The Environmental Research Center at the University of Mosul held a scientific panel discussion entitled \u201cEnvironmental Pollution by Chemical Fertilizers and Its Impact on Biodiversity\u201d on Tuesday, February 10, 2025, with the participation of a number of faculty members and researchers at the Center.<\/p>\n
The intensive use of chemical fertilizers, particularly nitrogen- and phosphate-based fertilizers, is considered one of the major sources of environmental pollution in modern agricultural systems. Despite their role in increasing agricultural productivity, excessive application or poor management leads to clear and significant negative environmental impacts.<\/p>\n
The most prominent manifestations of this pollution include contamination of soil, water, and air. Nitrates and phosphates leach into groundwater and surface water, causing eutrophication, a phenomenon that results in algal blooms, oxygen depletion, and the mortality of fish and other aquatic organisms. In addition, the volatilization of ammonia and nitrogen oxides contributes to air pollution and the formation of acid rain.<\/p>\n
The impact on biodiversity is reflected through several aspects, including:
\n\u2022 Degradation of beneficial soil microorganisms, which weakens the natural fertility of soils.
\n\u2022 A decline in wild plant diversity due to changes in soil properties and the dominance of a limited number of species tolerant to high nutrient concentrations.
\n\u2022 Harm to pollinating insects, aquatic organisms, and birds as a result of alterations in food chains and the accumulation of pollutants.
\n\u2022 The accumulation of certain heavy metals present as impurities in fertilizers (such as cadmium) and their toxic effects on living organisms.<\/p>\n
This activity contributes to achieving the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 15 (Life on Land), Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), Goal 14 (Life Below Water), Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and Goal 13 (Climate Action).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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