Article
Environmental Sciences
Nazish Iftikhar, Isaac Konig, Cole English, Emma Ivantsova, Christopher L. L. Souders II, Imran Hashmi, Christopher J. J. Martyniuk
Summary: The broad-range bacteriostatic antibiotic sulfamethoxazole (SMX) has been found to have sub-lethal toxicity effects on developing zebrafish embryos and larvae, including decreased survivability, delayed hatch, and induced malformations. It also triggers an inflammatory response and alters the expression of genes related to apoptosis. These findings contribute to the understanding of antibiotic toxicity in aquatic organisms and provide a foundation for environmental risk assessment of SMX and other antibiotics.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuyang Lei, Fangfang Li, Monika Mortimer, Zhi Li, Bi-Xia Peng, Minjie Li, Liang-Hong Guo, Guoqiang Zhuang
Summary: Antibiotics as emerging environmental contaminants have adverse effects on lipid metabolism, but the underlying toxicological mechanisms are still unclear.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Michal Stosik, Beata Tokarz-Deptula, Wieslaw Deptula
Summary: This review presents Danio rerio as a model organism for studying hematopoiesis in vertebrates and discusses the development of this process in fish and mammals, as well as the impact of microenvironmental factors.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Francesco Dalla Barba, Michela Soardi, Leila Mouhib, Giovanni Risato, Eylem Emek Akyurek, Tyrone Lucon-Xiccato, Martina Scano, Alberto Benetollo, Roberta Sacchetto, Isabelle Richard, Francesco Argenton, Cristiano Bertolucci, Marcello Carotti, Dorianna Sandona
Summary: Sarcoglycanopathies, or limb girdle muscular dystrophy 3-6, are rare muscular dystrophies that cause high disability, respiratory and cardiac problems. This study generated and characterized zebrafish models of these diseases using CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, which showed progressive disease phenotypes. These zebrafish models will enhance our understanding of the disease and assist in drug screening and development.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Patricia Pereiro, Magali Rey-Campos, Antonio Figueras, Beatriz Novoa
Summary: In this study, the effects of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) and clarithromycin (CLA) on the transcriptome and metatranscriptome profiles of zebrafish were analyzed. The results showed that zebrafish exposed to antibiotics for two weeks had a higher bacterial load in the intestine and kidney, with significant differences in the relative abundance of certain bacterial classes observed only in the intestine. RNA-Seq analysis revealed that the complement/coagulation system was the most altered immune mechanism in the intestine, while the impact on the immune system in the kidney was not significant. Additionally, zebrafish treated with antibiotics showed a lower number of macrophages and neutrophils after 7 days of exposure.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xin Chen, Wenhua Li
Summary: The study found that exposure to isoflucypram may cause developmental abnormalities, hatching delay, and decreased heart rates in zebrafish embryos, affecting the expression levels of cardiac-specific genes and erythropoiesis-related genes. Furthermore, most of the differentially expressed genes were enriched in heart development or hemopoiesis processes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ziyue Yu, Ling Zhang, Qiansheng Huang, Sijun Dong, Xinhong Wang, Changzhou Yan
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the combined effects of microplastics and oxytetracycline on aquatic organisms. The results showed that the combination of nano-sized plastics, oxytetracycline, and micro-sized plastics caused intestinal damage, while coexposure with micro-sized plastics reduced the damage caused by oxytetracycline alone. Additionally, the combination of microplastics and oxytetracycline affected the gut microbial communities and increased the abundance of antibiotic resistance genes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ying Zheng, Yufei Wang, Mutang Zheng, Gang Wang, Hongfeng Zhao
Summary: This study revealed that pollution of Sulfamethoxazole (SMX) in water has potential toxic effects on the liver and gut microbiota of aquatic organisms, inducing histopathological damages, genetic expression alterations, disorder of fatty acid metabolism, and dysbiosis of intestinal microbiota.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. C. N. Moraes, S. Shah, V. F. Magalhaes, H. R. Habibi
Summary: This study characterized the developmental effects of CYN using zebrafish larvae as a model organism. Exposure to CYN resulted in decreased growth, increased developmental abnormalities, and changes in gene expression related to thyroid function and oxidative stress. These results highlight the multiple effects of environmentally relevant CYN concentrations on zebrafish embryos.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xueying Ma, Wenhua Li
Summary: This study evaluated the potential effects of the fungicide Amisulbrom (AML) on fish using a zebrafish model. Results showed that AML-treated zebrafish embryos exhibited severe developmental defects, including pericardial edema and decreased heart rates. Key marker genes associated with cardiovascular development were abnormally expressed in response to AML treatment, suggesting a specific impact on cardiovascular development by AML.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Giuseppe De Marco, Gea Oliveri Conti, Alessia Giannetto, Tiziana Cappello, Mariachiara Galati, Carmelo Iaria, Eloise Pulvirenti, Fabiano Capparucci, Angela Mauceri, Margherita Ferrante, Maria Maisano
Summary: In recent years, there has been increasing concern regarding the presence and accumulation of plastic debris in the environment, as well as the impact of microplastics (MPs) on biota. This study conducted a fish embryo toxicity test on zebrafish exposed to polystyrene MPs, revealing that the MPs had a moderate delay on hatching and caused deformities and compromised visual structure in larvae development. Additionally, increased gene transcription involved in oxidative stress and cellular detoxification were observed in the MPs-exposed zebrafish larvae.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paulina Tenorio-Chavez, Gustavo Axel Elizalde-Velazquez, Leobardo Manuel Gomez-Olivan, Maria Dolores Hernandez-Navarro
