Emerging Contaminants

Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment

1st Edition - March 26, 2024
Editors: Arpna Kumari, Vishnu D. Rajput, Saglara S. Mandzhieva, Tatiana Minkina, Eric D. van Hullebusch
Language: English
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Emerging Contaminants: Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment provides a thorough, comprehensive, and interdisciplinary overview of the many categories of emerging pollutants, including pharmaceuticals, insecticides, personal care items, and industrial chemicals, that are currently impacting the environment. With insights into the exposure associated consequences on crops and edible plants, this book is designed to enable foundational understanding as the basis for future research, as well as providing practical application guidance in current environments.

Water resource shortages, declining arable land, environmental contamination with different exiting or ECs, shortcomings in the procedures for protecting cultivated land, and inefficiencies in the management of land tenure rights continue to pose challenges for agricultural sustainable development around the world. This book focuses on the impacts of ECs on sustainable agricultural production and explores possible response approaches.

Following an introduction to environmental contaminants, this book discusses their fate in soils, presents the most up-to-date analytical methods for detecting them in different environmental matrices, and addresses current regulatory restrictions. Finally, this book ends with a chapter dedicated to conclusions and future perspectives.

Emerging Contaminants is an ideal resource for researchers and professionals from a variety of sciences including agricultural, plant, and environmental.

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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Chapter one. An introductory overview of emerging pollutants and challenges for their regulation
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter two. Insights into the analytical procedures for the detection of emerging contaminants from water, soils, and sediments
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Emerging contaminants
2.3 Analytical procedures for target analysis of emerging contaminants
2.4 Nontarget analysis
2.5 Future outlook and conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter three. Occurrence of microplastics and nanoplastics in terrestrial ecosystem and their toxicological impacts in plants
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The fate of plastics in the terrestrial system
3.3 Interactions of micro/nanoplastics with plants
3.4 Concluding remarks
3.5 Future perspective
References
Chapter four. Occurrence of emerging contaminants in soils and impacts on rhizosphere
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Categories of emerging contaminants
4.3 Fates/transport of emerging contaminants
4.4 Effects of emerging contaminants on the plant and rhizospheric health
4.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter Five. The ubiquity of microplastics and phthalates in aquatic ecosystems and toxicological concerns
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Plastics industry and environmental pollution
5.3 Current contamination of aquatic bodies with plastic contaminants
5.4 Regulation and future perspectives
5.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter six. Phytotoxicity, cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of pharmaceutical products along with their transport and fate
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Sources of pharmaceutical products as pollutants in soil
6.3 Fate and transport of pharmaceutical products in agriculture soil
6.4 Effects of pharmaceutical products on microbiota
6.5 Effects of phytotoxicity of pharmaceutical products on plant’s germination, growth, and physiology
6.6 Conclusion and future direction
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter seven. Appraisal on accumulation of nanoenabled agrochemicals in plants with subsequent morphophysiological implications
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Biosynthesis of nanomaterial
7.3 Nanomediated agrochemical
7.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter eight. EDCs exposure-induced alteration in the germination, growth, and physiological trait of the plant
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Transformation of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in soil and plants
8.3 Effect of endocrine-disrupting chemical on plant growth and physiology
8.4 Regulation of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in countries
8.5 Suggestions for remediation of endocrine-disrupting chemicals
8.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter nine. Nanomaterial-induced phytotoxicity and challenges to ongoing agricultural practices
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Trends on nanoparticles’ utilization in agriculture and allied sectors
9.3 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter ten. Personal care products in agroecosystem: ubiquity, sources, and toxicity insights
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Personal care products in soil and water ecosystem
10.3 Effect of personal care products on soil physiochemical properties and soil microbiota
10.4 Plant’s response to personal care products
10.5 Mitigation of personal care products–mediated phytotoxicity
10.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter eleven. Contamination of arable soils with perfluorinated compounds and their exposure-mediated modulations in plants
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Sources and fate of perfluorinated compounds in arable soils
11.3 Uptake and accumulation in plants
11.4 Factors influencing perfluorinated compound accumulation in plants
11.5 Effects of perfluorinated compounds on plant physiology and biochemistry
11.6 Ecological and agricultural implications
11.7 Ecological consequences of perfluorinated compound contamination in agroecosystems
11.8 Strategies for mitigation and remediation
11.9 Regulatory measures and policies for perfluorinated compound control
11.10 Conclusion and future directions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter twelve. Effects of veterinary antibiotics on the soil properties
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Background and classification
12.3 Behavior, distribution, sorption, and biodegradation of antibiotics in soil
12.4 The influence of veterinary antibiotics on the biological properties of soils
12.5 Effect of veterinary antibiotics on soil microbial communities
12.6 Effect of veterinary antibiotics on soil enzyme activity
12.7 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter thirteen. Pollution of silver and silver nanoparticles in the ecosystems and their interactions with plants and soil microbiota
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Contamination by silver and its nanoparticles in ecosystems
13.3 Evaluation of IIBS based on the results of the interaction of silver and its nanoparticles with ordinary chernozem
13.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter fourteen. Perchlorate stress in plants: insights into growth and physiological consequences
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 General chemistry of perchlorate
14.3 Occurrence in the environment (sources of perchlorate)
14.4 Toxicological issues in plants
14.5 Phytoremediation of perchlorate
14.6 Estimation of perchlorate level
14.7 Conclusion and future research
References
Chapter fifteen. Contamination of arable soils with bisphenol A and phthalates along with their consequent impacts on the crops
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Global overview of consumption
15.3 Ubiquity in soil and water and associated risks
15.4 Phytotoxicity insights
15.5 Uptake and translocation
15.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter sixteen. Bioremediation of emerging pollutants: a sustainable remediation approach
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Types and sources of pollutants
16.3 Bioremediation methods for emerging pollutants
16.4 Emerging techniques for the remediation of pollutants
16.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter seventeen. Exploitation of plants for the removal of emerging contaminants from the environment: a green technology
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Phytoremediation
17.3 Recommendations
17.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter eighteen. Cyanotoxin pollution in water bodies and soils imposes potential risks to the surrounding flora
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Sources and occurrence of cyanotoxins
18.3 Fate, transport, and persistence of cyanotoxin
18.4 Impact of cyanotoxin pollution on environment
18.5 Remediation strategies of cyanotoxin pollution
18.6 Public awareness approaches
18.7 Conclusion and future perspectives
References
Index

