrence and availability.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Johnston, A. E. 2004. Micronutrients in soil and agrosystems: occurrence and availability. Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society. 544, p. 32pp.

Modelling of cadmium uptake by spring wheat in agricultural land amended with sewage sludge

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Morales-Scott, M., Young, S. D., Crout, N. M. J. and McGrath, S. P. 2005. Modelling of cadmium uptake by spring wheat in agricultural land amended with sewage sludge. Proceedings 8th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Adelaide, 3-7 April 2005 .

Molybdenum sequestration in Brassica species. A role for anthocyanins?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Hale, K. L., McGrath, S. P., Lombi, E., Stack, S. M., Terry, N., Pickering, I. J., George, G. N. and Pilon-Smits, E. A. H. 2001. Molybdenum sequestration in Brassica species. A role for anthocyanins? Plant Physiology. 126 (4), pp. 1391-1402. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.126.4.1391

Mutation in nicotianamine aminotransferase stimulated the Fe(II) acquisition system and led to iron accumulation in rice

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Cheng, L., Wang, F., Shou, H., Huang, F., Zheng, L., He, F., Li, J., Zhao, F-J., Ueno, D., Ma, J. F. and Wu, P. 2007. Mutation in nicotianamine aminotransferase stimulated the Fe(II) acquisition system and led to iron accumulation in rice. Plant Physiology. 145, pp. 1647-1657. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.107.107912

Observations on historical, contemporary, and natural PCDD/Fs

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Green, N. J. L., Hassanin, A., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 2004. Observations on historical, contemporary, and natural PCDD/Fs. Environmental Science & Technology. 38, pp. 715-723.

Physiological evidence for a high-affinity cadmium transporter highly expressed in a Thlaspi caerulescens ecotype

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Young, S. D. and Sacchi, G. A. 2001. Physiological evidence for a high-affinity cadmium transporter highly expressed in a Thlaspi caerulescens ecotype. New Phytologist. 149 (1), pp. 53-60. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1469-8137.2001.00003.x

Phytoextraction of cadmium and zinc by Salix from soil historically amended with sewage sludge

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Maxted, A. P., Black, C. R., West, H. M., Crout, N. M. J., McGrath, S. P. and Young, S. D. 2007. Phytoextraction of cadmium and zinc by Salix from soil historically amended with sewage sludge. Plant and Soil. 290, pp. 157-172. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-006-9149-5

Phytoextraction of heavy metal contaminated soils with Thlaspi goesingense and Amaranthus hybridus : Rhizosphere manipulation using EDTA and ammonium sulfate

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Puschenreiter, M., Stoger, G., Lombi, E., Horak, O. and Wenzel, W. W. 2001. Phytoextraction of heavy metal contaminated soils with Thlaspi goesingense and Amaranthus hybridus : Rhizosphere manipulation using EDTA and ammonium sulfate. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science. 164 (6), pp. 615-621. https://doi.org/10.1002/1522-2624(200112)164:6<615::AID-JPLN615>3.0.CO;2-6

Phytoextraction of metals and metalloids from contaminated soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2003. Phytoextraction of metals and metalloids from contaminated soils. Current Opinion in Biotechnology. 14, pp. 277-282.

Phytoextraction of metals from contaminated soils: fact and fiction

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Zhao, F-J. 2004. Phytoextraction of metals from contaminated soils: fact and fiction. McGrath, S. P., Vanek, T., Marschner, B., Zhao, F-J., Luo, Y. M., Newman, L., Edelman, T. and Japenga, J. (ed.) Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation (SoilRem), Nanjing, 9-12 November 2004 . pp. 168-169

Phytoextraction of metals from contaminated soils: where is it going?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2005. Phytoextraction of metals from contaminated soils: where is it going? Li, C. J. (ed.) Plant Nutrition for Food Security, Human Health and Environmental Protection. Proceedings 15th International Plant Nutrition Colloquium, Beijing, 14-19 September 2005 . Tsinghua University Press, Beijing. pp. 46-47

Phytoextraction of metals: investigation of hyperaccumulation and field testing

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Caille, N., Lombi, E. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Phytoextraction of metals: investigation of hyperaccumulation and field testing. Proceedings CL:AIRE Annual Project Conference, London, 31 March 2003 .

