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Soil ecosystem is a complex network of organisms and processes that interact to sustain life. It plays a crucial role in nutrient cycling, water filtration, and supporting plant growth, making it essential for terrestrial ecosystems and agriculture. The main components of the Soil Ecosystem are soil organisms which includes microorganisms (Bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes are vital for decomposition, nutrient cycling, and soil health), invertebrates (Earthworms, beetles, and ants help aerate the soil, break down organic matter, and facilitate nutrient availability) and plants (Roots of which anchor soil and contribute organic matter through decaying leaves and other plant materials), Soil Structure, Nutrient Cycling, water, air and organic matter. Soil Ecosystem maintain plant Growth by providing essential nutrients and water to support plant life, carbon Sequestration in the soils by storing carbon, helping mitigate climate change by reducing release of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and habitat supports for a diverse range of organisms. Phytoremediation is an eco-friendly technology that uses plants to remove, transfer, stabilize, or destroy contaminants in soil and water. This method leverages the natural abilities of certain plants to absorb and detoxify pollutants, making it a sustainable alternative to traditional remediation techniques. This method can remove organic and inorganic contaminants in an effective manner. A variety of plant species are identified for phytoremediation.Various phytoremediation approaches like phytostabilization, phytoimmobilization and phytoextraction can be applied. However, the choice depends on various factors like contaminant mobility, climate conditions and soil physiochemical properties. In this paper some approaches and concerns related to phytoremediation are discussed.