ArticleEnvironmental geochemistry and health2026
Assessment of boron accumulation and pollution levels and their relation to soil classification.
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Because the thresholds for Boron (B) deficiency and toxicity in soils are very close, continuous monitoring of B levels is essential for sustainable soil and environmental management. This study aimed to determine total B concentrations in agricultural soils of the Seyhan Plain (Türkiye), evaluate associated environmental, ecological, and human health risks, and investigate the relationship between B concentrations and soil classification. A total of 51 surface soil samples were collected from conventionally managed cotton fields in the Seyhan Plain. Total B concentrations were determined by ICP-OES following microwave digestion. Pollution and ecological risk assessments were conducted using the enrichment factor (EF), contamination factor (Cf), geoaccumulation index (Igeo), and ecological risk factor (Er). Non-carcinogenic human health risks were evaluated separately for children and adults. Boron concentrations were also compared among different FAO-UNESCO soil classes. The mean B concentration in the studied soils was 43.72 mg/kg, which is approximately 2.6 t higher than the Upper Continental Crust (UCC) background value. The mean EF, Igeo, Cf, and Er values were 2.39, 0.73, 2.57, and 5.14, respectively, indicating moderate enrichment, moderate contamination, and low ecological risk. Human health risk assessment revealed that boron exposure through soil does not pose significant non-carcinogenic risks to either children or adults (HI < 1). Boron concentrations varied among soil classes, with the highest mean values observed in Gleyic Solonchak soils (50.72 mg kg
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