This Collection invites research that elucidates the sources and pathways of soil pollution and proposes effective and sustainable remediation strategies to mitigate risks and ensure ecosystem health and human well-being.
Soil is the homes that support diverse microbial, flora and faunal communities, unfortunately, have been compromised by various contaminants with heavy metals posing a significant threat to environmental and human health. Heavy metals being the most significant environmental and health risks. Heavy metal pollution arises from multiple sources, impacting animal health, food crop quality, and human well-being through various exposure pathways. The issue is further complicated by emerging concerns such as microplastics and antibiotic resistance, which can interact with heavy metals and exacerbate their effects.
To submit your manuscript for consideration at Scientific Reports as part of this Collection, please follow the steps detailed on this page. On the first page of our online submission system, under “I’m submitting:” select the option “A research article”. Under the “Details” tab, authors should select the Collection title: “Beneath the surface, soil and life” from the drop-down option. Authors should express their interest in the Collection in their cover letter.
Please ensure that your manuscript is submitted before midnight GMT on the listed deadline date. The submission system will close at exactly 00:00 GMT on the following day, so late submissions cannot be accepted.
Accepted papers are published on a rolling basis as soon as they are ready.
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