Organic soil pollutants resulting from military activities
Abstract
Organic soil contaminants arising from military activities represent a significant environmental and public health challenge, with persistent compounds from explosives, their decomposition products, and rocket fuel co m ponents posing long-term risks to soil health, plant vitality, and ecosystem stability. This article reviews the sources, environmental behaviors, and biological impacts of three key classes of organic pollutants: common energetic compounds, their environmental decomposition products, and rocket fuel components. Drawing on recent literature, the discussion emphasizes the adverse effects on soil microbial communities, nutrient cycling, and plant physiology, highlighting mechanisms such as oxidative stress, bioaccumulation, and growth inhibition. The review underscores the need for integrated remediation strategies to mitigate these impacts, offering insights into sustainable approaches for contaminated sites. By summarizing data from field studies and laboratory exp e riments, this work contributes to understanding the multifaceted ecological consequences of military-derived pollution and informs policy for land restoration.References
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