Application of soil amendments to contaminated soils for heavy metal immobilization and improved soil quality—A critical review
Today, soil metal pollution has become a significant environmental issue of great public
concern. This is because soil is both a major sink for heavy metal (loid) s (HMs) released …
concern. This is because soil is both a major sink for heavy metal (loid) s (HMs) released …
Utilisation of agro-industrial waste for sustainable green production: a review
Agro-industry generates large amount of waste with diverse characteristics. The
accumulation of agricultural waste is in the excess of 2 billion tons worldwide. This makes it …
accumulation of agricultural waste is in the excess of 2 billion tons worldwide. This makes it …
The current scenario and prospects of immobilization remediation technique for the management of heavy metals contaminated soils
Approximately, more than 200 million hectares are contaminated with heavy metals (HMs)
having very high concentrations greater than the standard values worldwide. Thus, the …
having very high concentrations greater than the standard values worldwide. Thus, the …
[HTML][HTML] Microbial phytoremediation of chromium-contaminated soil with biogas slurry for enhancing the performance of Vigna radiata L.
Chromium (Cr) is a toxic heavy metal and severely reduces plant growth. It commonly exists
in two forms, ie, Cr+ 3 and Cr+ 6. Due to the high solubility and oxidizing potential, Cr+ 6 is …
in two forms, ie, Cr+ 3 and Cr+ 6. Due to the high solubility and oxidizing potential, Cr+ 6 is …
Comparative growth analysis of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in the presence of PGPR and press mud in chromium contaminated soil
Chromium is a toxic heavy metal. Plants, animals and human metabolic processes are
disturbed due to higher levels of chromium. PGPR are involved in seed germination, growth …
disturbed due to higher levels of chromium. PGPR are involved in seed germination, growth …
Assessment of remediation of soils, moderately contaminated by potentially toxic metals, using different forms of carbon (charcoal, biochar, activated carbon). Impacts …
EE Golia, PSC Aslanidis, SG Papadimou… - Sustainable Chemistry …, 2022 - Elsevier
The present study aims to assess the effect of three forms of carbon, ie, charcoal, biochar
and activated carbon using as soil amendments (or soil conditioners) in two soils, an acid …
and activated carbon using as soil amendments (or soil conditioners) in two soils, an acid …
Combined application of organic and inorganic amendments improved the yield and nutritional quality of forage sorghum
The use of organic amendments is seen to be a promising method for enhancing crop
productivity and soil health. Therefore, this study was performed for two consecutive years …
productivity and soil health. Therefore, this study was performed for two consecutive years …
Improving the phytoextraction capacity of plants to scavenge metal (loid)-contaminated sites
Plants are able to extract metal (loid) contaminants from the soil or water through their roots
and translocate them to harvestable aerial shoots. Of late, this plant potential has been used …
and translocate them to harvestable aerial shoots. Of late, this plant potential has been used …
[HTML][HTML] The role of different organic amendments to improve maize growth in wastewater irrigated soil
Wastewater irrigation in croplands is recognized as one of the major threat, seriously
affecting soil health and sustainable agriculture around the globe. Heavy metals presence …
affecting soil health and sustainable agriculture around the globe. Heavy metals presence …
Carbon-based adsorbents for the mitigation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon: a review of recent research
S Shyamalagowri, HA Bhavithra, N Akila… - Environmental …, 2024 - Springer
Accumulation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) poses significant dangers to the
environment and human health. The advancement of technology for cleaning up PAH …
environment and human health. The advancement of technology for cleaning up PAH …