Microbial responses to immobilization of potentially toxic elements in soils

Nanthi Bolan, Prashant Srivastava, M. B. Kirkham

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Abstract

Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) adversely affect biological functions in soil including the activity of microbially mediated enzymes involved in nutrient transformation and cycling in soils. The effect of PTEs on microbial activity in soils depends on the bioavailability of PTEs. The toxicity of PTEs to soil microorganisms can be mitigated by reducing their bioavailability in soils using various organic and inorganic amendments, such as phosphate compounds, liming materials, manure, biosolids, and biochar. This chapter provides an overview of the immobilization of PTEs in soils using organic and inorganic amendments, and its impacts on the bioavailability of PTEs and the microbial response to the immobilization-induced reduction in the bioavailability of PTEs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAppraisal of Metal(loids) in the Ecosystem
EditorsVinod Kumar, Anket Sharma, Raj Setia
PublisherElsevier Doyma
Chapter13
Pages315-330
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9780323856218
ISBN (Print)9780323885508
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

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