Article
Plant Sciences
Svetlana N. Nekoval, Arina K. Churikova, Maxim N. Chernyakovich, Mikhail V. Pridannikov
Summary: This research aims to assess the nematicidal activity and effectiveness of fungal and bacterial strains against the common root-knot nematode in Southern Russia. The study found that two liquid fungal cultures showed strong nematicidal activity and high biological efficacy when introduced into the soil before planting tomatoes.
Article
Spectroscopy
Esma Nur Cenet, Ziya Aydin, Mustafa Keles, Mevlut Bayrakci
Summary: Fenamiphos is a widely used organophosphorous pesticide in agricultural soils. This study developed an enzyme-free detection system and a fluorescent sensor for detecting Fenamiphos. The sensor exhibited high selectivity and sensitivity towards Fenamiphos and could be used for detecting Fenamiphos in vegetable samples and living cells.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Miguel Talavera, Tim C. Thoden, Maria D. Vela-Delgado, Soledad Verdejo-Lucas, Sara Sanchez-Moreno
Summary: The novel sulfonamide nematicide fluazaindolizine showed high selectivity towards root-knot nematodes, with minimal impact on other plant-parasitic nematodes. However, there were some slight adverse effects on soil functions as indicated by changes in certain soil food web indices.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Adele Cocozza di Montanara, Elisa Baldrighi, Annalisa Franzo, Linda Catani, Eleonora Grassi, Roberto Sandulli, Federica Semprucci
Summary: This study conducted a bibliometric analysis to understand the research trends and topics on free-living nematodes in soil, marine, and freshwater environments. The findings indicated that free-living soil nematodes had a wider audience in high-ranked journals compared to freshwater nematodes. Marine nematodes fell in between, with high-medium ranked journals covering aspects of biodiversity research. The analysis also revealed increasing attention towards pollution effects and the use of nematodes as model organisms in line with the Eco-Evo-Devo approach.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Mengli Liu, Jiguang Feng, Yawen Shen, Biao Zhu
Summary: Microplastics pollution has been recognized as an important global change factor that can potentially impact ecosystem functions and services. The effects of microplastics on soil biota, including microbiota and fauna, depend on factors such as the type, size, concentration, and duration of exposure to microplastics. The results of a global-scale meta-analysis showed that microplastics can increase soil microbial biomass, but decrease the growth and reproduction of soil fauna. Additionally, they can decrease soil bacterial diversity and alter microbial community structure.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Raquel Campos-Herrera, Juan Emilio Palomares-Ruis, Ruben Blanco-Perez, Jose Antonio Rodriguez-Martin, Blanca B. Landa, Pablo Castillo
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) and associated soil organisms in olive groves managed with different practices. The results showed that drip irrigation enhanced the EPN community and the growth of nematophagous fungi (NF). This provides important insights for determining suitable management strategies to enhance a balanced soil biota in olive groves in Mediterranean regions and other areas where this crop is cultivated.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yi-Chien Lee, Huei-Mien Ke, Yu-Ching Liu, Hsin-Han Lee, Min-Chen Wang, Yung-Che Tseng, Taisei Kikuchi, Isheng Jason Tsai
Summary: Obtaining sufficient genetic material from limited biological sources is a major challenge in biodiversity and genome evolution studies. In this study, we successfully amplified nanograms of DNA and mRNA from individual Caenorhabditis elegans using multiple displacement amplification (MDA) and Smartseq2 techniques. We generated long-read sequences with Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) and achieved high genome coverage. Through genome and transcriptome sequencing of multiple nematode species, we discovered genome diversity and phylogenetic relationships within the phylum Nematoda. This study demonstrates the robustness of MDA and ONT for studying genome diversity.
NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Elijah Hillhouse, Emily K. Francis, Jan Slapeta
Summary: This study found that burned soil significantly affects the free-living stages of ruminant nematodes, with higher temperatures resulting in fewer larvae. This has important implications for agriculture, as it means a reduced population of parasitic nematodes available for consumption on pasture. These experiments provide insights into how post-fire soil conditions alter the number of infective larvae available on pasture and the infectivity of the pasture to livestock.
