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Advantages and disadvantages of phytoremediation over traditional technologies.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Relatively low cost | Longer remediation times |
| Easily implemented and maintained | Climate dependent |
| Several mechanisms for removal | Effects to food web might be unknown |
| Environmentally friendly | Ultimate contaminant fates might be unknown |
| Aesthetically pleasing | Results are variable |
| Reduces landfilled wastes | |
| Harvestable plant material |
