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Soil Science
David W. Hopkins, Paul G. Dennis, Steven P. Rushton, Kevin K. Newsham, Tony G. O'Donnell
Summary: The study found that the soils of the Maritime and sub-Antarctic regions have biological communities that can survive extreme environmental conditions. The soil microbial biomass tended to peak at 67-68 degrees S, coinciding with relative soil organic carbon and total nitrogen abundance, likely due to guano and excreta from sea birds and mammals. Despite having small and relatively inactive microbial communities, these soils efficiently convert organic resources into microbial biomass.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Jinlin Jiang, Yuwen Yang, Lei Wang, Shaohua Cao, Tao Long, Renbin Liu
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of residual chlorothalonil on soil characteristics and microbial communities, showing that it has considerable impacts on soil respiration, enzyme activities, and microbial community structure.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Angelica M. Muskus, Anja Miltner, Ute Hamer, Karolina M. Nowak
Summary: Temperature, soil organic carbon (TOC), and pH have significant effects on soil microbial communities and the degradation process of glyphosate.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Justina Awele Odogwu, Cornelius Talade Atere, Akin Olayinka, Mary Oluwatosin Adegbite
Summary: Moisture content significantly affects microbial mineralization of N and P in soils, with the optimal levels for mineralization ranging from 50 to 70% of the field moisture capacity (FMC).
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Jessica L. Sarauer, Mark D. Coleman
Summary: Biochar is an environmental soil application tool that can be used in forest soils to mitigate climate change and sequester carbon. This study investigated the effects of biochar amendment to soil in three managed forest sites in the western USA. The results showed that biochar did not have a detrimental effect on soil microbial community composition in the northwestern USA forests.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuai Wang, Hanyu Chang, Zhenfei Dong, Yansen Ren, Tianle Tan, Hui Deng
Summary: The purpose of this study was to reduce phenolic substances in bio-mass pyrolysis fluid (BPF) and study its effect on improving saline-alkali soil. BPF was separated into upper and lower phases, with phenolic substances mainly concentrated in the upper phase. The lower phase, after dilution, was added to saline-alkali soil and significantly increased soil nutrient content, reduced soil pH and salt content, and increased soil enzyme activities. Microbial community analysis showed an increased proportion of Actinomycetes, which improved soil fertility and the growth of Chinese cabbage.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
William Ramos da Silva, Giselle Gomes Monteiro Fracetto, Felipe Jose Cury Fracetto, Ygor Jacques Agra Vieira da Silva, Adriana Alves Batista de Souza, Clistenes Williams Araujo do Nascimento
Summary: This study compares two stabilization methods of sewage sludge and their effects on soil organic carbon, microbial biomass and activity, as well as nitrogen and phosphorus availability and maize yield. The results show that the chemical stabilization method (CSS) is more effective in degrading soil carbon and phosphorus, and promoting the rapid release of nutrients, leading to higher maize yield.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
S. Marinari, R. Marabottini, G. Falsone, G. Vianello, L. Vittori Antisari, A. Agnelli, L. Massaccesi, S. Cocco, V Cardelli, D. Serrani, G. Corti
Summary: This study investigated the impact of pedogenic processes on soil microbial populations and enzyme activities in karst soils of the North-Eastern Italian Alps. The results showed that the soil functionality varied according to the organic matter-mineral interactions following weathering and lessivage gradients along the soil profiles.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Juraj Medo, Jana Makova, Janka Medova, Nikola Lipkova, Renata Cinkocki, Radoslav Omelka, Sona Javorekova
Summary: The study found that a 100-fold dose of dimethachlor significantly increased soil microbial respiration and microbial biomass, while decreasing soil enzymatic activities; while a 100-fold dose of linuron resulted in a slight increase in soil respiration, a temporary increase in soil microbial biomass, a decrease in soil dehydrogenase activity, and altered microbial community.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Luciano Orden, Gaston A. Iocoli, Maria Angeles Bustamante, Raul Moral, Roberto A. Rodriguez
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of compost application on the release of nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon in the soil. The results showed that compost led to a predominance of nitrification, especially in sandy loam soil. Compost also had high available phosphorus content, but with a slow release. After compost application, a significant period of nitrogen immobilization occurred, resulting in a relative deficit of nitrogen. Therefore, it is important to study nutrient release dynamics and fertilization potential in different soil and climate conditions to minimize potential environmental impacts.