Summary: Tetracycline (TC) is a widely consumed antibiotic that has been found in aquatic environments and shown to have toxic effects on various organisms. This study aimed to assess the embryotoxic and oxidative damage caused by environmentally relevant concentrations of TC on Danio rerio embryos. The results showed that TC at concentrations of 50-500 ng/L induced deformities and mortality in the embryos, as well as oxidative damage. However, an enriched diet with spirulina was found to reduce the toxicity of TC and alleviate the observed effects.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Menglan Su, Rongkai Bao, Yaqing Wu, Bo Gao, Peng Xiao, Wenhua Li
Summary: The developmental toxicity and hepatotoxicity of diafenthiuron in zebrafish were investigated in this study. Results showed that diafenthiuron exposure significantly shortened the body lengths of zebrafish larvae and decreased superoxide dismutase activity. It also downregulated the spatiotemporal expression of pituitary development marker genes and liver-specific marker genes. These findings provide evidence of the detrimental effects of diafenthiuron on aquatic organisms and are important for environmental risk assessment.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Xin Chen, Tiantong Qiu, Peng Xiao, Wenhua Li
Summary: Isoflucypram has been found to have teratogenic effects on retinogenesis in zebrafish, causing abnormalities in retinal development and increased retinal cell apoptosis. This SDHI fungicide also demonstrates toxic effects on non-target aquatic organisms, highlighting the need for further investigation.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mingrui Yuan, Wenhua Li, Peng Xiao
Summary: In this study, exposure to BIX was found to induce cardiac toxicity in zebrafish embryos, leading to cardiac dysplasia and dysfunction. This toxicity was associated with decreased expression of erythropoiesis-related and cardiac development-related genes in response to BIX treatment. These findings highlight the potential environmental risks of BIX exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Sara Peixoto, Jacinta M. M. Oliveira, Isabel Henriques, Rui G. Morgado, Amadeu M. V. M. Soares, Susana Loureiro
Summary: The study found that AgNPs affected the structure and tolerance of SBC, but did not increase tolerance on a second exposure. AgNO3 was more effective in inhibiting SBC growth than AgNPs, both in a dose-dependent manner.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jaqueline Rocha, Catarina Ferreira, Dalila Mil-Homens, Antonio Busquets, Arsenio M. Fialho, Isabel Henriques, Margarita Gomila, Celia M. Manaia
Summary: This study compared the phenotypic, genotypic, and genomic characteristics of clinical and wastewater isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae and found that they cannot be distinguished based on these features. Whole genome sequence analysis revealed that antibiotic and metal resistance or virulence genes were associated with mobile genetic elements, and these features varied among isolates according to their genetic lineage rather than their origin. Therefore, this study suggests that clinically relevant features of K. pneumoniae can be preserved in wastewater, even after treatment, highlighting the high capacity of K. pneumoniae for spreading through wastewater and increasing the risks of transmission back to humans.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sara Peixoto, Susana Loureiro, Isabel Henriques
Summary: The study highlights the significant effects of Ag2S NPs on the soil microbiome composition, while AgNO3 exerts a stronger influence on both composition and functional parameters over time. Distinct variants of ammoniaoxidizing and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria genes emerged in silver-treated soils, suggesting a potential succession of bacteria with different degrees of silver-tolerance.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pedro Teixeira, Marta Tacao, Isabel Henriques
Summary: This study investigated the distribution and temporal variation of antibiotic resistant bacteria and genes in a highly polluted river in Portugal. The results showed that water quality was poor, particularly near pig farms, and multiple antibiotic resistant genes were detected. The downstream locations of wastewater treatment plants had higher abundances of antibiotic resistant genes. Human and animal waste were identified as potential sources of these genes, and water quality parameters were significantly correlated with gene abundances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bruno Pinto, Tiago Conde, Ines Domingues, M. Rosario Domingues
Summary: Depression, or Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), is a serious disease affecting approximately 3.8% of the global population, with subjective diagnosis and lack of measurable biomarkers. Recent studies have found disturbances in lipid profiling in MDD, offering potential new biomarkers for diagnosis and monitoring treatment outcomes. Antidepressant treatments have shown promise in reversing lipid modifications associated with MDD, suggesting that altered lipid profiles could be useful biomarkers for precision medicine in the future.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luis Rodrigues, Elisabete Coelho, Renata Madeira, Pedro Teixeira, Isabel Henriques, Manuel A. Coimbra
Summary: This study investigated the potential of essential oil, hydrolate, and decoction obtained from lemongrass byproducts as food ingredients in a circular economy. The essential oil showed antimicrobial activity, especially against Gram-negative bacteria, due to the presence of citral. The polymeric material in the hydrolate exhibited high antioxidant activity and could be used as a functional dietary fiber ingredient. Mixing lemongrass hydrolate with matcha green tea formulations reduced astringency and added a citrus flavor.
