IF 7.3 2区农林科学 Q1 SOIL SCIENCE

Pedosphere

Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-07-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedsph.2025.07.016

Zahid BASHIR , Deep RAJ , Rangabhashiyam SELVASEMBIAN

Coal mining activities significantly impact the environment through water, soil, and air pollution of the surrounding areas. The dispersal of pollutants and the degradation of soil quality by toxic metals emitted from coal mining activities cause significant concerns worldwide, posing serious risks to ecosystems, human health, and vegetation. Restoration of quality of soil contaminated by toxic metals from coal mining is challenging due to the continuous increase in the concentration of toxic metals such as lead, copper, chromium, cadmium, and arsenic within the soil matrix. Conventional approaches utilized for the remediation of soil are often time-consuming and labour-intensive. In addition, they may lead to secondary pollution, particularly when applied at a large scale. Phytoremediation, a technique that utilizes plants with high metal accumulation capacity, has surfaced as a promising, eco-friendly strategy for remediating soil contaminated with toxic metals. These plants can absorb and sequester metals into above- and belowground tissues or stabilize them into less bioavailable forms within the rhizosphere. Species from families such as Brassicaceae and Asteraceae have demonstrated notable effectiveness in phytoremediation applications. The efficiency of phytoremediation can be further enhanced by applying organic and inorganic soil amendments to increase metal bioavailability and plant uptake. Moreover, genetic engineering has enabled the development of plants with improved metal tolerance and accumulation capacities. Complementing these approaches, microbial phytoremediation employs plant-associated microbes to facilitate metal uptake and transformation, increasing the overall remediation efficiency. Following remediation, biomass is proposed for value-added applications, including biochar, biogas, and recovery of metals for industrial reuse. This review summarizes the current progress, emerging strategies, and future prospects of phytoremediation for mitigating toxic metal pollution in coal mining-affected soils. Altogether, these approaches illustrate the potential of integrating circular bioeconomy principles in transforming phytoremediation as a sustainable strategy for mitigating toxic metal pollution in coal mining regions.

煤矿开采活动通过对周边地区的水、土壤和空气污染对环境产生重大影响。煤炭开采活动排放的有毒金属造成污染物扩散和土壤质量退化，在全世界引起重大关切，对生态系统、人类健康和植被构成严重风险。由于土壤基质中铅、铜、铬、镉和砷等有毒金属的浓度不断增加，受煤矿开采有毒金属污染的土壤质量恢复具有挑战性。用于土壤修复的传统方法往往耗时耗力。此外，它们可能导致二次污染，特别是在大规模应用时。植物修复技术是利用具有高金属积累能力的植物修复有毒金属污染土壤的一种有前途的生态友好策略。这些植物可以吸收和隔离金属到地上和地下的组织中，或者在根际内将它们稳定为生物可利用性较低的形式。十字花科和菊科植物已在植物修复应用中显示出显著的效果。通过施用有机和无机土壤改良剂来提高金属的生物有效性和植物吸收量，可以进一步提高植物修复的效率。此外，基因工程使植物的发展具有更高的金属耐受性和积累能力。与这些方法相辅相成的是，微生物植物修复利用植物相关微生物促进金属的吸收和转化，提高了整体修复效率。在修复之后，生物质被提议用于增值应用，包括生物炭、沼气和回收金属用于工业再利用。本文综述了植物修复技术在煤矿开采土壤中缓解有毒金属污染的研究进展、新策略及未来展望。总之，这些方法说明了将循环生物经济原则纳入将植物修复转变为减轻煤矿地区有毒金属污染的可持续战略的潜力。

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Effects of mining pollution and climate change on microbial communities and human health 采矿污染和气候变化对微生物群落和人类健康的影响

IF 7.3 2区农林科学 Q1 SOIL SCIENCE

Pedosphere

Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-07-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedsph.2025.07.002