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marie-Theres Rauchschwalbe, Sebastian Hoess, Arne Haegerbaeumer, Walter Traunspurger
Summary: This study investigated the effects of environmentally relevant microplastics on a freshwater sediment benthic community through a microcosm experiment. The results showed that microplastic exposure did not significantly impact the abundance and biomass of protozoa and meiobenthic organisms, but did affect the abundance and biomass of harpacticoid copepods. Furthermore, exposure to microplastic mixtures may potentially alter the structure of the meiobenthic community.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ruben Blanco-Perez, Ignacio Vicente-Diez, Jose Luis Ramos-Saez de Ojer, Vicente Santiago Marco-Mancebon, Ignacio Perez-Moreno, Raquel Campos-Herrera
Summary: This study investigates the impact of different management strategies on the community of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) and associated soil organisms in vineyards. The results show that organic pest management enhances the abundance and activity of native EPNs, providing evidence for the support of organic viticulture to beneficial soil organisms.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Er Hua, Yanmei Zhu, Deming Huang, Xiaoshou Liu
Summary: This study investigated the nematode communities in coastal waters in Bohai Bay, China, assessing the environmental quality using various indices. The results showed variations in environmental quality at different stations, with metal concentrations being more influential than other variables in explaining nematode diversity.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Janet G. Atandi, Noah Adamtey, Agnes W. Kiriga, Edward N. Karanja, Martha W. Musyoka, Felix M. Matheri, Chrysantus M. Tanga, Danny L. Coyne, Komi K. M. Fiaboe, David Bautze, Solveig Haukeland
Summary: The present study evaluated the community structure and diversity of free-living nematodes (FLN) in a field setting. The findings suggest that organic farming systems have a positive impact on FLN populations and diversity, improving soil health and fertility.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Parasitology
Janneke Wit, Clayton M. Dilks, Erik C. Andersen
Summary: The discovery of anthelmintic resistance and modes of action has largely been informed by research on the nonparasitic nematode Caenorhabditis elegans and the parasitic nematode Haemonchus contortus. By utilizing the strengths of both species, a 'cycle of discovery' has been established where findings from one species inform experimental design in the other, leading to a deeper understanding of anthelmintic mechanisms and resistance.
TRENDS IN PARASITOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manel Ben Ali, Amor Hedfi, Mohammed Almalki, Paraskevi K. Karachle, Fehmi Boufahja
Summary: A study exposed meiobenthic nematodes to HCQ and observed a decrease in total abundances and diversity index, but an increase in individual mass and Trophic Diversity Index. Negative impacts were observed for epistrate feeders and non-selective deposit feeders, while omnivores-carnivores benefited.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maickel Armenteros, Octavio Quintanar-Retama, Adolfo Gracia
Summary: The diversity of free-living marine nematode assemblages in the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico (SW GoM) has been understudied. This study aimed to analyze the influence of water depth on the species richness, feeding type, and taxonomic composition of these assemblages, as well as to document the regional diversity of free-living nematodes in the SW GoM. The results showed clear variations in the bottom water and sediment variables along the depth gradient, and the abundance and species richness of nematodes decreased with water depth. The study also revealed the potential of nematodes in monitoring the deep sea of the Gulf of Mexico.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
L. E. Jackson, T. M. Bowles, H. Ferris, A. J. Margenot, A. Hollander, P. Garcia-Palacios, T. Daufresne, S. Sanchez-Moreno
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2019)
Review
Ecology
Pablo Garcia-Palacios, Maria Remedios Alarcon, Jose Luis Tenorio, Sara Sanchez Moreno
JOURNAL OF ARID ENVIRONMENTS
(2019)
Article
Ecology
Camille Pitteloud, Patrice Descombes, Sara Sanchez-Moreno, Alan Kergunteuil, Sebastien Ibanez, Sergio Rasmann, Loic Pellissier
Article
Agronomy
Nieves Martin-Robles, Pablo Garcia-Palacios, Marta Rodriguez, Daniel Rico, Rocio Vigo, Sara Sanchez-Moreno, Gerlinde B. De Deyn, Ruben Milla
Article
Soil Science
Xavier Domene, Stefania Mattana, Sara Sanchez-Moreno
Summary: This study assessed the medium-term impact of low and high rates of pine gasification biochar application on nematode communities in outdoor mesocosms cropped to barley. The results suggest that biochar additions have the potential to regulate plant-parasitic nematodes in agroecosystems, with the regulation dependent on the rate of addition. Further studies are needed to validate these findings and determine the necessary rates of biochar addition to mitigate unintended effects.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Miguel Talavera, Tim C. Thoden, Maria D. Vela-Delgado, Soledad Verdejo-Lucas, Sara Sanchez-Moreno
