MODULO:PHYTOREMEDIATION
cod. 1009366

Academic year 2024/25
2° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Marta MARMIROLI
Academic discipline
Biologia applicata (BIO/13)
Field
Attività formative affini o integrative
Type of training activity
Related/supplementary
55 hours
of face-to-face activities
6 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
in ITALIAN

Integrated course unit module: REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINATED SITES

Learning objectives

At the end of the course we expect the student to
- have acquired instruments and insights into possible phytoremediation techniques for contaminated substrates;
- be able to understand experimental different experimental procedures for lab and in situ experiments optimized according to environmental conditions;
- be able to Interpret the results obtained using plant physiology and biochemistry perspectives in order to produce a positive feedback aimed at improving phytoremediation applications;
- be able to read critically and understand scientific publications on the topic of Phytoremediation.

Prerequisites

Plant Genetics and Biology
Soil and water chemistry

Course unit content

Origins of phytoremediation, legislative aspects and relevant scientific literature.
The Superfunds in the US
The SIN in Italy.
Polluted substrates, old and new types of contaminants: the e-waste
Phytoremediation of organic compounds: the green liver model. Chemical, molecular and physiological basis.
Experimental approaches to Phytoremediation: from lab to field
Example of remediation of TCE in different types of soil and climate conditions.
How soil properties influence the outcome of Phytoremediation
Inorganics Phytoremediations: metals and nutrients
Types of inorganics phytoremediation: Phytoextraction - phytotransformation -
bioremediation in the rhizosphere - phytovolatilisation - phytostabilisation -
Phtoremediations of metals and semimetals: genetics and molecular mechanisms
utilised by plants to deal with metals, oxidative stress.
Examples and types of Hyperaccumulator plants.
Chemical and Microscopic techniques to study metals in plants.
Reactive Oxigen Species (ROS) and Oxidative stress
Constructed wetland: types and functions. Case studies and examples.

Full programme

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Bibliography

PHYTOREMEDIATION Transformation and Control of Contaminants
Edited by S. C. McCutcheon and J.L. Schnoor
Wiley-Interscience
ISBN 0-471-39435-1

Scientific papers from the teacher

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons will be either student-engaging within an active learning dialogue on specific topics or heuristics descriptions and explanations by the teacher on broader aspects of phytoremediation.
For each topic under study many applicative examples will be provided and interactively discussed during the frontal lessons. When necessary the teacher will utilize computer aids such as programs and databases to show specific points of interest.
Power point slides used by the teacher during the lessons will be provided directly to the students weekly, when possible.
Moreover, scientific papers of relevance that are discussed during the lessons will be provided to the students ad pdf. Files

Assessment methods and criteria

The student will chose with the help of the teacher a scientific paper on the topic of phytoremediation. The exam will be a critical review of the paper carried on by the student, in the form of a dialogue and interaction with the teacher.

Other information

It is warmly suggested to attend classes

2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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Contacts

Toll-free number

800 904 084

Student registry office

E. segreteria.scienze@unipr.it
T. +39 0521 905116

Quality assurance office

T. 39+ 0521 905613

Education manager:
Sig.ra Gabriella Cavalli

T. +39 0521 906087
Office E.didattica.scvsa@unipr.it
Manager E. gabriella.cavalli@unipr.it 

President of the degree course

Prof. Fulvio Celico

E. fulvio.celico@unipr.it

Faculty advisor

Prof. Marco Bartoli

E. marco.bartoli@unipr.it

Career guidance delegate

Prof. Michele Donati

E. michele.donati@unipr.it

Quality assurance manager

Prof. Giampaolo Rossetti

E. giampaolo.rossetti@unipr.it

Internships

Prof. Giampaolo Rossetti

E. giampaolo.rossetti@unipr.it

Tutor students

Dott.ssa Laura Ducci

E. laura.ducci@unipr.it