International Conference on Plant Nutrition, Soil Pollution & Wastewater Management PNSPWM on July 06-08, 2026 in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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)

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