Beneath the surface, soil and life
- Submission status
- Open
- Submission deadline
This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 12 - Responsible consumption and production, and SDG 15 - Life on land.
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.
