Bioremediation of Soil Pollution: An Effective Approach for Sustainable Agriculture
Sanjay Koushal *
Department of Agronomy, KVK, Reasi Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu), 180009, India.
Arun C Kanagalabavi
Department of Soil Science, KSNUAHS, Shivamogga, India.
Ashutosh Kumar
Horticulture Vegetables KVK Narkatiyaganj RPCAU Pusa, India.
Devesh Arya
CCRPG College, Muzaffarnagar, India.
Janardhan Namdeo Nehul
Department of Botany, Dadapatil Rajale College of Science, Adinathnagar, Tal-Pathardi, Dist- Ahmednagar (M.S.), India.
Chandan Kumar Panigrahi
Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan , Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar- 751003, Odisha, India.
Dipankar Haloi
Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, India.
Neha Chauhan
KVK, Mandi at Sundernagar, HP, India.
Muhilan. G
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute, Karaikal, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Soil pollution, primarily caused by the excessive use of pesticides, heavy metals, industrial wastes, and agricultural runoff, is a significant global environmental challenge. Traditional methods of soil remediation, such as chemical treatments and physical excavation, are costly, disruptive, and environmentally unsustainable. In contrast, bioremediation has emerged as a promising, eco-friendly, and cost-effective solution to restore contaminated soils. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of bioremediation techniques, their mechanisms, applications in agriculture, and their role in promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Additionally, it examines the potential benefits, challenges, and future prospects of bioremediation in addressing soil pollution while ensuring long-term soil health and agricultural productivity.
Keywords: Soil pollution, bioremediation, sustainable agriculture, environmental restoration, heavy metals, pesticides