Soil remediation and rehabilitation are crucial processes aimed at restoring and improving the health of contaminated or degraded soils. Remediation involves the removal or neutralization of pollutants, such as heavy metals or chemicals, to make the soil suitable for its intended use. Techniques may include bioremediation, phytoremediation, or physical methods like soil vapor extraction. On the other hand, soil rehabilitation focuses on enhancing overall soil quality, structure, and fertility, often through organic amendments, cover cropping, and sustainable agricultural practices. Both processes contribute to environmental sustainability by mitigating the impact of industrial activities, pollution, or improper land use. Effective soil management practices play a pivotal role in ensuring long-term environmental health, agricultural productivity, and sustainable development.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Suitaiology: A strategic science for reframing agricultural risks under climate extremes — from water-use efficiency to water-situation wisdom
Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : The use of CHP condensate water in greenhouse cultivation
Lisa Huybrechts, Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt vzw, Belgium
Title : Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain, and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Dubai, and Bulgaria.
Nedyalka Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy