Groundwater fluoride concentrations in the watershed sedimentary basin of Quetta Valley, Pakistan

Durrani, Taimoor Shah; Farooqi, Abida

doi:10.1007/s10661-021-09365-8

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“…Central Asia, comprising countries like Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan, harbors oasis ecosystems exemplified by those found in the Fergana Valley, sustained by rivers like the Syr Darya and Amu Darya (Roźkowski and Rzętała, 2021). Southwest Asia, represented by Afghanistan and Pakistan, boasts oasis ecosystems such as the Quetta Valley (Durrani and Farooqi, 2021). In North America, the southwestern United States and northern Mexico host desert springs or oases, including Palm Springs and the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (Winkler and Brooks, 2020).…”

Section: Oasis Ecosystemsmentioning

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Oasis agriculture revitalization and carbon sequestration for climate-resilient communities

Dhawi,

Aleidan

2024

Front. Agron.

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Revitalizing oasis agriculture, an age-old human endeavor, has historically played a crucial role in sustaining biodiversity and ecosystems in arid regions. Nevertheless, this enduring practice now faces contemporary challenges, including global warming, water scarcity, soil erosion, and negative human activities associated with urbanization. This comprehensive review delves into diverse literature across disciplines, covering topics such as water conservation, biodiversity restoration, agroforestry, and Oasis Holistic Management, with the aim of addressing these challenges. The analysis strongly advocates for the urgent adoption of sustainable practices, including precision irrigation, polyculture, organic farming, agroforestry, and community-based initiatives, to ensure the survival of oasis agriculture and foster long-term environmental and social responsibility. The study underscores the imperative need for the development of “comprehensive, flexible, and forward-looking management strategies” to guide the sustainable revival of oasis farming. By consolidating information from various studies, it lays the groundwork for informed decision-making and policy formulation. As part of revitalizing the oasis agricultural ecosystem and addressing the global climate crisis, we propose a noninvasive tool for assessing carbon sequestration effectiveness based on tree specifications. Recognizing the pivotal role of vegetation in mitigating the ecological impact and facing global crises, we explored parameters influencing plant carbon sequestration, including biomass production, growth rate, longevity, root structure, leaf structure, and average temperature tolerance.

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Section: Oasis Ecosystemsmentioning

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Oasis agriculture revitalization and carbon sequestration for climate-resilient communities

Dhawi,

Aleidan

2024

Front. Agron.

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“…Acute fluorosis results when the daily intake of F − is higher than 4 mg, and its toxicity is higher than that of lead and lower than that of arsenic. Long-term F − accumulates in human teeth and bones under a high-fluoride environment, which can damage human soft tissue and intellectual development and even lead to an increased risk of tumors and leukemia (Mumtaz et al, 2015;Durrani and Farooqi, 2021;Senthilkumar et al, 2021). According to the latest reports, long-term, excessive intake of F − has also been linked to adverse cancer and distortion (Smith et al, 1979;Seraj et al, 2012;Nikiforova 1982;Su et al, 2021).…”

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Fluorine in shallow groundwater in China: A review of distribution, occurrence and environmental effects

Zhao

Zhang

et al. 2023

Front. Earth Sci.

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With rapid economic development and the increasing demand for drinking water, a large amount of groundwater is exploited, resulting in a high F− content in groundwater, which is harmful to the environment and human body. In this study, 5,464 data points of fluoride in shallow groundwater were collected, and the F− content distribution, occurrence form and environmental impact of shallow groundwater were discussed. The results showed that 1) the F− content in shallow groundwater in China ranged from 0 to 60 mg/L, with a mean content of 0.90 mg/L; the lowest average F− content in shallow groundwater in Southwest China was 0.36 mg/L; South China (1.20 mg/L), Northeast China (1.25 mg/L) and Northwest China (1.25 mg/L) were considered high-fluoride areas, and North China (0.93 mg/L), East China (0.67 mg/L) and Central China (0.80 mg/L) were considered low-fluoride areas. The mean F− content in groundwater differed between provinces and cities. 2) The F− in shallow groundwater mainly occurred in ionic, complex ionic and organic fluoride molecular states. 3) The influence of a high F− content in shallow groundwater on the environment was mainly manifested in the increase in water F− concentration and soil F− and vegetable F− content. The influence of a high F− content on the human body was mainly manifested in an increase in urinary F− content in children, a high prevalence of dental fluorosis in children, an increase in skeletal fluorosis rate in adults with age, and an influence on cognitive function of older adults. These results provide a basis for F− pollution control and high-fluoride water treatment.

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Uncovering Fluoride Contamination in Groundwater of Arid and Semi-Arid Regions: Stigma to Solutions

Ali

2023

The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry

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Groundwater fluoride concentrations in the watershed sedimentary basin of Quetta Valley, Pakistan

Cited by 8 publications

References 46 publications

Oasis agriculture revitalization and carbon sequestration for climate-resilient communities

Oasis agriculture revitalization and carbon sequestration for climate-resilient communities

Fluorine in shallow groundwater in China: A review of distribution, occurrence and environmental effects

Uncovering Fluoride Contamination in Groundwater of Arid and Semi-Arid Regions: Stigma to Solutions

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