During
natural
succession,
there
are
decreases
in
the
concentrations
of
toxic
and
harmful
substances
soil.
Although
environmental
conditions
improved,
resulting
spatial
distribution
pollutants
soil
remains
unclear.
Detection
final
heavy
metals
would
enable
pollutant
migration
transformation
be
better
understood,
thereby
supporting
restoration
safety
risk
assessment
mining
areas.
In
this
study,
23
were
measured
at
various
stages
succession
different
layers
during
an
abandoned
area.
Variations
metal
among
vertical
levels
determined.
The
lead
(Pb),
zinc
(Zn),
cadmium
(Cd)
first
increased
then
decreased
succession;
they
mainly
distributed
surface
layer
late
stage
succession.
ferrophilic
(i.e.,
copper
[Cu]
nickel
[Ni])
significantly
total
amount
direction
was
influenced
by
cation
exchange
capacity
(CEC)
stratification
(FC),
which
affected
indirectly
modifying
their
magnetic
susceptibility
(MC).
At
(Stage)
positively
correlated
with
soil,
effects
carbon
(TC)
humic
acid
(HA)
Generally,
migrated
to
upper
strongly
physical
chemical
properties
These
findings
provide
a
scientific
basis
for
understanding
plant
community
on
improvement
Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9, P. 100755 - 100755
Published: May 17, 2024
Heavy
metals
(HMs)
contamination
is
a
serious
environmental
concern
in
different
parts
of
the
world.
In
this
study,
two
indigenous
phytoextractors,
Sida
acuta
and
Melissa
officinalis
L.
were
used
assisted
with
plant
growth
promoting
bacteria
(PGPB)
vermicompost
by-product
(vermicast)
produced
for
remediation
purposes.
The
concentration
heavy
metal
accumulation
plants
determined
using
atomic
absorption
spectrophotometry
analyzed
by
canonical
discriminant
analysis
(CDA).
Pre-
post-remediation
physico-chemical
properties
soil
was
conducted.
M.
L
components
primary
location
able
to
remove
HMs,
particularly
lead
(Pb)
cadmium
(Cd)
metalloid
(arsenic
(As)
ranges
from
0.09
4.39
ppm,
0.07–10.35
ppm
0.007–0.33
correspondingly.
contaminated
after
remediation,
amount
Pb
varied
5.88
12.37
Cd
between
(0.026–0.58
ppm)
while
As
0.32
5.48
ppm.
HMs
remediated
had
Pb,
Cd,
(1.68–10.7
ppm),
(0.002–0.43
(0.27–3.79
individually.
organic
carbon
nitrogen
before
(C:
0.27;
N:
0.01)
(C:6.40;
0.70)
process
showed
significant
increase,
pointing
less
soil.
role
vermitechnology
phytoremediation
important
could
be
employed
restore
as
reported
study.
Environmental Technology & Innovation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35, P. 103703 - 103703
Published: June 7, 2024
Rapid
economic
development
has
led
to
an
alarming
increase
in
soil
pollution
by
potentially
toxic
elements
(PTEs),
significantly
reducing
productivity
and
posing
long-term
threats
sustainable
agriculture
human
well-being.
Over
the
past
two
decades,
it
been
observed
that
PTEs
severely
impacted
biodiversity,
with
damage
rates
of
94.7
%
plants,
77.4
humans,
68.4
animals.
In
response,
various
remediation
technologies
have
developed,
considering
factors
such
as
practical
applicability,
treatment
duration,
ecological
safety.
Microbial
shown
a
removal
efficiency
ranging
from
32.0
95.2
%,
while
multi-technology
combined
approaches
demonstrated
broader
efficacy,
18.7
381
%.
However,
selection
suitable
technology
must
also
consider
cost
ensure
efficient
contaminant
removal.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
local
international
status,
sources,
hazards
associated
PTEs,
well
environmental
influencing
their
migration.
It
examines
detoxification
mechanisms
plants
microbial
evaluates
strengths
weaknesses
physical,
chemical,
biological,
methods.
Furthermore,
underscores
requirements
opportunities
for
developing
effective
techniques.
The
insights
presented
here
are
crucial
agronomists
strategies
interdisciplinary
research
into
integrated
emission
sources
pathogenesis,
thereby
enhancing
efforts
safeguard
Earth's
environment.
Land Degradation and Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(16), P. 4741 - 4753
Published: Aug. 18, 2024
Abstract
Many
years
ago,
widespread
and
ineffective
technologies
led
to
significant
ecological
contamination,
primarily
due
heavy
metals
(HMs),
particularly
lead
(Pb)
cadmium
(Cd).
Plant
growth
in
contaminated
calcareous
soil
is
a
challenge
for
all
the
growers
worldwide.
Several
organic
inorganic
amendments
are
used
by
researchers
different
types
of
soils.
However,
their
impact
on
with
toxic
alkaline
reaction
still
unclear.
Therefore,
current
pot
experiment
investigates
relative
effect
(wheat
straw
biochar
farmyard
manure)
at
10
20
t
ha
−1
(diammonium
phosphate
gypsum)
100
150
kg
NPK
availability,
matter,
properties,
maize
under
Cd
Pb
stress.
Highest
pH
(7.61),
electrical
conductivity
(0.25
dS
m
),
matter
(1.40%),
plant
height
(92
cm),
shoot
dry
weight
(41
g),
root
(5.5
g)
were
observed
because
application
.
While
highest
total
nitrogen
(N)
(0.13%),
phosphorus
(P)
(8.16
mg
)
recorded
diammonium
,
moreover,
manure
increased
potassium
(K)
(108.14
).
Biochar
greatly
reduced
bioavailability
high
immobilization
index,
that
is,
(52%)
(43.79%)
lower
concentrations
roots
shoots
as
well.
A
negative
correlation
was
identified
between
pH,
Cd,
Pb,
demonstrating
positive
terms
reduction
enhancing
found
be
most
effective
amendment
improvement
stress
condition.
Land,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 372 - 372
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
Mining
activities
often
contaminate
soils
with
heavy
metals,
generating
environmental
and
health
risks.
This
study
investigates
the
ecotoxicity
of
muddy
(Mw)
sandy
(Sw)
mining
wastes
on
Phaseolus
vulgaris
assesses
impact
five
locally
sourced
biochar
amendments
plant
growth
soil
pore
water
(SPW)
properties.
Most
biochars
improved
retention,
except
for
argan
nut
shells
(An)
biochar,
highlighting
importance
feedstock
type.
Sw
supported
better
than
Mw
regardless
addition,
due
to
textural
differences.
Palm
fronds
(Pf)
significantly
enhanced
surface
leaf
area
in
Sw.
SPW
analysis
revealed
that
affected
pH
electrical
conductivity
(EC)
differently
across
types.
consistently
increased
pH,
while
Sw’s
was
biochar-dependent.
A
significant
5.1-fold
EC
increase
recorded
amended
Pf.
All
reduced
Pb
availability
at
planting,
Cu
decreased
harvest.
In
Mw,
Pb,
Zn,
Cu,
uptake
accumulation
were
unaffected
by
a
slight
reduction
observed
roots.
germination
test
Lepidium
sativum
confirmed
these
findings,
particularly
inhibition
An.
dual
approach
highlights
toxicity
biochars’
potential
as
remediation
programs.