University of Basrah is Investigating the Impact of Pollution on Agricultural Soil Development in Al-Qurna District: A Study in Development Geography
The thesis presented by researcher Nour Adnan Ayoub at the College of Education for Girls, Department of Geography, aimed to improve agricultural soil in Al-Qurna District by reducing the pollution affecting it, with the aim of achieving better agricultural development. (40) soil samples were collected from various locations within the administrative boundaries of the study area during the dry and rainy agricultural seasons (2024–2025). The samples were analyzed in the laboratory to determine their physical and chemical properties and levels of contamination with heavy elements and petroleum hydrocarbons.
The study concluded that agricultural soil pollution in Al-Qurna District results from a combination of natural and human factors, such as climatic conditions and agricultural methods. It also revealed that the oil industry directly contributes to raising pollution levels, leading to a reduction in crop diversity, a decline in agricultural production, and a negative impact on opportunities for achieving sustainable agricultural development in the region.
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