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57 articles for “soil quality”
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How Heavy Metal Minerals Affect the Quality of Soil and Groundwater
Abstract: Heavy metal minerals polluting soil and groundwater is becoming a major environmental issue because these components are not biodegradable and last a long time. This study examines the degree to which heavy metals, including lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), mercury (Hg), and chromium (Cr), affect the chemical and physical characteristics of soil and groundwater in regions impacted by industrial, agricultural, and mining operations. Soil and water samples were obtained …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 9–20 Read article
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Microbial Architects of Soil Health: A Multifaceted Approach to Improving Plant Nutrition, Biocontrol, and Phytohormone Production
Abstract: The intricate relationship between plants and soil harbours a thriving community of microorganisms, unseen yet essential. Through numerous mechanisms, these microscopic marvels are essential to sustaining the health of the soil and encouraging robust plant growth. Microbes in the soil are essential for enhancing plant nutrition. Bacteria and fungi act as silent collaborators, facilitating the process of solubilizing and mobilising essential nutrients like phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen within the soil. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 29–42 Read article
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Physico-chemical Analysis of Some Soil Sample around Jaypee Nagar Industrial Area in Postmonsoon Season Session 2012–2013 of Rewa, District MP (India)
Abstract: In the present study, various physico-chemical factors were assessed for the whole year during pre- and postmonsoon season session 2012–2013 to determine the impact cement dust on the soil quality around Jaypee Nagar industrial area. Physico-chemical parameters such as pH, electrical conductivity, organic carbon, phosphorus, potassium, CEC, calcium, magnesium, sulphate, are taken. Most of the samples are within permissible limit. The positive correlation was observed among most of the Physico-Chemical …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Heavy Metals in Soil and Their Impact on Plant Health: A Contamination Study
Abstract: This study investigates heavy metal uptake, tolerance, and sequestration mechanisms in various plants, focusing on crops, such as tea, vegetables, and fruit trees that are susceptible to heavy metal contamination. Trace elements in plants, if overabundant, pose toxicity risks by disrupting metabolic and physiological functions. Plants counteract heavy metal complexes by immobilizing them within cell walls or vacuoles or by binding them to organic compounds produced in situ. Elevated levels …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Heavy Metals in Soil and Their Impact on Plant Health: A Contamination Study
Abstract: This study investigates heavy metal uptake, tolerance, and sequestration mechanisms in various plants, focusing on crops such as tea, vegetables, and fruit trees that are susceptible to heavy metal contamination. Trace elements in plants, if overabundant, pose toxicity risks by disrupting metabolic and physiological functions. Plants counteract heavy metal complexes by immobilizing them within cell walls or vacuoles or by binding them to organic compounds produced in situ. Elevated levels …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 Read article
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Soil Health Testing using IOT Devices
Abstract: For proper farming, soil testing has become a need. There are numerous soil testing procedures available. Soil quality used to be performed in companies and research institutions, and it required a years and a lot of work to get findings. Soil testing using numerous moveable sensors is now possible in today's environment, thanks to technological improvements and digitization. The internet of things has made it easy to link devices to …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 69–76 Read article
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Developing Smart Farming Solutions: IoT-Based Techniques for Precision Agriculture
Abstract: A precision agricultural system is a smart farm management system that minimizes production costs while maximizing productivity and profitability through the identification, analysis, and management of field variability using information and technology. Because of the public's increased environmental consciousness, we must alter agricultural management practices to assure economic success while safeguarding natural resources like water, air, and soil quality. With the introduction of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, precision agriculture …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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Industrial Effluent Pollution and Sustainable Treatment Strategies: An Analytical Approach
Abstract: Industrialization has significantly propelled economic development across the globe, but it has also led to the generation of vast quantities of hazardous effluents that pose serious threats to the environment and public health. Industrial effluents, depending on their origin, often contain high levels of chemical oxygen demand (COD), biological oxygen demand (BOD), total dissolved solids (TDS), toxic heavy metals, dyes, solvents, pharmaceutical residues, and other harmful substances. This research paper …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Treatment of Leachate by Using Solid Waste
Abstract: Abstract Leachate, a hazardous liquid from landfill decomposition, is a significant environmental challenge worldwide. Traditional collection of solid waste: Gather the solid waste material you want to generate leachate from. This waste could include organic matter, plastics, paper, and other materials commonly found in municipal solid waste. Sorting and compressing: Depending on the initial state of the waste, you may need to shred or crush it to increase the surface …
Published in International Journal of Prevention and Control of Industrial Pollution · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 43–49 Read article
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Soil : Our Need
Abstract: Helpful soil microorganisms exist in soils, so these species are nature's unsung heroes. They develop potential interaction with plants, among other things, to shield them from harm and give plants with nourishment. Dust, chemicals, as well as other unwanted substances from surface water by soil. Which is because many of the healthiest sources of water are underground. Natural methods, like soil uptake, chemical filtration, and the nutrition cycle, according to …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 77–81 Read article
