The grass is greener

摘要

Research conducted at York University into using plants to clean up the pollution caused by explosives has received an award from the US government. Scientists at the university's Centre for Novel Agricultural Products have discovered microbial enzymes that they claim can break down pollution from certain types of explosives that pose environmental and health risks.rnUsing its findings, the group has teamed up with Washington University to genetically engineer plants that can clear up pollution left in the soil on military training ranges by exploded ordnance.