Exploring the potential of sustainable use of reclaimed water to improve crop production in response to contaminants in Vigna radiata

• Published in: South African journal of botany Vol. 168; pp. 77 - 88
• Main Author: Siddiqui, Zahid Hameed
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.05.2024
• Subjects: ammonia; chlorides; Contaminants; crop production; desalination; irrigation; irrigation water; Red Sea; Saudi Arabia; Seed germination; seedlings; tap water; turbidity; Vigna; Vigna radiata; vigor; wastewater; wastewater treatment; Water pollution; Water reuse; Saudi Arabia; Red Sea; Water pollution; Vigna; Contaminants; Water reuse; Seed germination

•The use of reclaimed water in agriculture can be beneficial to KSA with careful planning and management.•To reduce chemical dangers including heavy metals, agricultural irrigation should be subject to stricter quality regulations.•The application of 30 % reclaimed water (T2) enhanced the germinatio...