Determination of groundwater chemistry in the Strumica valley was essential given its widespread use for irrigation in the agricultural industry. 224 samples were collected form boreholes forming the dataset for the study. The groundwater chemical composition was examined for selected analytes: As, Sr, Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, Mo, Ba, Pb, Na, Mg, Al, K, Ca, Ti, Li, Cr, Fe, U, CaCO3, Cl-, NO3, NH4, SO4 a...

Municipal biosolids and agricultural limestone were incorporated into the surface of alluvial highly acidic, metal-contaminated mine tailings in Leadville, CO, in 1998. Amended sites were seeded and a plant cover was subsequently established. A range of chemical and biological parameters were measured over time to determine if treatment was sufficient to restore ecosystem function. An uncontami...

Rain gardens have been recommended as a best management practice to treat stormwater runoff. However, no published field performance data existed on pollutant removal capabilities. Replicated rain gardens were constructed in Haddam, CT, to capture shingled-roof runoff. The gardens were sized to store the first 2.54 cm (1 inch) of runoff. Influent, overflow and percolate flow were measured using...

Phytoremediation of heavy metals (HMs) is an efficient methodology to remove toxic from the soil. On other hand, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are utilized as biological fertilizers they improve root expansion, nutrient uptake, shoot growth, and plant performance. In this study, effect AMF inoculation on morphological traits, macro- micronutrient contents, essential oil content (EOC), yiel...

Abstract This study has aimed to reduce the energy costs using agricultural waste derived (pistachio shells) biochar application for groundwater treatment. An cost indicator been figured out applying a new quantitative approximation. Data envelopment analysis (DEA) applied optimize of Energy assessment treatment carried with regards nitrate (NO3−), fluoride (F−), boron (B), iron (Fe (II)) and l...

Pb is a metal which is highly toxic to plants and animals, including humans. High concentrations of Pb have been observed in beans of T. cacao, as well as in its products. In this work, we evaluated the molecular, biochemical, and ultrastructural alterations in mature leaves and primary roots of seedlings of two progenies of T. cacao, obtained from seed germination in different concentrations o...

Lead (Pb) is recognized as one of the most pervasive environmental health concerns in the industrialized world. While there has been a substantial reduction in the use of Pb in gasoline, water pipes, and Pb-based residential paint, residual Pb from their use is still in the environment and constitutes an important source of Pb in the atmosphere, water, and soil. Soil acts as a sink for these an...