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)