Phytoremedation of heavy metal-contaminated soils: natural hyperaccumulation versus chemically enhanced phytoextraction

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J., Dunham, S. J. and McGrath, S. P. 2001. Phytoremedation of heavy metal-contaminated soils: natural hyperaccumulation versus chemically enhanced phytoextraction. Journal of Environmental Quality. 30 (6), pp. 1919-1926. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2001.1919

Phytoremediation of arsenic-contaminated soils using the hyperaccumulating fern Pteris vittata

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Shelmerdine, P. A., Black, C. R. and Young, S. D. 2004. Phytoremediation of arsenic-contaminated soils using the hyperaccumulating fern Pteris vittata. McGrath, S. P., Vanek, T., Marschner, B., Zhao, F-J., Luo, Y. M., Newman, L., Edelman, T. and Japenga, J. (ed.) Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation (SoilRem), Nanjing, 9-12 November 2004 . pp. 205-212

Phytoremediation of Cd-contaminated soils in Japan with the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Yanai, J., Nishiyama, Y. and Kosaki, T. 2005. Phytoremediation of Cd-contaminated soils in Japan with the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens. Proceedings 8th Internatrional Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Adelaide, 3-7 April 2005 .

Phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated soils: mechanisms and feasibility

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated soils: mechanisms and feasibility. Abstracts Joint BSSS/SETAC Meeting on Integrating Novel Approaches to Pollution Research in Terrestrial and Marine Environments, Aberdeen, 7-10 September 2003 .

Phytoremediation of metals, metalloids, and radionuclides

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Lombi, E. 2002. Phytoremediation of metals, metalloids, and radionuclides. Advances in Agronomy. 75, pp. 1-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0065-2113(02)75002-5

Plant and rhizosphere processes involved in phytoremediation of metal-contaminated soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Lombi, E. 2001. Plant and rhizosphere processes involved in phytoremediation of metal-contaminated soils. Plant and Soil. 232 (1-2), pp. 207-214. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1010358708525

Plant nutrition for food security, human health and environmental protection. Proceedings 15th International Plant Nutrition Colloquium, Beijing, 14-19 September 2005

E - Books edited/written by staff member, alone/with others
Li, C. J., Zhang, F-S., Doberman, A., Hinsinger, P., Lambers, H., Li, X. L., Marschner, P., Maene, L., McGrath, S. P., Oenema, O., Peng, S. B., Rengel, Z., Shen, Q. R., Welch, R., Von Wiren, N. and Yan, X. L. Zhu, Y-G. (ed.) 2005. Plant nutrition for food security, human health and environmental protection. Proceedings 15th International Plant Nutrition Colloquium, Beijing, 14-19 September 2005. Tsinghua University Press, Beijing.

Plants clean-up soils

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
McGrath, S. P. 1996. Plants clean-up soils. BBSRC Science Brief. 4, pp. 8-9.

Pollutants. Persistant organic (POPs)

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Johnson, D. 2005. Pollutants. Persistant organic (POPs).

Predicting arsenic solubility in contaminated soils using isotopic dilution techniques

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Tye, A. M., Young, S. D., Crout, N. M. J., Zhang, H., Preston, S., Bailey, E. H., Davison, W., McGrath, S. P., Paton, G. I. and Kilham, K. 2002. Predicting arsenic solubility in contaminated soils using isotopic dilution techniques. Environmental Science & Technology. 36, pp. 982-988.

Predicting cadmium concentrations in wheat and barley grain using soil properties

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Adams, M. L., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Nicholson, F. A. and Chambers, B. J. 2004. Predicting cadmium concentrations in wheat and barley grain using soil properties. Journal of Environmental Quality. 33, pp. 532-541.

Predicting Zn and Cd ion activity and plant uptake using soil properties

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Song, J., Zhao, F-J., Luo, L. and McGrath, S. P. 2005. Predicting Zn and Cd ion activity and plant uptake using soil properties. Proceedings 8th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Adelaide, 3-7 April 2005 .

Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Uppsala, 15-19 June 2003

E - Books edited/written by staff member, alone/with others
Gobran, G. R., Lepp, N., Adriano, D. C., Bergstrom, L., Finlay, R., Iskander, A., Lombi, E., McGrath, S. P., Punshon, T., Selim, M. and Selinus, O. Wenzel, W. (ed.) 2003. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Uppsala, 15-19 June 2003. International Society of Trace Element Biogeochemistry, Uppsala.

