Article
Environmental Sciences
Elena-Daniela Pantea, Valentina Coatu, Nicoleta-Alexandra Damir, Andra Oros, Luminita Lazar, Natalia Rosoiu
Summary: The study tested the lysosomal membrane stability (LMS) of hemocytes in wild mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) as a biomarker of cellular stress for chemical pollution through neutral red retention time (NRRT) assays. Seawater quality and pollutant bioaccumulation in the mussels' soft tissue were investigated to assess environmental contamination. The results showed that LMS, observed through reduced NRRT values, was significantly affected by contaminant exposure, particularly in port areas where elevated bioaccumulation of pesticides and biphenyls was observed, indicating cellular stress induced by contaminants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
I. Bernardini, J. Fabrello, M. Vecchiato, S. Ferraresso, M. Babbucci, L. Peruzza, G. Dalla Rovere, L. Masiero, M. G. Marin, L. Bargelloni, A. Gambaro, T. Patarnello, V. Matozzo, M. Milan
Summary: This study provides the first overview on the effects of AS on one of the most widely farmed mollusk species, showing that high concentrations of AS can disrupt key cellular processes while low concentrations can lead to transcriptional changes and transient increase of opportunistic pathogens.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenan Gedik, Serkan Koral
Summary: This study investigated the spatial distribution of total mercury (HgT) and methylmercury (MeHg) in Mediterranean mussels along the coasts of Turkiye's Black Sea, the Marmara, and Aegean Sea. The results showed a significant positive correlation between HgT and MeHg. The weekly intake of MeHg was found to be below the limits set by the FAO/WHO Joint Committee of Experts on Food Additives for both pediatric and adult consumers. The excessive consumption of mussels from areas with high MeHg concentrations posed a risk only for pediatric consumers.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Ioannis Georgoulis, Christian Bock, Gisela Lannig, Hans O. Portner, Inna M. Sokolova, Konstantinos Feidantsis, Ioannis A. Giantsis, Basile Michaelidis
Summary: This study investigates the stress memory effect of heat hardening on M. galloprovincialis metabolite profile, aiming to identify the underlying biochemical mechanisms that enhance mussels' thermal tolerance.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Ilker Keskin, Aygul Ekici
Summary: This study used two different collectors to investigate the settlement, growth, and other parameters of Mediterranean mussels. It found that temperature is the most important environmental factor affecting mussel growth. The study also showed significant differences in growth rate between different types of collectors, with polyethylene fishing nets proving unsuitable for Mediterranean mussel cultivation.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Semion Polinov, Revital Bookman, Noam Levin
Summary: Ship-generated oil pollution poses a significant threat to the Mediterranean Sea. An analysis of oil spills using three different databases revealed variations in spill densities. At the Exclusive Economic Zone level, oil spill densities were found to be positively correlated with shipping and port activity. Therefore, there is a need to develop an integrated database for more efficient prevention and response to oil spills.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Giovanni Luca Russo, Antonio Luca Langellotti, Gabriele Buonocunto, Sharon Puleo, Rossella Di Monaco, Aniello Anastasio, Valeria Vuoso, Giorgio Smaldone, Marco Baselice, Federico Capuano, Francesca Garofalo, Paolo Masi
Summary: This study investigates the effects of cooking temperatures, freeze-thaw processes, and food preservatives on the quality and shelf-life of sous vide Mediterranean mussels. The study found that higher cooking temperatures improved microbiological quality and refrigerated mussels maintained taste comparability to freshly cooked samples. Freezing and slow thawing preserved moisture content and reheating frozen samples via microwaving resulted in more intense flavor. Food additives reduced spoilage and lipid oxidation, inhibited bacterial growth, and maintained acceptable nitrogen content. The study provides valuable insights for optimizing cooking and preservation methods for sous vide cooked seafood.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Katya Peycheva, Veselina Panayotova, Rositsa Stancheva, Lubomir Makedonski, Albena Merdzhanova, Gaetano Cammilleri, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Vittorio Calabrese, Nicola Cicero, Francesco Fazio