Summary: The novel sulfonamide nematicide fluazaindolizine showed high selectivity towards root-knot nematodes, with minimal impact on other plant-parasitic nematodes. However, there were some slight adverse effects on soil functions as indicated by changes in certain soil food web indices.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Sarah Semeraro, Alan Kergunteuil, Sara Sanchez-Moreno, Jeremy Puissant, Tim Goodall, Robert Griffiths, Sergio Rasmann
Summary: Ecosystem productivity depends heavily on soil nutrient cycling, which is regulated by decomposition rates controlled by below-ground microbial and soil communities. The impact of climate change on soil biota and ecosystem functioning remains unclear. This study investigates the differences in soil microbial and nematode communities at different elevations in the Alps and examines how climatic conditions can influence their functional and taxonomic characteristics. The results highlight the potential effects of soil biodiversity changes on soil fertility and carbon-cycle dynamics under climate change.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Jose A. Lopez-Perez, Sara Sanchez-Moreno
Summary: The combination of wine vinasse and animal manure has been effective in reducing plant parasite infection and improving crop yield. The application of wine vinasse and other organic matter can improve soil fertility and reduce the number of pests.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alba Llovet, Stefania Mattana, Juan Chin-Pampillo, Gabriel Gasco, Sara Sanchez, Claudio Mondini, Maria Jesus Iglesias Briones, Laura Marquez, Josep Maria Alcaniz, Angela Ribas, Xavier Domene
Summary: The application of biochar can increase carbon sequestration in soil, but high doses may have adverse effects on soil functions such as greenhouse gas emissions, nutrient cycling, and soil biological diversity.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Klaus Birkhofer, Andreas Fliessbach, Maria Pilar Gavin-Centol, Katarina Hedlund, Maria Ingimarsdottir, Helene Bracht Jorgensen, Katja Kozjek, Svenja Meyer, Marta Montserrat, Sara Sanchez Moreno, Jordi Moya Larano, Stefan Scheu, Diego Serrano-Carnero, Jaak Truu, Dominika Kundel
Summary: The study found that soil organisms have a strong adaptability to experimental short-term drought, but conventional farming has a significant weakening effect on soil biota and ecosystem functions. Organic farming can mitigate the impact of drought on soil biota.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Sara Martinez, Sara Sanchez-Moreno, Jose Luis Gabriel, Cristina alvarez, Maria del Mar Delgado
Summary: The study found that using bio-stabilized municipal solid waste as organic fertilizer can achieve positive results in faba bean cultivation. Compared to mineral fertilizers, both organic and mineral fertilizers showed similar effects in terms of biomass production, plant growth, seed yield, nitrogen and protein content, and pigment content. Additionally, organic fertilizers can improve soil properties and nutrient content, providing a suitable soil environment for faba bean growth.
Article
Soil Science
Sara Sanchez-Mareno, Jorge Curiel Yuste
Summary: The severe droughts associated with climate change are causing dieback in Mediterranean holm-oak forests. These diebacks have negative effects on soil microbial communities and functioning, but little evidence exists on the effects on soil faunal diversity. This study found complex and unexpected effects of tree dieback on soil microfaunal communities.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
M. Pilar Gavin-Centol, Diego Serrano-Carnero, Marta Montserrat, Svenja Meyer, Stefan Scheu, Dominika Kundel, Andreas Fliessbach, Jaak Truu, Klaus Birkhofer, Sara Sanchez-Moreno, Jordi Moya-Larano
Summary: Soil invertebrates play a crucial role in decomposition and their activity is affected by climate change. However, data on the impact of rainfall pattern shifts on soil biota and ecosystem processes are lacking. This study found that extreme drought and conventional farming reduced the feeding activity of detritivores, and soil water and mineral nitrogen contents strongly influenced their activity.
BASIC AND APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Javier Palomino, Pablo Garcia-Palacios, Gerlinde B. B. De Deyn, Laura Beatriz Martinez-Garcia, Sara Sanchez-Moreno, Ruben Milla
Summary: Plant domestication has led to changes in leaf litter quality, affecting decomposition and soil decomposer communities. Domesticated litters decompose faster and have different impacts on soil bacteria, fungi, and nematodes.
Article
Ecology
Sara Sanchez-Moreno, Miguel Iglesias, Francisco M. Usero, Christian Kindler, Cristina Armas
Summary: Global Change factors such as climate change, land use change, nitrogen deposition and phosphorus deposition from Saharian dust have significant impacts on high mountain ecosystems. The simulation study showed that nitrogen deposition increased the biomass of bacterivore nematodes, while phosphorus deposition increased the contribution of microbivores, simplifying the soil food webs.
