Environmental Behavior and Prevention Strategies of Toxic Chemicals in Farmland Soil Within River Basins
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Soil and Water".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 65
Special Issue Editor
Interests: emerging contaminants; environmental behaviour; environmental analytical chemistry; risk assessment; bioremediation; soil and water pollution
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Dear Colleagues,
We are seeking papers for a new Special Issue entitled “Environmental Behavior and Prevention Strategies of Toxic Chemicals in Farmland Soil within River Basins”.
River basins serve as vital ecosystems that support diverse agricultural activities, providing essential resources for food production. However, these ecosystems are increasingly threatened by soil pollution resulting from industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, and improper waste disposal. Contaminated soil can lead to reduced crop yields, increased pest resistance, and the bioaccumulation of harmful substances in food chains, posing significant risks to human health. Furthermore, soil pollution can disrupt ecosystem services, such as nutrient cycling and water purification, impacting both aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity. Understanding the characteristics of farmland soil pollution in river basins is essential for developing targeted prevention strategies that can mitigate these adverse effects. By identifying pollution sources, assessing contamination levels, and understanding the transport and transformation processes of pollutants in soil, researchers can design effective measures to reduce pollutant inputs, enhance soil remediation techniques, and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Such research is pivotal in safeguarding the productivity of farmland, protecting human health, and preserving the ecological integrity of river basins for future generations.
In this context, we are proposing this Special Issue in order to present the latest theories, methods, technologies, risk assessments, and case studies related to pollutants in farmland soil. All related manuscripts are welcome to be submitted. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: pollution characteristics, source apportionments, health and ecological risk assessments, emerging contaminants, heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants, and meta-analyses.
Original research papers and critical reviews are welcome to be submitted.
Prof. Dr. Qing Luo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- farmland soil
- pollution characteristics
- source apportionment
- risk assessment
- toxic chemicals
- emerging contam-inants
- heavy metal
- persistent organic pollutants
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