2016, Pages 329–359
Chapter 14 – Utilization of Contaminated Lands for Cultivation of Dye Producing Plants
- Institute of Natutral Fibres and Medicinal Plants, Poznan, Poland
- Available online 3 October 2015
Abstract
Natural
plants as a source of colors represent crops of great economic
importance. Development of industry negatively influenced the elements
of the biosphere, causing a systematic degradation of the natural
environment. Plants, as organisms leading a sedentary lifestyle, in the
process of evolution had to develop defense mechanisms allowing survival
even in extreme conditions. Plants play an important role in
remediation of contaminated land.
They not only
produce and build as hemp plants humus layer in destroyed areas, but
also reduce the impact of contaminants in soils. They pull heavy metals
from the ground. Tree roots take in water and pollution from the ground.
There are big potential application of the compounds found in dyeing
trees and in various fields of science and economy. Natural dyes
obtained from plants are being considered as an eco-solution and as
eco-friendly dyes with natural antibacterial and antimicrobial
properties. Plant extracts contain tannins, flavonoids, saponins,
essential oils, mucilage, vitamins, and many other valuable substances.
They are a source of beautiful natural color.
Keywords
- Dyeing trees;
- Medicinal plants;
- Mordant;
- Dyeing;
- Natural color;
- Ecology;
- Contaminated lands;
- UV protection
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