The leaching and accumulation of heavy metals are major concerns following the land
application of sewage sludge compost (SSC). We comparatively characterized SSC, the …

The effects of high Zn concentration were investigated in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) plants
grown in a controlled environment in hydroponics. High concentrations of Zn sulphate in the …

The aim of this study was to assess the suitability of sewage sludge use for mung bean
{Vigna radiata L. cv. Malviya janpriya (HUM 6)} plants by evaluating the growth, and yield …

Inorganic and organic fertilizers are crop food considered as indispensable sources of
nutrients to the agriculture ecosystem. These crop food, besides supplying essential …

Soil amendments based on crop nutrient requirements are considered a beneficial
management practice. A greenhouse experiment with maize seeds (Zea mays L.) was …

Soil contamination caused by Cd (Cadmium) is a serious problem worldwide which is
broadly distributed contaminant in the soil ecosystem. Refining plants, sewage sludge …

Nanoparticle (NP) assessment in sludge materials, although of growing importance in eco-
and biotoxicity studies, is commonly overlooked and, at best, understudied. In the present …

Mining of minerals and precious elements leads to land degradation that need to be
reclaimed using environmentally friendly and cost effective techniques. The present study …

Long-term use of industrial and domestic wastewater for irrigation leads to accumulation of
heavy metals in the soil and consequently in the edible portion of the plants. This study …

In the present study, nine native plant species were collected to determine their potential to
clean up nine heavy metals from soil of a sewage sludge dump site. Almost all nine plant …