Summary: This study investigated the effects of steaming on Mediterranean mussels harvested from the Black Sea. The results showed that steaming significantly altered the concentrations of certain elements, minerals, and fatty acids in the mussels. However, steaming did not compromise the nutritional quality of the mussels and they were found to be safe for human consumption.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Neza Koritnik, Marco Gerdol, Gasper Solinc, Tomaz Svigelj, Simon Caserman, Franci Merzel, Ellie Holden, Justin L. P. Benesch, Francesco Trenti, Graziano Guella, Alberto Pallavicini, Maria Vittoria Modica, Marjetka Podobnik, Gregor Anderluh
Summary: Pore-forming toxins are important components in the venom of many animals. In this study, researchers discovered 27 unique actinoporin-like genes in Mytilus galloprovincialis, a type of mussel. They named these genes mytiporins. The researchers found that mytiporins exhibited significant molecular diversity and gene presence-absence variation. They also characterized one of the mytiporins, mytiporin-1, and found that it had weaker permeabilization activity and a different pore structure compared to the typical actinoporin fragaceatoxin C. The findings suggest that mytiporins may play a role in digestive processes or mucosal immunity.
GENOME BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Milena Mitric, Andreja Ramsak
Summary: The study found that mussels can store energy during summer for wintertime spawning and survival; higher values of metallothioneins indicated sites with higher levels of heavy metals; acetylcholine esterase activity was inhibited; genotoxicity was similar among sampling sites. Overall, sampling sites in the Gulf of Trieste had lower stress levels while the highest stress levels were detected in the Boka Kotorska Bay.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Anna Cutarelli, Francesca Carella, Francesca De Falco, Bianca Cuccaro, Fabio Di Nocera, Donatella Nava, Gionata De Vico, Sante Roperto
Summary: This study investigated the presence of Nocardia crassostreae DNA in mussels from the Mediterranean Sea. The results showed that ddPCR outperformed real-time qPCR in detecting the pathogen, highlighting the high sensitivity and specificity of ddPCR technology in identifying infectious diseases.
Article
Fisheries
Z. Jaksic, T. Bulic, M. Micic, A. Gavrilovic
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the physiological fitness and survival rate of Mediterranean mussels under acute exposure to high ammonia concentrations, as well as the changes in haemocyte population and biochemical parameters. The results showed that mussels have an inherent response to ammonia exposure, and the modulation of haemocyte population structure may serve as a bioindicator for mussels exposed to high ammonia concentrations.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Francesca Biandolino, Isabella Parlapiano, Giuseppe Denti, Veronica Di Nardo, Ermelinda Prato
Summary: The study revealed that cooking methods significantly altered the fatty acid profile of mussels, with the most notable changes observed in fried samples, which had the lowest saturated fatty acids and n-3 content but highest polyunsaturated and n-6 fatty acids. Cooking did not compromise the nutritional quality of mussels except for frying, which resulted in a decrease in atherogenic and thrombogenic indices.
Article
Zoology
Erica Marchiori, Francesco Quaglio, Giovanni Franzo, Ginevra Brocca, Sonja Aleksi, Pietrogiovanni Cerchier, Rudi Cassini, Federica Marcer
Summary: Gymnophallids of the genus Parvatrema were found to infect waterbirds as adult trematodes, with clams and mussels acting as intermediate hosts and inducing pearl formation. Parasitological investigations showed a high prevalence (75.3%) and variable infection intensity in sampled Mytilus galloprovincialis mussels. Morphological and molecular analyses classified the metacercariae as Parvatrema, but phylogenetic analysis revealed independent clustering of the obtained sequences compared to other Parvatrema species. Further research is needed to assess the ecological and epidemiological aspects of this infection due to its potential commercial impact on farmed mussels.
