Organic matter plays a significant role in the dynamics of soil toxicants. It can bind with various contaminants, including pesticides and heavy metals, reducing their availability to plants and soil organisms. High organic matter content can enhance the degradation of organic pollutants, such as hydrocarbons, by providing a carbon source for microbial activity. However, it may also complicate the bioremediation processes by stabilizing pollutants and limiting their breakdown.
