This
study
aims
to
contribute
the
characterization
of
Katangese
Copperbelt's
mining
wastes
and
soils
polluted
with
trace
metals,
using
pollution
indices
direct
concentration
measurements.
The
also
evaluated
use
these
in
assessing
success
remediation
projects.
Analytical
data
from
previous
studies
samples
collected
six
types
discharge
one
soil
were
used
address
first
objective.
Soil
plant
at
Kipushi
Penga
for
second
results
revealed
very
high
concentrations
As,
Cd,
Co,
Cu,
Mn,
Pb,
Zn
all
mine
tailings
soils,
compared
local
references.
degree
contamination
(DC)
values
(from
72
5440)
potential
ecological
risk
(RI)
549
162
091)
indicate
high-risk
situations
associated
discharges
soils.
Regarding
revegetation
trials,
show
lower
RIs
tree
rhizospheres
unamended
areas
both
sites.
However,
metal
are
higher
references,
RI
considerable
range
(RI
=
533)
(>1500)
Kipushi.
Bioconcentration
factor
below
1,
indicating
low
accumulation
roots,
wood,
leaves,
trophic
chain.
In
this
context,
it
seems
that
unsuitable
effectiveness
phytotechnology
processes
based
on
stabilization.
Direct
performance
measurements
combined
metals
substrates
plants
assess
transfer
efficiency
more
appropriate.
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(10), P. 1983 - 1983
Published: Oct. 12, 2023
The
impact
of
heavy
metal
presence
in
soil
on
cereal
crops
is
a
growing
concern,
posing
significant
challenges
to
global
food
security
and
environmental
sustainability.
Cereal
crops,
vital
sources
nutrition,
face
the
risk
contamination
with
toxic
metals
released
into
environment
through
human
activities.
This
paper
explores
key
aspects
requiring
thorough
investigation
foster
innovation
understand
intricate
interactions
between
cereals.
Visible
symptoms
physiological
changes
resulting
from
contamination,
such
as
chlorosis
stunted
growth,
demand
further
research
devise
targeted
mitigation
strategies
sustainable
agricultural
practices.
Root
barrier
formation,
mycorrhizal
symbiosis,
metal-binding
proteins
emerge
critical
defence
mechanisms
for
combating
stress,
offering
opportunities
developing
metal-tolerant
varieties.
Research
bioavailability
safety
implications
grains
safeguard
health.
reveals
that
multidisciplinary
collaboration
cutting-edge
technologies
are
essential
promoting
beyond
state
art
elucidating
mitigating
impacts
crops.
Genetic
breeding
approaches
show
promise
varieties,
while
agronomic
practices
amendments
can
reduce
toxicity.
Unravelling
complex
underlying
uptake
tolerance
agriculture
worldwide
Embracing
pollution
proactive
secure
resilient
future
amid
evolving
conditions.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: April 18, 2024
Elevated
levels
of
metal(loid)s
in
soil
may
pose
potential
threats
to
the
ecosystem
and
can
be
harmful
for
human
health.
The
concentrations
As,
Cd,
Pb,
Cr
Ni
were
determined
agricultural
collected
from
45
pistachio
orchards
around
Feizabad
city,
Khorasan
Razavi
province,
Iran
using
ICP-OES.
Also,
pollution
indices
including
contamination
factor
(CF),
load
index
(PLI)
geo-accumulation
(Igeo)
evaluated.
In
addition,
non-carcinogenic
carcinogenic
risk
estimated.
mean
order
=
466.256
>
120.848
Pb
12.009
As
5.486
Cd
0.394
mg/kg.
Concentrations
samples
within
their
respective
permissible
limits
set
by
World
Health
Organization
(WHO).
But
84.4
100%
samples,
respectively
exceeded
WHO
allowable
limits.
CF,
PLI
Igeo
showed
that
some
was
contaminated
with
metals.
possible
sources
metals
are
application
pesticides,
chemical
fertilizers,
manures
as
well
irrigation
water.
Hazard
quotient
(HQ)
ad
(HI)
values
all
found
below
threshold
limit
(1),
suggesting
there
is
no
immediate
non-cancer
threat
arising
at
children
adults.
highest
cancer
(1.13E-02
1.25E-03
adults)
estimated
soil.
Collectively,
this
study
provides
valuable
information
improve
reduce
minimize
associated
health
risks
population
area.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(2), P. e0311270 - e0311270
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
This
study
assessed
the
risks
of
soil
pollution
by
heavy
metals
in
Chilmari
Upazila,
northern
Bangladesh,
using
static
environmental
resilience
(Pi)
model
soil.
Geostatistical
modeling
and
self-organizing
maps
(SOM)
identified
areas
spatial
patterns,
while
a
positive
matrix
factorization
(PMF)
revealed
sources.
The
results
showed
that
average
concentrations
Cr,
Pb
As
were
well
above
background
levels.
Agricultural
industrial
soils
mainly
contaminated
with
according
to
Nemerow
Pollution
Index
(NPI),
Ecological
Risk
(ER)
Pi
Index.
Over
70%
sites
co-contamination
was
particularly
high.
A
one-way
ANOVA
significant
correlations
between
Pb,
Cu
Zn
levels
human
activities.
PMF
analysis
effluents,
agrochemicals
lithogenic
sources
main
contributors
contamination
16%,
41%
43%,
respectively.
SOM
three
distinct
patterns
(Pb-Zn,
Cr-Cu-Ni
Co-Mn-As),
which
are
consistent
results.
These
emphasize
need
for
stringent
measures
reduce
emissions
remediate
order
improve
quality
food
security.