JOURNAL OF INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Achille Carlo Ciappa
Summary: Oil trajectory analysis provides statistics on the direction and distance of oil spills reaching specific coastal sites. This information could be used in satellite oil spill surveillance for marine protected areas (MPAs). The analysis in the Mediterranean Sea tracked oil trajectories backward in time for five years and found that travel time increased with distance from the coast. The probability of oil beaching decreased with distance as well. Certain offshore areas in the Mediterranean Sea requiring high monitoring priority have been identified based on a 5% beaching probability threshold.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
G. Sara, M. C. Mangano, M. Berlino, L. Corbari, M. Lucchese, G. Milisenda, S. Terzo, M. S. Azaza, J. M. F. Babarro, R. Bakiu, B. R. Broitman, A. H. Buschmann, R. Christofoletti, A. Deidun, Y. Dong, J. Galdies, B. Glamuzina, O. Luthman, P. Makridis, A. J. A. Nogueira, M. G. Palomo, R. Dineshram, G. Rilov, P. Sanchez-Jerez, H. Sevgili, M. Troell, K. Y. AbouelFadl, M. N. Azra, P. Britz, C. Brugere, E. Carrington, I Celic, F. Choi, C. Qin, T. Dobroslavic, P. Galli, D. Giannetto, J. Grabowski, M. J. H. Lebata-Ramos, P. T. Lim, Y. Liu, S. M. Llorens, G. Maricchiolo, S. Mirto, M. Pecarevic, N. Ragg, E. Ravagnan, D. Saidi, K. Schultz, M. Shaltout, C. Solidoro, S. H. Tan, V Thiyagarajan, B. Helmuth
Summary: The rapid global spread of COVID-19 and other anthropogenic threats such as global climate change are posing significant economic challenges to the aquaculture sector. A positive correlation between the impacts of the pandemic and anthropogenic stressors was detected, with different effects on various parts of the supply chain. The use of integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA) methods may enhance resilience to multiple stressors, providing different market options during the COVID-19 pandemic.
REVIEWS IN FISHERIES SCIENCE & AQUACULTURE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Pablo Sanchez-Jerez, Jose M. F. Babarro, X. A. Padin, Angeles Longa Portabales, Silvia Martinez-Llorens, J. David Ballester-Berman, Gianluca Sara, Maria Cristina Mangano
Summary: This paper analyzes the pre-COVID-19 situation in two Spanish regions with the highest aquaculture production and highlights the vulnerability of Spanish marine aquaculture to climatic stressors. It finds that extensive aquaculture and Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) are more resilient to the impact of COVID-19. The study emphasizes the need for more resilient adaptation programs and recovery plans to ensure the environmental and economic sustainability of marine aquaculture.
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. C. Mangano, M. Berlino, L. Corbari, G. Milisenda, M. Lucchese, S. Terzo, M. Bosch-Belmar, M. S. Azaza, J. M. F. Babarro, R. Bakiu, B. R. Broitman, A. H. Buschmann, R. Christofoletti, Y. Dong, B. Glamuzina, O. Luthman, P. Makridis, A. J. A. Nogueira, M. G. Palomo, R. Dineshram, P. Sanchez-Jerez, H. Sevgili, M. Troell, K. Y. AbouelFadl, M. N. Azra, P. Britz, E. Carrington, I Celic, F. Choi, C. Qin, M. A. Dionisio, T. Dobroslavic, P. Galli, D. Giannetto, J. H. Grabowski, B. Helmuth, M. J. H. Lebata-Ramos, P. T. Lim, Y. Liu, S. M. Llorens, S. Mirto, M. Pecarevic, C. Pita, N. Ragg, E. Ravagnan, D. Saidi, K. Schultz, M. Shaltout, S. H. Tan, V Thiyagarajan, G. Sara
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant and widespread impacts on the aquaculture supply chain, prompting a rapid global assessment to evaluate the effects. Stakeholder perceptions were surveyed to analyze potential issues and solutions in various production stages.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Afshin Dovlatabadi, Elahe Hasannejad Estiri, Moslem Lari Najafi, Alireza Ghorbani, Hossein Rezaei, Maryam Behmanesh, Ensieh Momeni, Abdolmajid Gholizadeh, Antonio Cristaldi, Giuseppe Mancini, Ahmad Alahabadi, Mohammad Miri