Salome MULIKITA , Mohanadoss PONRAJ , Moola MUTONDO , Kenneth MASEKA

The Earth's environment is undergoing significant transformation due to mining, pollution, and climate change. Although mining is essential for economic development, it contributes significantly to the release of potentially harmful elements (PHEs) that threaten human health and destabilize microbial communities. Anthropogenic climate change, driven by greenhouse gas emissions, alters water availability and soil composition, further affecting ecosystem balance and microbial diversity. This review aggregates findings from studies covering the last two decades to assess how mining pollution and climate change impact microbial diversity, their adaptation mechanisms, and the associated health risks. It reveals that environmental stressors favour resistant microbial taxa while eliminating sensitive species, thereby reshaping microbial ecosystems. Microorganisms demonstrate genetic, biochemical, and physiological adaptations that enable them to survive in polluted or changing environments, often resulting in a higher prevalence of pathogenic and antibiotic-resistant strains. These variations in microbial dynamics contribute to health challenges such as respiratory infections, foodborne illnesses, and increased exposure in children and immune-compromised individuals. The review highlights the linkages between environmental degradation, microbial ecology, and human health, underscoring the need for integrative policies and interventions to mitigate long-term risks, support microbial ecosystem stability, promote sustainable health and agricultural outcomes.

由于采矿、污染和气候变化，地球环境正在发生重大变化。虽然采矿对经济发展至关重要，但它极大地促进了潜在有害元素的释放，这些元素威胁人类健康并破坏微生物群落的稳定。由温室气体排放驱动的人为气候变化改变了水分和土壤成分，进一步影响生态系统平衡和微生物多样性。本综述汇总了过去20年的研究结果，以评估采矿污染和气候变化如何影响微生物多样性、它们的适应机制以及相关的健康风险。结果表明，环境压力有利于抗性微生物类群，而消除了敏感物种，从而重塑了微生物生态系统。微生物表现出遗传、生化和生理上的适应性，使它们能够在污染或变化的环境中生存，这往往导致致病性和耐抗生素菌株的更高流行率。微生物动力学的这些变化导致了呼吸道感染、食源性疾病等健康挑战，并增加了儿童和免疫功能低下个体的接触。该审查强调了环境退化、微生物生态和人类健康之间的联系，强调需要采取综合政策和干预措施，以减轻长期风险，支持微生物生态系统的稳定，促进可持续的卫生和农业成果。

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Advanced soil conservation for African drylands: From erosion models to management theories 非洲旱地先进土壤保持：从侵蚀模型到管理理论

IF 7.3 2区农林科学 Q1 SOIL SCIENCE

Pedosphere

Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedsph.2025.01.012

Suleiman USMAN

African drylands occupied 19.6 million km² (46% of the total global area) and 525 million people. Soil erosion models are useful for assessing the impact of soil erosion in the dryland areas. This review provides an assessment of soil erosion/deposition models and soil conservation practices, which are supportive for mitigating the impact of soil erosion and maintaining soil health and soil functional services for food security in African drylands. The theories of soil erosion models and soil conservation practices provide advanced ways to understand the detailed impact of soil erosion and management solutions. The paper reviews a set of useful soil erosion models and traditional conservation practices, which can control soil erosion and enhance dryland farming systems in Africa. Soil erosion models are classified into three categories: empirical, conceptual, and physical. Soil conservation practices include reduced tillage, advanced cover crops, mechanical structures (barriers made of stones/gravel/vegetation), advanced mechanical roller-crimper technique, mixed cropping, intercropping, crop rotation systems, terracing techniques, and land modification techniques. These conservation practices are effective in controlling soil erosion, reducing soil damage, improving soil health and quality, enhancing soil fertility, and ensuring food security. The existing assessment suggests that understanding the theories of soil erosion models and soil conservation practices is a first step towards addressing soil erosion problems in African drylands.

