In situ and ex situ bioremediation of seleniferous soils from northwestern India

Purpose Selenium (Se) toxicity or deficiency disorders are chiefly associated with Se concentration and speciation in soils. Elevated soil Se content may lead to contamination of water bodies and groundwaters due to the leaching caused by rainfall and irrigation. This study is focused on Se removal by in situ (biostimulation and bioaugmentation) and ex situ (soil washing) bioremediation as well as on its recovery.