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Humic substances and their importance on plant health and yield
Abstract: Plant growth depends on several factors. Optimum nutrients, water absorption, light quality and intensity, soil structure and fertility and many other factors control plant development. Good quality organic matter present in soil is crucial for soil structure and plant growth. Soils that are equipped with adequate amounts of nutrients viz., nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium; but devoid of humic substances undergo stress and retarded growth. Plants grown in presence of humic substances …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Biofertilizers: A Review
Abstract: One of the significant in today's world is the pollution and contamination of soil. The utilization of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has caused gigantic harm to the environment. An answer to this is the biofertilizer, an Eco Friendly fertilizer now used in most countries. Biofertilizers are organisms that enrich the nutrient quality of soil. The main sources of biofertilizers are bacteria, fungi, and Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). The most marked relationship …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 5–12 Read article
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Experimental Analysis on Improving the Soil Characteristics by Stabilization of Black Cotton Soil Using Coir or Coconut Fibre
Abstract: One of the most widely utilized methods for improving poor soils is soil reinforcement. Metal strips,natural and synthetic fibers arranged randomly, geogrid sheets, synthetic and natural geotextiles, andmetal strips are examples of materials used for soil reinforcement. Additionally, the tensile strength,shear strength, other characteristics, bearing capacity, and economy are all significantly improved bythe soil reinforcement. The utilization of jute fibre in civil engineering is beneficial for enhancing soilqualities due to …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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Excessive Application of Synthetic Fertilizers and their Adverse Impact on the Productivity of Soil
Abstract: In the present scenario of agriculture, the chemical fertilizers are the essential part of growing any kind of crop. They macro and micro nutrients play a vital role in the production of crop and can be increased but plant growth do not attain developed roots and do not attain maturity. The excessive use of fertilizers is very dangerous and enter the water, air and soil. The toxic substances absorbed by …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Phosphate Solubilizing Microbes: Sustainable Approach for Managing Phosphorus Deficiency in Agricultural Soils
Abstract: As compared to many other major nutrients, phosphorus is by far the least mobile and accessible to plants in almost all type of soil conditions. Phosphorus occurs in abundant quantity in soils in both organic and inorganic forms; still it is frequently a prime limiting factor for plant growth. The bioavailability of inorganic phosphorus in the soil rhizosphere varies with factors that include: type of plant species, nutritional status of …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Green Chemistry as Pollution Reducer
Abstract: Green chemistry is considered to be response with a view to reducing the damage of environment by manmade materials and the prepossess used to produce them there are several techniques with India for obtaining good quality seeds and different methods of irrigation. There is a tremendous increase in the use of fertilizer and pesticides with a view to having a great yield and obtaining self-sufficiency through in food production. Excessive …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 11–14 Read article
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Autonomous Multi-Agent Sensor Network for Distributed Environmental Instrumentation
Abstract: Environmental monitoring requires intelligent, scalable, and autonomous instrumentation systems capable of continuously sensing, processing, and communicating heterogeneous data under dynamic conditions. This study proposes an Autonomous Multi-Agent Sensor Network for Distributed Environmental Instrumentation, integrating distributed sensor nodes, edge computing, multi-agent collaboration, adaptive data fusion, and intelligent decision-making to achieve reliable real-time monitoring of environmental parameters. Each sensor agent autonomously performs local sensing, anomaly detection, energy-aware communication, and cooperative information exchange …
Published in International Journal of Telecommunications & Emerging Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Assessment of Groundwater Quality Affected by Open Dumping Site in Hyderabad Pakistan
Abstract: The present study has been conducted to evaluate the different samples of groundwater, surface leachate and Soil, for the determination of chemical parameters of surface leachate and their effects on soil using X-Ray Fluorescence spectroscopic (XRF) technique. Samples were collected from the vicinity of unregulated dumping site area of Hyderabad, Pakistan. Different chemical and elements including essential trace and toxic were determined. The impact assessment of leachate on the quality …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Indian Agricultural Crops and their cultivation
Abstract: The agricultural crops in India undergo different challenges. These include uncertainty due to climatic changes, seasonal changes, soil texture and quality, natural calamities and rainfall. Here, we summarize the various seasons in India suitable for cultivation of major crops. Keywords: agricultural crops, Kharif season, Rabi crops
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 24–25 Read article
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Review article: Worthwhile Safeguard of Soil in India – A Need for Future Juveniles
Abstract: Soil is a mixture formed by a porous matrix, which consists of air, water and biota and its severe degradation is a major concern that depends on several factors. Soil problems are due to diversity, water problems, distribution and specific vulnerability of soils. They also depend on geography, relief and climate. In India soil conditions are degraded and are even further worsen by human behavior. Soil is a major part …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 28–31 Read article