Summary: This study evaluated the concentration of PTEs in soil and crops irrigated with effluents, finding variations in bioaccumulation factors of PTEs in different crops, with As showing the highest hazard quotient in Okra. The overall health risk was highest in Okra compared to Watermelon.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mar Bosch-Belmar, Antonio Giacoletti, Chiara Giommi, Albert Girons, Giacomo Milisenda, Gianluca Sara
Summary: Global warming may result in the spread and proliferation of outbreak forming species in artificial aquaculture structures. When exposed to harmful substances, increasing temperature, and short-term hypoxia, farmed mussels' functional traits are significantly altered, potentially affecting their recovery ability and adaptability. Further research on stressor properties is needed to minimize climate change impacts on ecosystems and marine economic activities.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Silvia de Juan, Julie Bremner, Judi Hewitt, Anna Tornroos, Maria Cristina Mangano, Simon Thrush, Hilmar Hinz
Summary: Biological traits analysis (BTA) is a popular approach in marine benthic studies that links community structure to ecological functions and environmental drivers. However, there are current shortcomings and limitations including uncertainties in data origins, lack of standardized reporting of trait information, knowledge gaps on the role of multiple interacting traits, weak understanding of mechanistic links between traits and functions, limited focus on spatial and temporal variability, and reliance on expert knowledge. To reach its full potential, BTA requires standardized reporting and storage of traits data, filling knowledge gaps on mechanistic links, adoption of new technological advances, and advanced statistical approaches.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Editorial Material
Biodiversity Conservation
Yun-Wei Dong, Jorge Garcia Molinos, Eric R. Larson, Qiang Lin, Xuan Liu, Gianluca Sara, Qing-Hua Cai, Zhixin Zhang, Brian Helmuth, Amanda Bates
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Milad Adel, Chiara Copat, Gea Oliveri Conti, Fahimeh Sakhaie, Zahra Hashemi, Giuseppe Mancini, Antonio Cristaldi, Margherita Ferrante
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the levels of trace elements in two species of fish in the southwest of the Caspian Sea, and assess the potential risks to human health. The results showed that the Target Hazard Quotient (THQ) for both children and adults was below 1, indicating a relatively low risk associated with the consumption of these fish.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Giulio Franzitta, Aleesio Marrone, Adam Gauci, Johann Galdies, Maria Cristina Mangano, Gianluca Sara, Alan Deidun
Summary: This study aims to document the presence and typology of the vermetid reef ecosystems in coastal areas of Malta and Gozo, as well as assess the anthropogenic threats and human pressure on these ecosystems. The findings highlight the need for conservation actions to protect these unique ecosystems, particularly the areas with true trottoirs.
MEDITERRANEAN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Silvia Fraterrigo Garofalo, Francesca Demichelis, Giuseppe Mancini, Tonia Tommasi, Debora Fino
Summary: This study compares the extraction of rice bran oil using isopropanol extraction and ultrasound-assisted extraction. The results show that ultrasound-assisted extraction is not only faster but also has less environmental impact.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Silvia Fraterrigo Garofalo, Nicola Cavallini, Francesca Demichelis, Francesco Savorani, Giuseppe Mancini, Debora Fino, Tonia Tommasi
Summary: This work focuses on optimizing the production of omega-3 rich oil from tuna viscera using the Alcalase enzyme. Through the use of experimental design, life cycle analysis, and principal component analysis, the best combination of pH, enzyme/substrate ratio, and reaction time was determined. The study found that the duration of the hydrolysis and electricity consumption had the greatest impact on the environmental sustainability of the process.
FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Chandra Segaran Thirukanthan, Mohamad Nor Azra, Fathurrahman Lananan, Gianluca Sara, Inga Grinfelde, Vite Rudovica, Zane Vincevica-Gaile, Juris Burlakovs
Summary: Coral reefs are vital and threatened ecosystems, and their research in relation to climate change has been on the rise. This study analyzed the current trends and identified future directions in the field, including incorporating future scenarios, studying climate-induced temperature changes, and exploring adaptation strategies. The most influential keywords in recent years include coral bleaching, ocean acidification, and sea-level rise.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Martina Genovese, Maria Cristina Mangano, Federica Papa, Teresa Romeo, Silvestro Greco
Summary: Modern society heavily relies on plastic, particularly single-use plastic products (SUPs), which can have ecological impacts after being used. Local policymakers can combat SUPs pollution through effective local governance strategies. This study aimed to assess SUPs consumption within the Marine Protected Area of the Egadi Islands. A mixed questionnaire approach was used to understand stakeholders' consumption, attitudes, and perceptions towards SUPs in the third sector. The results revealed significant seasonal consumption patterns and uncertainty in disposal behavior, providing valuable insights for estimating SUPs usage and understanding consumer perceptions.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Giuseppe Mancini, Simone Cappello, Giuseppe De Marco, Tiziana Cappello, Maria Maisano, Rosalba Gornati, Massimiliano Scalici, Antonella Luciano, Paolo Viotti, Debora Fino
Summary: This study combines traditional chemical characterization with simultaneous biological evaluation to assess the efficiency and sustainability of soil washing on Hg-contaminated sediment. Different extracting agents were compared for their efficiency in removing Hg from contaminated sediments. Biological evaluation through histological, immunohistochemical, and enzymatic analysis showed significant differences in tissue alteration and functional integrity between organisms in contact with contaminated and restored sediments.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elizabeth Alvarez-Chavez, Stephane Godbout, Mylene Genereux, Caroline Cote, Alain N. Rousseau, Sebastien Fournel
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of alternative filtering materials and bed aeration on the retention of nutrients and fecal bacteria in woodchip bedded stand-off pads for cows. The results showed that the alternative biofilters were more efficient in removing COD, SS, TN, and NO3-N, while conventional biofilters were more efficient for PO4-P removal. Aeration did not have a significant effect under the tested temperature conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yike Zhang, Zengyi Ma, Zhuoting Fang, Yuandong Qian, Zhiping Huang, Yilong Ye, Jianhua Yan
Summary: This study investigates the application of oxygen enrichment melting technology in the melting of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash. The results demonstrate that oxygen enrichment technology can reduce energy consumption and operating costs, as well as decrease pollution emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liangang Xiao, Mingkai Leng, Philip Greenwood, Rongqin Zhao, Zhixiang Xie, Zengtao You, Junguo Liu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of grazing exclusion on soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation and vegetation recovery. It finds that grazing exclusion can increase the potential for SOC accumulation, and higher annual precipitation is positively correlated with SOC accumulation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beatrice Cantoni, Jessica Ianes, Beatrice Bertolo, Selena Ziccardi, Francesco Maffini, Manuela Antonelli
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of ozonation and adsorption as in-series processes compared to standalone processes for the removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in drinking water. The combination of both processes proves to be more effective than adsorption and ozonation alone. Ozonation improves the adsorption performance of poorly-oxidizable CECs but worsens that of well-oxidizable compounds. This research highlights the importance of considering both processes in the removal of CECs in drinking water treatment plants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dan Li, Bingjun Liu, Yang Lu, Jianyu Fu
Summary: A new Standardized compound Drought and Saltwater intrusion Index (SDSI) was developed to detect changes in the severity of CDSEs in six estuaries. The study found that saltwater intrusion plays a dominant role in influencing SDSI severity, and CDSEs vary in frequency, duration and severity among different estuaries.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yong-Qiang Li, Rui Sun, Chong-Miao Zhang, Zi-Xuan Liu, Rui-tao Chen, Jian Zhao, Hua-dong Gu, Huan-Cai Yin
