Editorial: Emerging contaminants and their effect on agricultural crops

Naeem, M.; Gill, Ritu; Gill, Sarvajeet Singh; Singh, Kashmir; Sofo, Adriano; Tuteja, Narendra

doi:10.3389/fpls.2023.1296252

Front. Plant Sci.

2023

DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1296252

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Editorial: Emerging contaminants and their effect on agricultural crops

M. Naeem,

Ritu Gill,

Sarvajeet Singh Gill

et al.

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Navigating the Complexity of Emerging Contaminants: Sources, Impacts, and Remediation Strategies

Singh,

Sivaram,

Dhanjal

et al. 2024

J Indian Inst Sci

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Navigating the Complexity of Emerging Contaminants: Sources, Impacts, and Remediation Strategies

Singh,

Sivaram,

Dhanjal

et al. 2024

J Indian Inst Sci

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Fate of emerging contaminants in the soil-plant system: a study on durum wheat irrigated with treated municipal wastewater

Denora,

Mehmeti,

Candido

et al. 2024

Front. Soil Sci.

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IntroductionEmerging contaminants in irrigation wastewater can cause bioaccumulation in crops, posing health risks to humans and other living organisms. The extent to which different emerging contaminants (ECs) are taken up by plants varies depending on the physicochemical properties of the contaminants and the type of crops grown.MethodsThis study investigated the fate of emerging contaminants (ECs), particularly pharmaceuticals, in durum wheat grown on soils irrigated with treated wastewater in southern Italy. The experiment was conducted in lysimeters irrigated with wastewater during previous crop cycles, assessing the presence and distribution of ECs in both soil and plant tissues. Three different levels of exposure to ECs were compared: freshwater irrigation (FW), wastewater treated to European average contaminant levels (TWWx1), and a triple dose of contaminants (TWWx3).ResultsThe behavior of 12 different ECs in the plant-soil complex was analyzed and found variable. Fluconazole and carbamazepine were found to have higher uptake concentrations in the plant, with accumulation observed in the plant and grain, especially in the TWWx3 treatment. However, some ECs (such as Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim, Ketoprofen, Diclofenac, Metoprolol, and Naproxen) showed high uncertainties in their fate, probably due to degradation in soil and influential crop parameters.DiscussionThe results of this study contribute to the argument that the reuse of treated wastewater for irrigation, if properly monitored, can be a safe approach in agriculture and can support policymakers in developing future legislative frameworks for sustainable water management.

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Comparative Analysis of Conventional Treatment and Advanced Oxidation Applied to Effluent from Stabilization Ponds in Terms of Subsequent Reuse of Treated Water

Pauta,

Vázquez,

Carrillo

et al. 2024

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The possibility of reusing the effluent from Cuena’s wastewater treatment plant WWTP is analyzed through the application of two treatments: conventional physical–chemical (coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation and filtration, and disinfection) and advanced oxidation with a combination of hydrogen peroxide/ozone. The results show that neither treatment method independently resolves all the limitations of the effluent for reuse, especially regarding organic matter, nutrients, and turbidity. Therefore, the compatibility of the quality of the treated water quality is evaluated for three potential reuses such as unrestricted urban use, recreational use with primary contact, and agricultural irrigation, referencing EPA and Ecuadorian TULSMA standards. This study highlights the need to establish a legal and regulatory framework for water reuse in Ecuador to enable decision-makers to implement sustainable water reuse practices and manage scarcity effectively.

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Editorial: Emerging contaminants and their effect on agricultural crops

Cited by 3 publications

References 107 publications

Navigating the Complexity of Emerging Contaminants: Sources, Impacts, and Remediation Strategies

Navigating the Complexity of Emerging Contaminants: Sources, Impacts, and Remediation Strategies

Fate of emerging contaminants in the soil-plant system: a study on durum wheat irrigated with treated municipal wastewater

Comparative Analysis of Conventional Treatment and Advanced Oxidation Applied to Effluent from Stabilization Ponds in Terms of Subsequent Reuse of Treated Water

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