Article
Soil Science
Christoph Rosinger, Jessica Clayton, Kathrin Baron, Michael Bonkowski
Summary: The freezing-thawing events significantly affect soil microbial and chemical properties, with higher organic carbon content in soil leading to easier microbial carbon and nitrogen losses; The C:N ratio of soil microbial biomass undergoes significant changes after freezing-thawing, potentially resulting in nitrogen losses in soil.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sunil Kumar, Ram Swaroop Meena, Rakesh Kumar Singh, Tariq Muhammad Munir, Rahul Datta, Subhan Danish, Gulab Singh Yadav, Sandeep Kumar
Summary: The study found that crops sown on November 17 had the highest levels of bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes, soil microbial biomass carbon, dehydrogenase activity, and available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and sulphur. When using nutrient sources, the combination of 75% recommended dose of fertilizers, 25% nitrogen from pressmud, Azotobacto, and phosphorus solubilizing bacteria showed the highest microbial population and nutrient content.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Christian Knoblauch, S. H. Renuka Priyadarshani, Stephan M. Haefele, Nicola Schroeder, Eva-Maria Pfeiffer
Summary: This study shows that applying small amounts of biochar on marginal arable soils can increase plant available nutrients and crop yields, while reducing the availability of potentially harmful trace elements. However, the application of biochar did not have a clear impact on heterotrophic respiration.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Mikhail N. Maslov, Olga A. Maslova
Summary: This study suggests that the degree of N limitation of microbial activity in alpine tundra ecosystems can be dynamic, showing temporal and spatial variations. The results challenge previous conclusions about the high degree of N limitation of microorganisms in such environments, indicating that N may not always be a limiting factor for microbial activity. Additionally, warming can increase the N limitation of microorganisms, even in N-rich soils, affecting the mineralization of soil organic matter.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Emmanuel Amoakwah, Emmanuel Arthur, Kwame A. Frimpong, Nicola Lorenz, Mohammad Arifur Rahman, Generose Nziguheba, Khandakar R. Islam
Summary: This study found that biochar application in a tropical ecosystem can significantly increase microbial biomass and activity, as well as enhance soil enzyme activity and related biological properties. The treatment with 30-ton biochar ha(-1) had the most pronounced effects on the composition of microbial communities, with a higher fungal to bacterial ratio and increased carbon sequestration potential.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesus M. Marin-Benito, Eliseo Herrero-Hernandez, Jose M. Ordax, M. Jesus Sanchez-Martin, M. Sonia Rodriguez-Cruz
Summary: The study demonstrates that application of organic wastes can increase the adsorption capacity of S-metolachlor in soil, reducing its mobility and playing a positive role in avoiding groundwater contamination.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diana P. Manjarres-Lopez, M. Soledad Andrades, Sara Sanchez-Gonzalez, M. Sonia Rodriguez-Cruz, Maria J. Sanchez-Martin, Eliseo Herrero-Hernandez
Summary: Sustainable agriculture practices and integrated pest management are necessary to maintain a high yield in vineyard areas. This research evaluated pesticide residues in water and soil samples in La Rioja, Spain, and found that pesticide concentrations in water decreased significantly compared to 2011. The study highlights the importance of optimized and sustainable pesticide use to reduce environmental pollution in intensive agricultural areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Eliseo Herrero-Hernandez, M. Soledad Andrades, Gonzalo Villalba Eguren, Maria J. Sanchez-Martin, M. Sonia Rodriguez-Cruz, Jesus M. Marin-Benito
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of spent mushroom substrate (SMS) on the chemical, biochemical, and microbiological characteristics of vineyard soils. The results showed that SMS improved soil quality and increased soil microbial biomass.
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Jose Carpio, M. Soledad Andrades, Eliseo Herrero-Hernandez, Jesus M. Marin-Benito, Maria J. Sanchez-Martin, M. Sonia Rodriguez-Cruz
Summary: The changes in physicochemical and biochemical parameters of vineyard soils after adding spent mushroom substrate (SMS) or composted SMS with ophite (OF) were investigated. The results showed that soil organic carbon and nutrient levels increased, especially with the highest SMS dose. The addition of SMS or SMS + OF led to increased dehydrogenase activity, respiration, and microbial biomass. The composition of phospholipid fatty acids (PLFAs) also reflected the changes in microbial community. The study suggests that the application of SMS or SMS + OF can be an effective agronomic practice for soil sustainability.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Eliseo Herrero-Hernandez, Maria Soledad Andrades, Maria J. Sanchez-Martin, Jesus M. Marin-Benito, Maria Sonia Rodriguez-Cruz
Summary: The persistence of fluopyram and tebuconazole in different crops and agricultural soils has been studied. However, the behavior of these fungicides may change when they are applied as a combined formulation in organically amended vineyard soils under field conditions. This study evaluates the effect of applying spent mushroom substrate (SMS) or this residue re-composted with ophite (SMS + OF) on the adsorption, dissipation, and mobility of fluopyram and tebuconazole in vineyard soils. The results indicate different dissipation mechanisms for both fungicides, as the adsorption by soil organic carbon prevented the dissipation of fluopyram but facilitated the dissipation of tebuconazole, probably due to the formation of non-extractable residues.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maria J. Carpio, Maria J. Sanchez-Martin, M. Sonia Rodriguez-Cruz, Jesus M. Marin-Benito
Summary: The application of organic residues as soil organic amendments is considered a sustainable option to solve the problem of uncontrolled waste accumulation, improve soil quality, and avoid irreversible degradation. However, the behavior of pesticides in soil can be affected by the presence of organic residues. Laboratory studies have shown that different factors related to organic residues, pesticides, and soil properties can influence processes such as adsorption-desorption, dissipation, and leaching of pesticides in soil. Future research is needed to extend these findings to field and modeling scales for a better assessment and prediction of pesticide fate in amended soil scenarios.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