Summary: In this study, an electron beam excitation multi-wavelength ultraviolet (EBE-MW-UV) system was established and found to have significantly higher microbial inactivation effects compared to single-wavelength UV-LEDs in water. Mechanism analysis revealed that EBE-MW-UV damaged microbial DNA and proteins, and generated additional reactive oxygen species, leading to microbial inactivation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaili Ma, Xinxin Han, Qiujuan Li, Yu Kong, Qiaoli Liu, Xu Yan, Yahong Luo, Xiaopin Li, Huiyang Wen, Zhiguo Cao
Summary: This study reveals that the use of a tryptophan-degrading microbial consortium (TDC) can enhance the hydrolysis efficiency of waste activated sludge (WAS), increasing the yield and quality of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and improving the solubilization and release of organic substances from WAS.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling Xiong, Rui Li
Summary: Incorporating Ecosystem Service Value (ESV) into land use planning can provide informed land management decisions. This study evaluates the ESV of Guizhou Province in China's karst region. The results show an increase in total ESV over the past two decades due to ecological restoration projects.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Geetha Jenifel
Summary: This article discusses the importance of water and the pollution of freshwater resources, and introduces the use of machine learning models and blockchain technology to predict and protect water quality.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stanslaus Terengia Materu, Taotao Chen, Chang Liu, Daocai Chi, Meng Jun
Summary: The study showed that H2SO4-modified biochar can reduce P leaching, increase soil available P, and enhance plant P uptake in alternate wetting and drying irrigation systems. Biochar additions B20A and IAWDB20A-M were effective in improving yield, reducing P leaching, and increasing APB.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amir Nouri, Ali Akbar Zinatizadeh, Sirus Zinadini, Mark Van Loosdrecht
Summary: This study focuses on the development of an air-lift bio-electrochemical reactor (ALBER) with a continuous feeding regime to enhance nitrogen removal from synthetic wastewater. The effect of temperature, hydraulic retention time (HRT), N -NH+4 /TN ratio, and current density on the reactor performance was investigated, and the ALBER achieved a maximum TN removal of 73%. The results suggest that the ALBER has potential for treating industrial wastewater at low temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peifang Wang, Guoxiang You, Yang Gao, Juan Chen, Xun Wang, Chao Wang
Summary: This study investigated the ecological processes of microbial communities and N- and P-transformation processes in multistage agricultural drainage ditches. The results showed that the microbial communities were co-shaped by agricultural practices and ditch size, which further governed the N and P removal performance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaofeng Niu, Huan Wang, Tao Wang, Peiyu Zhang, Huan Zhang, Hongxia Wang, Xianghong Kong, Songguang Xie, Jun Xu
Summary: Microorganisms play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance, and environmental stressors can affect the assembly processes of microbial communities. The study found that different stressors have opposite effects on microbial community assembly in water and sediment, and warming has different influences compared to herbicides and nutrients.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuqing Tan, Qiming Cheng, Fengwei Lyu, Fei Liu, Linhao Liu, Yihong Su, Shaochun Yuan, Wenyu Xiao, Zhen Liu, Yao Chen
Summary: The exacerbation of global warming, extreme weather events, and rapid urbanization have led to increased flooding in urban areas. China has adopted sponge city as an efficient means of preventing and controlling urban floods. Using a SWMM-FVCOM model, the hydrological reduction and control effect of sponge city construction (SPCC) within a university campus were evaluated. The study found that implementing SPCC effectively mitigates surface runoff and reduces the severity of urban flooding. However, the efficacy of runoff control decreases with longer rainfall return periods.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhonghan Chen, Qiuyan Li, Shibo Yan, Juan Xu, Qiaoyun Lin, Zhuangming Zhao, Ziying He
Summary: Tidal rivers are important biochemical reaction channels, receiving carbon from wastewater and agricultural drains, affecting CO2 emissions. Through modeling and data analysis, researchers explored carbon distribution, emissions, and greenhouse effects, emphasizing the potential of river management to change global CO2 emissions under climate change.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)