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Halloysite effectively immobilizes copper (Cu) in contaminated soil, enhancing plant biomass and reducing Cu uptake in aerial plant parts. This clay mineral aids phytostabilization, making plants safer for the food chain.

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  • Soil Science
  • Plant Science

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  • Copper (Cu) soil contamination poses global risks to agriculture and human health via the food chain.
  • Phytostabilization is a promising remediation technique for metal-contaminated soils.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate halloysite's efficacy as an immobilizing agent in aided phytostabilization of Cu-contaminated soil.
  • To assess the impact of halloysite on copper (Cu) uptake and biomass of *Festuca rubra* L.

Main Methods:

  • A glasshouse pot experiment was conducted using *Festuca rubra* L. and varying Cu concentrations.
  • Halloysite was applied as an immobilizing agent to Cu-contaminated soil.
  • Plant biomass and Cu content (total and CaCl₂-extracted) were determined using spectrophotometry.

Main Results:

  • Halloysite application significantly increased plant biomass.
  • Copper (Cu) content in *F. rubra* tissues varied significantly with halloysite treatment and Cu concentration.
  • Cu preferentially accumulated in the roots, mitigating its translocation to aerial plant parts.

Conclusions:

  • Halloysite is effective in immobilizing copper (Cu) in contaminated soils.
  • The use of *Festuca rubra* L. combined with halloysite shows potential for effective phytostabilization of Cu-contaminated sites.
  • Halloysite aids phytostabilization by increasing plant biomass and reducing Cu toxicity in edible plant portions.