非洲旱地面积为1960万平方公里（占全球总面积的46%），人口5.25亿。土壤侵蚀模型是评估旱地土壤侵蚀影响的有效工具。本综述对非洲旱地土壤侵蚀/沉积模式和土壤保持措施进行了评估，这些模式和措施有助于减轻土壤侵蚀的影响，维持土壤健康和土壤功能服务，以保障粮食安全。土壤侵蚀模型和土壤保持实践的理论为了解土壤侵蚀的详细影响和管理解决方案提供了先进的方法。这篇论文回顾了一套有用的土壤侵蚀模型和传统的保护措施，它们可以控制非洲的土壤侵蚀和加强旱地农业系统。土壤侵蚀模型分为经验模型、概念模型和物理模型。土壤保持措施包括减少耕作、先进的覆盖作物、机械结构（由石头/砾石/植被制成的屏障）、先进的机械滚筒卷曲技术、混合种植、间作、作物轮作系统、梯田技术和土地改造技术。这些保护措施在控制土壤侵蚀、减少土壤破坏、改善土壤健康和质量、提高土壤肥力和确保粮食安全方面是有效的。现有的评估表明，理解土壤侵蚀模型和土壤保持实践的理论是解决非洲旱地土壤侵蚀问题的第一步。

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Harnessing microbe-based soil inoculants, strigolactones and nanotechnology for sustainable agriculture: Mechanisms, innovations and challenges 利用微生物土壤接种剂、独角酯内酯和纳米技术促进可持续农业：机制、创新和挑战

IF 7.3 2区农林科学 Q1 SOIL SCIENCE

Pedosphere

Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedsph.2025.01.002

Sourav CHATTARAJ , Debasis MITRA , Arindam GANGULY , Pradeep K. DAS MOHAPATRA , Hrudayanath THATOI

Microbe-based soil inoculants offer a promising approach to sustainable agriculture by reducing reliance on agrochemicals and minimizing environmental damages. The heavy use of chemicals in conventional agriculture poses significant challenges to crop production and environmental health. This review explores the integration of microbe-based inoculants, strigolactones (SLs), and nanotechnology to enhance agricultural sustainability. Nanobiofertilizers containing nanoparticles such as Ag, Zn, Fe, ZnO, TiO₂, SiO₂, and MgO can provide essential crop protection, while algae species like Chlorella spp., Arthrospira spp., and Dunaliella spp. serve as promising biostimulants and biofertilizers. Additionally, plant growth-promoting microorganisms such as Rhizobium, Azotobacter, Azospirillum, Pseudomonas, Bacillus, and Trichoderma, alongside synthetic SLs like GR24, contribute to improving crop yield and stress tolerance. Strigolactone signaling pathways have also been explored for their roles in plant growth and resilience. Recent innovations in biofertilizer research, particularly in genomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics, have advanced our understanding of plant-microbe interactions. These omics-based technologies help develop tailored biofertilizer formulations suited to specific crops, soils, and environmental conditions. The combination of biofertilizers, nanoparticles, and SLs fosters nutrient uptake, enhances stress tolerance, and promotes overall plant growth. Case studies from various agroecosystems show that biofertilizers can improve soil health, boost crop yields, reduce chemical fertilizer dependency, and lower environmental impacts. With precision farming, biofertilizers offer sustainable solutions to various challenges, including climate change, soil degradation, and food security. This review discusses the mechanisms by which GR24, nanoparticle, and microbe-based biofertilizers benefit plants, emphasizing their potential for sustainable agriculture and future challenges.

