“Wonder weapon cover crop” collects pollutants from the soil
Nitrates, pesticides, metals, plastics – agricultural soils often contain pollutants. Are there sustainable and climate-neutral solutions to improve and promote soil health in agricultural areas? Yes, says a research team at the UFZ (Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research). Certain plant species could be used as cover crops for phytoremediation, i.e., to remove pollutants from the soil. Cover crops are plants grown between two main crops… Read more »
