This article throws light upon the three main areas of application of phytoremediation. The areas of application are: 1. Phyto-Extraction of Metals 2. Phytovolatilisation of Metals 3. Phytodegradation of Metals. Application # 1. Phyto-Extraction of Metals: A review of the phytoremediation literature reveals that, at present, there are two basic strategies of phyto-extraction being developed: […]