基于微生物的土壤接种剂通过减少对农用化学品的依赖和最大限度地减少对环境的破坏，为可持续农业提供了一种很有前途的方法。在传统农业中大量使用化学品对作物生产和环境健康构成重大挑战。本文综述了基于微生物的接种剂、单聚己内酯（SLs）和纳米技术的整合，以提高农业的可持续性。含有Ag、Zn、Fe、ZnO、TiO2、SiO2和MgO等纳米颗粒的纳米生物肥料可以提供必要的作物保护，而小球藻、节螺旋藻和杜氏藻等藻类则是有前途的生物刺激素和生物肥料。此外，促进植物生长的微生物，如根瘤菌、固氮杆菌、固氮螺旋菌、假单胞菌、芽孢杆菌和木霉，以及合成的SLs，如GR24，有助于提高作物产量和抗逆性。独角麦内酯信号通路在植物生长和恢复中的作用也被探索。最近在生物肥料研究方面的创新，特别是在基因组学、转录组学和代谢组学方面的创新，提高了我们对植物与微生物相互作用的理解。这些基于组学的技术有助于开发适合特定作物、土壤和环境条件的量身定制的生物肥料配方。生物肥料、纳米颗粒和SLs的结合促进了养分吸收，增强了抗逆性，促进了植物的整体生长。来自各种农业生态系统的案例研究表明，生物肥料可以改善土壤健康，提高作物产量，减少对化肥的依赖，并降低对环境的影响。在精准农业中，生物肥料为各种挑战提供了可持续的解决方案，包括气候变化、土壤退化和粮食安全。本文讨论了GR24、纳米颗粒和微生物基生物肥料对植物有益的机制，强调了它们对可持续农业的潜力和未来的挑战。

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Terrestrial biogeochemical silicon cycle in tropical regions: A review 热带地区陆地生物地球化学硅循环研究进展

IF 7.3 2区农林科学 Q1 SOIL SCIENCE

Pedosphere

Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-06-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedsph.2025.06.009

Haozhe ZHANG , Jinling YANG , Yueqi SUN , Xiaodong SONG , Ganlin ZHANG

Intense chemical weathering in tropical regions produces soils characterized by silicon (Si) depletion and iron and aluminum oxide accumulation, leading to soil degradation. Consequently, Si cycling is of paramount importance in tropical regions. This review summarizes the key processes of the terrestrial Si biogeochemical cycle in tropical areas and underscores its biogeochemical significance in ecosystems. Runoff outputs constitute the dominant mechanism of Si depletion in tropical soils. However, the combined effects of dissolved Si (DSi) retention by highly weathered soil and Si uptake by vegetation attenuate desilication rates in these ecosystems. Tropical soils exhibit limited quantities of weatherable minerals, resulting in soil solution with low concentrations of DSi. Consequently, the primary sources of available Si are atmospheric dust inputs from distant sources and biogenic silica originating from plants. Irrigation, application of Si fertilizers, crop harvesting, and corresponding Si exports significantly impact soil Si cycling within agroecosystems. Therefore, soil Si cycling in tropical regions is different from that in other climatic zones. However, there are still many knowledge gaps within contemporary research. We propose to delve into several perspectives, including the exploration of the processes, fluxes, rates, related factors, and mechanisms associated with Si cycling in tropical regions. Comprehensive research from these perspectives would significantly enhance the understanding of pedogenesis and soil evolution and provide valuable insights for guiding the sustainable management of tropical soils.

热带地区强烈的化学风化作用使土壤以硅（Si）耗竭和铁铝氧化物积累为特征，导致土壤退化。因此，硅循环在热带地区是至关重要的。本文综述了热带地区陆相硅生物地球化学循环的关键过程，强调了其在生态系统中的生物地球化学意义。径流输出是热带土壤硅耗竭的主要机制。然而，高度风化土壤对溶解硅（DSi）的保留和植被对硅的吸收的综合作用减弱了这些生态系统的脱硅速率。热带土壤具有有限的耐候性矿物质，导致土壤溶液具有低浓度的DSi。因此，可用硅的主要来源是来自遥远来源的大气粉尘输入和来自植物的生物源二氧化硅。灌溉、施用硅肥、作物收获和相应的硅出口显著影响农业生态系统内的土壤硅循环。因此，热带地区的土壤硅循环与其他气候带不同。然而，在当代研究中仍存在许多知识空白。我们建议从几个方面进行研究，包括探索热带地区硅循环的过程、通量、速率、相关因素和机制。从这些角度进行综合研究，将大大提高对土壤形成和土壤演化的认识，并为指导热带土壤的可持续管理提供有价值的见解。

