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This study aims to assess the ability of four legume species to remove mercury from contaminated soils and evaluate the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in enhancing their effectiveness.

July 14, 2026Environmental Science and Pollution ResearchOpen Access

The potential of four legume trees for mercury phytoremediation and the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

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This study aims to assess the ability of four legume species to remove mercury from contaminated soils and evaluate the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in enhancing their effectiveness.
Evaluated four legume species: Acacia mangium, Gliricidia sepium, Leucaena leucocephala, and Senna siamea.
Investigated mercury uptake and physiological effects in the presence and absence of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF).
Conducted field trials in contaminated areas of Ghana, focusing on mercury levels in soils and plants.
A. mangium showed the highest mercury uptake without physiological toxicity.
G. sepium had moderate mercury uptake but suffered substantial physiological damage.
AMF inoculation did not significantly increase mercury uptake but reduced physiological stress.

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Randomized trial evaluates legume trees for mercury removal in contaminated soils, suggesting reforestation strategies.

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Sommer et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a55d0f45aafca87247f8026 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-026-38009-y

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The potential of four legume trees for mercury phytoremediation and the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

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