phytotechnology

English

Etymology

From phyto- +‎ technology.

Noun

phytotechnology (plural phytotechnologies)

1. Any biotechnology that uses plants.
   • 2005, National Agricultural Biotechnology Council (U.S.), Agricultural Biotechnology, page 98,

     Capitalizing on the low costs and other advantages of environmental phytotechnologies, many companies, individuals and government agencies are now using plants to restore and protect the environment.

   • 2006, Harry LeVine, Genetic Engineering: A Reference Handbook, page 33:

     A variety of federal environmental laws govern the use of phytotechnology for remediation.

   • 2007, Dawn Marie Reinhold, Fate of Fluorinated Organic Pollutants in Aquatic Plant Systems, page 1:

     Engineering of phytotechnologies presents many opportunities for sustainable development of plant-based approaches to water quality issues.