Alfalfa-mediated phytoremediation and soil restoration for sustainable cereal and fruit crop production: a review of roles, detoxification mechanisms, nitrogen enhancement, and agroecological integration
Soil contamination by heavy metals, petroleum hydrocarbons, and excessive agrochemical inputs, coupled with declining soil fertility, poses a major threat to sustainable cereal and fruit production and global food security. This review synthesizes evidence from peer-reviewed studies published between 2000 and 2026 to...