Article
Microbiology
Elena Quintanilla, Clara F. Rodrigues, Isabel Henriques, Ana Hilario
Summary: This study examines the microbial communities associated with abyssal gorgonian corals and anemones in the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone. The results reveal differences in bacterial composition between these organisms and provide insights into their predicted functional characteristics. These findings serve as crucial baseline data for evaluating the impacts of deep-sea mining on abyssal communities.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Isabel Silva, Marta Alves, Catarina Malheiro, Ana Rita R. Silva, Susana Loureiro, Isabel Henriques, M. Nazaret Gonzalez-Alcaraz
Summary: We studied the effects of short-term alterations in air temperature, soil moisture, and ultraviolet radiation on a soil microbial community and investigated the role of invertebrates in modulating the community's response to these factors. The results showed that most conditions led to increased microbial activity and decreased diversity, with higher air temperatures and floods having the most significant impact on the bacterial community structure. The presence of invertebrates attenuated the observed effects.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jaqueline Rocha, Isabel Henriques, Margarita Gomila, Celia M. Manaia
Summary: The study shows that Klebsiella pneumoniae can circulate between natural and clinical settings, indicating the presence of distinct adaptation pressures.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marta Tacao, Jose Laco, Pedro Teixeira, Isabel Henriques
Summary: The study found a significant prevalence of Enterobacteriaceae resistant to third-generation cephalosporins in a heavily polluted river, with over half carrying bla(CTX-M), indicating potential health risks to humans from river water.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Rafael D. S. Tavares, Marta Tacao, Elmano Ramalheira, Sonia Ferreira, Isabel Henriques
Summary: This study analyzed the characteristics of a bla(NDM-5)-positive Escherichia coli strain and found that bla(NDM-5) is frequently associated with complex integrons, which may contribute to its dissemination. Comparative genomics also revealed a low association between bla(NDM-5) and ST156 strains, but a higher association with strains of the ST10 clonal complex.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ana S. Oliveira, Marta Alves, Frederico Leitao, Marta Tacao, Isabel Henriques, Paula M. L. Castro, Catarina L. Amorim
Summary: This study successfully developed a microalgal-based granular system through the self-granulation process of an autochthonous microbial consortium. The system showed efficient organic carbon removal and partial degradation of the antibiotic florfenicol. The results suggest that microalgal-based granular systems can effectively remediate pollutants in coastal aquaculture wastewater, even in the presence of antibiotics.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
D. Santos, N. Abrantes, I. Campos, I. Domingues, I. Lopes
Summary: Wildfires have become a global ecological concern due to their impact on aquatic environments. This study assessed the effects of ash runoffs from Eucalyptus and Pinus on the early aquatic life-stages of Xenopus laevis. The findings suggest that these ash runoffs can cause developmental delays and alter biometric endpoints in amphibians.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Isabel Silva, Elsa T. Rodrigues, Marta Taca, Isabel Henriques
Summary: Microplastics can accumulate and transport antibiotic-resistant bacteria in aquatic systems. The abundance of antibiotic-resistant bacteria colonizing microplastics is higher compared to sand particles, especially when a mixture of different types of plastic is present. Different bacteria species were found on microplastics before and after wastewater treatment plant discharge, with Enterobacteriaceae dominating after the discharge. These bacteria, including Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Citrobacter spp., exhibited multidrug resistance and carried virulence traits.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Frederico Leitao, Gloria Pinto, Joana Amaral, Pedro Monteiro, Isabel Henriques
Summary: The rhizobiome plays a crucial role in plant health and breeding strategies. This study examines the bacterial rhizobiome of susceptible and resistant pine species and its response to F. circinatum inoculation. The study finds that the rhizobiome of resistant species contains a higher abundance of bacteria associated with disease protection, and these differences are paralleled by a distinct content of phenolic compounds.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
Summary: The dragonfly species Orthetrum albistylum can accumulate heavy metals, and its heat shock protein genes have the potential to serve as biomarkers for monitoring environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This paper discusses the application of three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) in the management of microplastic pollution, and introduces the efficiency and catalytic mechanisms of different catalysts. It also proposes the development prospects for sustainable management of microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and mechanisms of a chemical-free nanobubble-based AOP for treating organic micropollutants in water. The results show that the oxygen nanobubble AOP has a significantly higher removal efficiency compared to air and nitrogen nanobubbles. The treatment performance is not affected by pH and the presence of ions. Higher initial concentrations of the micropollutant lead to slower treatment processes, but similar removal performance is achieved in the end. The presence of organic matter reduces the removal rate of the micropollutant. The results have practical feasibility for water and wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the protein targets and protein-ligand interactions related to PAH contamination in crop xylem sap using computational tools. The results show that phenanthrene has a more pronounced effect on the xylem sap proteins of maize and wheat, with maize DEPs associated with lipid biosynthesis and wheat DEPs exhibiting an increase in ABC transporters. This study provides insights into the regulation and movement of PAHs within plant xylem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)