Soil Restoration and Sustainable Utilization
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bioremediation of organic pollutants in soil and sustainable utilization; regulatory response mechanisms and enhanced remediation of microorganisms in soil environment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on advancing research in soil restoration and sustainable utilization, addressing critical challenges such as soil remediation, land degradation, ecosystem resilience, and soil carbon sequestration. With increasing pressures from climate change, agricultural intensification, and urbanization, developing effective strategies to restore degraded soils and enhance their long-term productivity is essential. The scope of this Special Issue encompasses innovative approaches to soil rehabilitation, including bioremediation, conservation agriculture, organic amendments, biochar application, and policy frameworks promoting sustainable land management. We encourage interdisciplinary contributions that integrate microbiology, agronomy, geochemistry, remote sensing, and socio-economic analyses to provide holistic solutions.
The purpose of this collection is to compile cutting-edge research that improves soil health, boosts agricultural productivity, and enhances ecosystem services while contributing to global food security and climate change mitigation. By fostering collaboration among scientists, policymakers, and practitioners, this Special Issue aims to bridge the gap between theoretical research and real-world applications. We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore scalable and sustainable soil management practices, particularly in understudied regions. This Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, stakeholders, and policymakers working toward achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Dr. Bo Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- soil remediation
- soil restoration
- sustainable utilization
- soil restoration and sustainable utilization
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