A Study on Earthworm and Microbe in the Detoxification of Metal Pollutants

Exploring the role of earthworms and microbes in detoxifying metal pollutants in soil

Abstract

Pollution of the soil is a serious issue for the planet. Soil pollution from organic contaminantsand heavy metals, among others, has increased dramatically as industrialisation has progressed rapidly.A variety of pollutants released into the environment are absorbed by the soil. Sources of heavy metalsin soil range from industrial emissions and wastes to fertilizers and coal combustion residues to sewageand pesticides to mine tailings. Heavy metals have a greater possibility for direct and accidentalexposure due to traits such as fast production rates through human activities and their inability to bekept in a localized location. In this paper researcher study the earthworm and microbe in thedetoxification of metal pollutants.