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Nontraditional soil science: Going beyond agronomy 非传统土壤科学：超越农学

IF 7.3 2区农林科学 Q1 SOIL SCIENCE

Pedosphere

Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedsph.2025.03.006

Ganlin ZHANG

Soil science has remained basically an agricultural science since its establishment more than a century ago. However, given its multi-dimensional connections with human society and multi-functions and services to be utilized in the future, the theoretical and technological boundary of soil science is expanding from agricultural science to newly emerged soil science sectors, which can be termed as nontraditional soil science. To build a more comprehensive and up-to-date soil science system, new description methods, recommendation standards, interpretation principles, and criteria for non-agricultural applications should be developed.

自一个多世纪前建立以来，土壤学基本上一直是一门农业科学。然而，由于土壤科学与人类社会的多维联系以及未来将被利用的多种功能和服务，土壤科学的理论和技术边界正在从农业科学扩展到新兴的土壤科学领域，这可以被称为非传统土壤科学。为了建立一个更全面和最新的土壤科学系统，应该制定新的描述方法、推荐标准、解释原则和非农业应用标准。

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IF 7.3 2区农林科学 Q1 SOIL SCIENCE

Pedosphere

Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedsph.2024.12.006

Li WANG , Xuesong LUO , Wenli CHEN , Xiuli HAO , Qiaoyun HUANG

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Soil and the shared future for humanity: In celebration of the 23rd World Congress of Soil Science 土壤与人类的共同未来：庆祝第23届世界土壤科学大会

IF 7.3 2区农林科学 Q1 SOIL SCIENCE

Pedosphere

Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedsph.2026.01.018

Xin SONG, Jinlong DONG, Xiaoyuan YAN, Ren Fang SHEN, Jiabao ZHANG

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Microbial metabolites–-a sustainable solution for agricultural challenges: A review 微生物代谢物——农业挑战的可持续解决方案：综述

IF 7.3 2区农林科学 Q1 SOIL SCIENCE

Pedosphere

Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-06-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedsph.2025.06.003

Rajat SINGH , Priyanka SONI , Rajul JAIN , Akash CHAUHAN , Rahul KUMAR , Divya GUNSOLA , Sourav CHATTARAJ , Sergio DE LOS SANTOS-VILLALOBOS , Debasis MITRA , Ashish GAUR

Agriculture, which serves as the foundation of human civilization, faces threats from multiple sources, including pests, soil erosion, and unpredictable weather patterns. These challenges can affect agricultural productivity, food security, and environmental sustainability. Among the solutions, microbial metabolites can provide hope. These secondary metabolites are naturally produced by microorganisms during metabolism and consist of a broad range of compounds with varied roles, acting as biofertilizers, biopesticides, and plant growth promoters and thereby assuring sustainable agriculture. These metabolites help to liberate nutrients and improve soil structure. They are also important biocontrol agents for reducing plant pathogens and pests. These metabolites are essential for nutrient cycling, soil fertility, and crop productivity. There are many advantages to using microbial metabolites in agriculture, such as low dependence on chemical pesticides and fertilizers, increased crop productivity, and improved crop health. The challenges of production, formulation, consistency, and regulatory framework must be resolved before the microbial metabolites can be widely accepted. The future of agriculture will be shaped by advancements in microbial metabolite research, integrated with cutting-edge agricultural technologies and supported by aligned administrative policies. In summary, it is well established that microbial metabolites possess the capacity that significantly transform agriculture. Integrating the inherent potential of natural solutions can help create more sustainable and resilient agricultural systems that can protect food security, promote environmental sustainability, and ensure the future of future generations.