Arpna Kumari

Dr. Arpna Kumari is working as a Senior Researcher in the Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Russia. She possesses 7 years of research experience in the field of Plant Physiology with special emphasis on various abiotic stressors (i.e., drought, salinity, heat, heavy metals, organic contaminants, etc.); stress mitigation strategies; roles of nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture and contaminated soil restorations; cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of emerging pollutants. She has earned her doctoral degree in Life Sciences with specialization in Botany from Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab, India. She has presented her research work in various national and international institutions like the National University of Singapore, National Botanical Research Institute, Panjab University, IIT-Delhi, etc.

Affiliations and expertise

JSPS Postdoc Fellow, Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizers, Department of Applied Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Japan.

Vishnu D. Rajput

Dr. Vishnu D. Rajput is a Researcher in the Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Russia. He has 12 years of research experiences in the field of environmental pollution especially on PAHs, priority heavy metals and metallic nanoparticles, and their impacts on plant performance, soil microbial functionalities and plant-microbe-interactions. He earned his doctorate degree from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. He has published 49 peer reviewed research articles, 1 book and 8 book chapters. Dr. Rajput recently received “Highly Qualified Specialist” Status by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and Southern Federal University, Russia.

Affiliations and expertise

Researcher, Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Russia

Saglara S. Mandzhieva

Dr. Saglara S. Mandzhieva is a Researcher and Head of the “Monitoring of Biosphere” Laboratory of Southern Federal University, Russia. She earned her PhD in Soil Science and is currently researching biogeochemistry of trace elements in soil, environmental soil chemistry, and remediation using physicochemical treatment methods. She has published 354 scientific publications and is a member of the Eurasian Soil Science Societies and the Russian Society of Soil Science. Dr Mandzhieva is a member of various international peer-reviewed journals, including editorial board member of “Minerals.

Affiliations and expertise

Researcher and Head, “Monitoring of Biosphere” Laboratory of Southern Federal University, Russia

Tatiana Minkina

Dr. Tatiana Minkina is the Head of Soil Science and Land Evaluation Department of Southern Federal University, Russia. Her areas of scientific interest are soil science, biogeochemistry of trace elements, environmental soil chemistry and soil monitoring. In 2015, she was awarded a Diploma of the Ministry of Education and Science for many years of long-term work for the development and improvement of the educational process and significant contribution to the training of highly qualified specialists. She is a member of the International Committee on Contamination Land; Eurasian Soil Science Societies; the International Committee on Protection of the Environment; and the International Scientific Committee of the International Conferences on Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements. She has 389 scientific publications published in English and is the editor of an Open Access Journal by MDPI “Water.”

Affiliations and expertise

Head of Soil Science and Land Evaluation, Department of Southern Federal University, Russia

Eric D. van Hullebusch

Eric D. van Hullebusch is a full professor in biogeochemistry of engineered ecosystems at the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Université Paris Cité, France. His research is currently focusing on the implementation of biohydrometallurgical approaches for the recovery of technology critical elements (including selenium and tellurium) as well as polluted soils (bio)remediation with a particular focus on poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Biogeochemistry of Engineered Ecosystems, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Université Paris Cité, France

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