Call for papers/Topics Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields: 1. Plant Nutrition Focuses on the chemical elements necessary for plant growth and the mechanisms by which they are acquired. Essential Nutrients & Classification Criteria for essentiality (Arnon & Stout) Macronutrients (Primary): Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K) Macronutrients (Secondary): Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Sulfur (S) Micronutrients (Trace Elements): Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Copper (Cu), Boron (B), Molybdenum (Mo), Chlorine (Cl), Nickel (Ni) Nutrient Uptake Mechanisms Passive transport (Diffusion, Mass flow) Active transport (Ion channels, Carriers, ATP-pumps) Role of the Rhizosphere and Root hairs Physiological Roles & Deficiency Symptoms Metabolic functions (Photosynthesis, Enzyme activation, Protein synthesis) Visual symptoms (Chlorosis, Necrosis, Stunting, Anthocyanin accumulation) Nutrient mobility within the plant (Mobile vs. Immobile elements) Fertilizers and Soil Amendments Chemical (Inorganic) fertilizers: NPK ratios, slow-release formulas Organic manures: Compost, Green manure, Vermicompost Bio-fertilizers: Nitrogen-fixing bacteria (Rhizobium), Mycorrhizae (VAM) 2. Soil Pollution Examines the degradation of soil quality due to toxic substances and human activity. Sources and Types of Soil Pollutants Agricultural: Pesticides, Herbicides, excess Fertilizers Industrial: Heavy metals (Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic), Chemical spills Urban/Domestic: Plastic waste, E-waste, Sewage sludge Radioactive: Nuclear waste, Mining tailings Pollutant Behavior in Soil Adsorption and Desorption (Soil-water interface) Leaching and Groundwater contamination Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification in the food chain Environmental & Health Impacts Reduction in soil fertility and microbial activity Phytotoxicity (toxic effects on plants) Impacts on human health (Carcinogenesis, Organ failure) Soil Remediation Techniques Physical/Chemical: Soil washing, Excavation, Thermal treatment Bioremediation: Using microorganisms to degrade organic pollutants Phytoremediation: Using plants to extract or stabilize contaminants (Phytoextraction, Phytostabilization) 3. Wastewater Management Deals with the collection, treatment, and disposal of used water to protect ecosystems. Sources and Characteristics of Wastewater Domestic sewage (Greywater and Blackwater) Industrial effluent (Toxic chemicals, Acids, Heavy metals) Agricultural runoff (Nutrient-rich, Pesticide-laden water) Parameters: BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand), COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand), pH, Turbidity Stages of Wastewater Treatment Preliminary Treatment: Screening, Grit removal Primary Treatment: Sedimentation and Flocculation (Physical removal of solids) Secondary Treatment: Biological processes (Activated sludge, Trickling filters, Oxidation ponds) Tertiary (Advanced) Treatment: Nutrient removal (Nitrogen/Phosphorus), Disinfection (Chlorination, UV, Ozonation) Sustainable Wastewater Solutions Constructed Wetlands and Bio-swales Water Reclamation and Reuse (Irrigation, Industrial cooling) Sludge Management: Anaerobic digestion, Composting, Biogas production Environmental Policy and Quality Standards Effluent discharge limits The Clean Water Act and local regulatory frameworks Impact of untreated discharge: Eutrophication and Hypoxia (Dead zones)