农业作为人类文明的基础，面临着多种来源的威胁，包括害虫、土壤侵蚀和不可预测的天气模式。这些挑战会影响农业生产力、粮食安全和环境可持续性。在解决方案中，微生物代谢物可以提供希望。这些次生代谢物是微生物在新陈代谢过程中自然产生的，由多种具有不同作用的化合物组成，可作为生物肥料、生物农药和植物生长促进剂，从而确保农业的可持续发展。这些代谢物有助于释放养分，改善土壤结构。它们也是减少植物病原体和害虫的重要生物防治剂。这些代谢物对养分循环、土壤肥力和作物生产力至关重要。在农业中使用微生物代谢物有许多优点，例如对化学农药和化肥的依赖性低，提高作物生产力，改善作物健康。在微生物代谢物被广泛接受之前，必须解决生产、配方、一致性和监管框架方面的挑战。农业的未来将由微生物代谢物研究的进步、尖端农业技术的结合和一致的行政政策的支持来塑造。综上所述，微生物代谢产物具有显著改变农业的能力，这是众所周知的。整合自然解决方案的固有潜力有助于创建更具可持续性和抵御力的农业系统，从而保护粮食安全，促进环境可持续性，并确保子孙后代的未来。

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Pedometric approaches to assess soil organic carbon dynamics in forest ecosystems: A review 森林生态系统土壤有机碳动态评价的步长法研究进展

IF 7.3 2区农林科学 Q1 SOIL SCIENCE

Pedosphere

Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-07-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedsph.2025.07.017

Vuyo QASHA , Alen MANYEVERE , Trevan FLYNN , Chuene V. MASHAMAITE

Soil organic carbon (SOC) depletion caused by changes in land use is one of the main causes of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels. As such, pedometric approaches are essential for understanding SOC dynamics in forest restoration, which is crucial for mitigating climate change and sustaining ecosystem services. This review summarizes methodologies and advancements in pedometric approaches, focusing on their application in predicting SOC changes across various environments. It highlights the integration of pedometric methods involving spatiotemporal and vertical modeling tools, such as spatially explicit models and geospatial models, to improve soil carbon (C) stock estimates. These methods utilize advanced statistical techniques and remote sensing technologies to model soil properties and predict soil C dynamics across different spatiotemporal scales. The Century model, noted for its effectiveness in simulating long-term SOC drivers under various restoration scenarios, provides critical insights into sustainable forest management. This review evaluates potential solutions for understanding how C evolves over time and under different forest management practices, including afforestation and selective logging. In addition, the review identifies knowledge gaps, such as the need for improved models to predict soil C stocks under diverse environmental conditions accurately. Addressing these gaps through enhanced pedometric models and evaluation efforts is crucial for informing effective soil management strategies and supporting global climate change mitigation initiatives through forest restoration. Integrating pedometric approaches with spatial modeling tools provides a robust framework for guiding forest restoration decision-making and enhancing ecosystem resilience against climate change.

土地利用变化引起的土壤有机碳（SOC）耗竭是大气二氧化碳（CO2）水平上升的主要原因之一。因此，土壤测量方法对于理解森林恢复过程中的有机碳动态至关重要，这对于减缓气候变化和维持生态系统服务至关重要。本文综述了计步法的方法和进展，重点介绍了它们在预测不同环境下SOC变化方面的应用。它强调了涉及时空和垂直建模工具的计步法方法的整合，如空间显式模型和地理空间模型，以改善土壤碳(C)储量估算。这些方法利用先进的统计技术和遥感技术来模拟土壤性质，并预测不同时空尺度的土壤C动态。Century模型以其在模拟各种恢复情景下长期SOC驱动因素方面的有效性而闻名，为可持续森林管理提供了重要见解。这篇综述评估了在不同森林管理措施（包括造林和选择性采伐）下碳随时间变化的潜在解决方案。此外，该综述还指出了知识空白，例如需要改进模型来准确预测不同环境条件下的土壤C储量。通过加强土壤计量模型和评估工作来弥补这些差距，对于通报有效的土壤管理战略和通过森林恢复支持全球缓解气候变化举措至关重要。将计步法与空间建模工具相结合，为指导森林恢复决策和增强生态系统抵御气候变化的能力提供了强有力的框架。

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