Risk Assessment and Remediation of Agricultural Soil Pollution

Dear Colleagues,

Both human activities and natural sources contribute to agricultural soil pollution, posing significant risks to productivity, food safety, and human and ecosystem health. Common pollutants include heavy metals, excess nutrients from fertilizers, rare earth elements, and emerging pollutants (e.g., persistent organic pollutants and microplastics). In order to address these challenges, it is crucial to assess the potential risks associated with soil pollution, implementing appropriate remediation practices and prioritizing health as a guiding principle. From a scientific perspective, a critical evaluation of the biochemical processes occurring within the soil–microbe–fauna–crop continuum under various scenarios, such as irrigation, fertilization, abandonment, and remediation, is necessary, utilizing cutting-edge techniques.

This Special Issue focuses on the latest research, methodologies, and technologies for assessing and mitigating the risks associated with agricultural soil pollution. It explores a wide range of remediation strategies, including bioremediation, phytoremediation, and chemical treatments, aimed at restoring contaminated soils and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The Issue also addresses the development of risk assessment frameworks, policy implications, and the socio-economic impacts of soil pollution on farming communities. By bringing together research from diverse disciplines, this Issue aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of agricultural soil pollution, contributing to the development of effective management strategies for maintaining soil health and productivity.

Dr. Dong-Xing Guan
Dr. Yong-He Han
Prof. Dr. Amauri Antônio Menegário
Guest Editors

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