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Combined remediation approaches that integrate biological and physicochemical treatments are the most efficient strategies for the sustainable remediation of chromium-contaminated agricultural soils. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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Synthesize mechanisms governing chromium contamination, mobility, and bioaccumulation across agricultural soil-plant systems and evaluate existing remediation technologies.

August 29, 2026Environmental Sciences EuropeOpen Access

A comprehensive review of chromium contamination in agricultural systems: unraveling its journey from soil to food chain and strategies for safe remediation

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JFJennifer FloraVellore Institute of Technology University KAKousalya ArumugamVellore Institute of Technology University SKSathyabama KowsalyaVellore Institute of Technology University

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Review details chromium accumulation pathways in agricultural crops, indicating integrated biological and physicochemical remediation methods provide optimal soil restoration.

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Synthesize mechanisms governing chromium contamination, mobility, and bioaccumulation across agricultural soil-plant systems and evaluate existing remediation technologies.
Reviewed literature on chromium speciation, geochemical fate, plant uptake mechanisms, and food chain transfer dynamics.
Assessed standalone and integrated remediation technologies, including phytoremediation, bioremediation, nanotechnology, and physicochemical strategies alongside GIS monitoring tools.
Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) displays high bioavailability and mobile carcinogenicity, driving crop yield reductions and significant dietary risks for humans.
Integrated approaches combining biological and physicochemical treatments show the highest efficiency, feasibility, and sustainability for remediating chromium-contaminated agricultural soils.

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Flora et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a92997e8e5d7d1fc0c1186f https://doi.org/10.1186/s12302-026-01445-1

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Review details chromium accumulation pathways in agricultural crops, indicating integrated biological and physicochemical remediation methods provide optimal soil restoration.

A comprehensive review of chromium contamination in agricultural systems: unraveling its journey from soil to food chain and strategies for safe remediation

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A comprehensive review of chromium contamination in agricultural systems: unraveling its journey from soil to food chain and strategies for safe remediation

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