Rapid reduction of arsenate in the medium mediated by plant roots

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Xu, X-Y., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2007. Rapid reduction of arsenate in the medium mediated by plant roots. New Phytologist. 176 (3), pp. 590-599. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2007.02195.x

Recommendations for testing toxicity to microbes in soil

B - Book chapters etc edited externally
McGrath, S. P., Checkai, R. T., Scott-Fordsmund, J. J., Glazebrook, P. W., Paton, G. I. and Visser, S. 2002. Recommendations for testing toxicity to microbes in soil. in: Fairbrother, A. (ed.) Test methods to determine hazards of sparingly soluble metal compounds in soils Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry (SETAC). pp. 17-35

Remediation of polluted soils

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Lombi, E. and Hamon, R. E. 2005. Remediation of polluted soils.

Research priorities for conservation of metallophyte biodiversity and their potential for restoration and site remediation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Whiting, S. N., Reeves, R. D., Richards, D., Johnson, M. S., Cooke, J. A., Malaisse, F., Paton, A., Smith, J. A. C., Angle, J. S., Chaney, R. L., Ginocchio, R., Jaffre, T., Johns, R., Mcintyre, T., Purvis, O. W., Salt, D. E., Schat, H., Zhao, F-J. and Baker, A. J. M. 2004. Research priorities for conservation of metallophyte biodiversity and their potential for restoration and site remediation. Restoration Ecology. 12 (1), pp. 106-116. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1061-2971.2004.00367.x

Rhizosphere-microbe-pollutant interactions

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Lombi, E. 2001. Rhizosphere-microbe-pollutant interactions. Abstracts 148th Ordinary Meeting of the Society for General Microbiology, Heriot-Watt University, 26-30 March 2001 . pp. 28

Risk assessment for soil protection

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Zhao, F-J., Smolders, E., Buekers, J., Lock, K., Janssen, C. and Mclaughlin, M. 2004. Risk assessment for soil protection. McGrath, S. P., Vanek, T., Marschner, B., Zhao, F-J., Luo, Y. M., Newman, L., Edelman, T. and Japenga, J. (ed.) Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation (SoilRem), Nanjing, 9-12 November 2004 . pp. 33

Risk assessment of metals in the terrestrial environment

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
McGrath, S. P. and Smolders, E. 2003. Risk assessment of metals in the terrestrial environment. Abstracts Joint BSSS/SETAC Meeting on Integrating Novel Approaches to Pollution Research in Terrestrial and Marine Environments, Aberdeen, 7-10 September 2003 .

Role of salicylic acid in alleviating oxidative damage in rice roots (Oryza sativa) subjected to cadmium stress

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Guo, B., Liang, Y. C., Zhu, Y-G. and Zhao, F-J. 2007. Role of salicylic acid in alleviating oxidative damage in rice roots (Oryza sativa) subjected to cadmium stress. Environmental Pollution. 147, pp. 743-749. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2006.09.007

Root exudates of the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens do not enhance metal mobilization

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Zhao, F-J., Hamon, R. E. and Mclaughlin, M. J. 2001. Root exudates of the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens do not enhance metal mobilization. New Phytologist. 151 (3), pp. 613-620. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.0028-646x.2001.00213.x

Scale and causes of lead contamination in Chinese tea

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Han, W-Y., Zhao, F-J., Shi, Y-Z., Ma, K-F. and Ruan, J-Y. 2006. Scale and causes of lead contamination in Chinese tea. Environmental Pollution. 139, pp. 125-132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2005.04.025

Selenium uptake, translocation and speciation in wheat supplied with selenate or selenite

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Li, H-F., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2008. Selenium uptake, translocation and speciation in wheat supplied with selenate or selenite. New Phytologist. 178 (1), pp. 92-102. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2007.02343.x

Simulating the spatial variation of soil mineral N within fields using the model SUNDIAL

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Baxter, S. J., Olver, M. A., Gaunt, J. L. and Glendining, M. J. 2003. Simulating the spatial variation of soil mineral N within fields using the model SUNDIAL. Stafford, J. and Werner, A. (ed.) Precision Agriculture. Proceedings 4th European Conference on Precision Agriculture, Berlin, 15-18 June 2003 . Wageningen Academic Publishers, Wageningen, Netherlands. pp. 75-80

Soil factors controlling the expression of copper toxicity to plants in a wide range of European soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Rooney, C. P., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2006. Soil factors controlling the expression of copper toxicity to plants in a wide range of European soils. Environmental Toxicology And Chemistry. 25 (3), pp. 726-732. https://doi.org/10.1897/04-602R.1

Soil management: problems and solutions

E - Books edited/written by staff member, alone/with others
Fullen, M. A. and Catt, J. A. 2004. Soil management: problems and solutions. Arnold, London.