Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Minna Sarvi, Marleena Hagner, Sannakajsa Velmala, Helena Soinne, Risto Uusitalo, Riikka Keskinen, Kari Ylivainio, Janne Kaseva, Kimmo Rasa
Summary: Granulated poultry manure can be used as a phosphorus fertilizer for annual crops with similar bioavailability to mineral fertilizer phosphorus, while pyrolyzed poultry manure is suitable as a slow-release or storage phosphorus fertilizer.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shau-Liang Chen, Sih-Wei Chang, Yen-Jen Chen, Hsuen-Li Chen
Summary: Studies show that fine particles may decrease in opacity at longer wavelengths, but they can strongly absorb and re-emit thermal radiation under resonance conditions at long wavelengths, affecting the climate.
COMMUNICATIONS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Amrit Pal, Alexandra P. Jackson, Andrea Urrutia, Kenneth S. Macklin, Stuart B. Price, Richard Jeff Buhr, Dianna Bourassa
Summary: This study evaluated the bacteria levels in settled dust during the growout of broilers and found that the levels can fluctuate and Salmonella may be present in the dust.
Article
Microbiology
Tawni L. Crippen, Baneshwar Singh, Robin C. Anderson, Cynthia L. Sheffield
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial community profile of lesser mealworm larvae in broiler grow-out houses and pastureland. The results showed that the bacterial profile was relatively constant in the broiler house environment, but exhibited greater fluctuation in structure when the larvae were placed in pastureland. This has implications for assessing the impact of larval-associated microbes on plant growth and reducing the risk of foodborne pathogen transmission.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ying Zhou, Bin Xu, Linyi Wang, Chaoshuai Zhang, Shaoyu Li
Summary: Particulate matter (PM), especially fine particulate matter (PM2.5), has a significant impact on the respiratory health of animals and humans. This study explores the effect of PM2.5 on the pulmonary microbiota in broilers. The results show that PM disrupts the structure of the lung tissue, induces chronic inflammation, and alters the diversity of the pulmonary microbiota. These findings suggest that the pulmonary microbiota may play a role in the development of lung inflammation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Piotr Szulc, Katarzyna Ambrozy-Deregowska, Hubert Waligora, Iwona Mejza, Stanislaw Grzes, Waldemar Zielewicz, Barbara Wrobel
Summary: This study reveals that the dynamics of dry matter accumulation by maize are influenced by the placement depth of a two-component mineral fertilizer, type of nitrogen fertilizer, and application date. The research suggests that the depth of fertilizer placement should be between 5 cm and 10 cm for optimal maize growth.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Madri Brink, Geert P. J. Janssens, Evelyne Delezie
Summary: The addition of water to broiler litter can increase ammonia emissions and decrease litter quality, leading to a higher incidence of foot lesions in broilers.
Article
Agronomy
Dawid Wojcieszak, Maciej Zaborowicz, Jacek Przybyl, Piotr Boniecki, Aleksander Jedrus
Summary: Neural image analysis is commonly used in scientific research, such as assessing food quality and composting processes. The study identified key features in composted material images and developed neural models to effectively evaluate the content of dry matter and dry organic matter. Neural models for compost images in mixed light showed better qualitative characteristics.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chhedi Lal Gupta, Ran Avidov, Karuppasamy Kattusamy, Ibrahim Saadi, Vempalli Sudharsan Varma, Shlomo E. Blum, Yong Guan Zhu, Xin Yuan Zhou, Jian Qiang Su, Yael Laor, Eddie Cytryn
Summary: The study found that the microbiomes and resistomes of broiler litter stockpiles are strongly influenced by temporal fluctuations and spatial heterogeneity, with lower levels of targeted pathogens in the middle of the stockpile where Bacillaceae were abundant.
COMPUTATIONAL AND STRUCTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Agronomy
Barbara Wrobel, Janusz Nowak, Agata Fabiszewska, Anna Paszkiewicz-Jasinska, Wojciech Przystupa
Summary: This review provides an overview of the dry matter (DM) and quality losses that occur during the ensiling process. It reviews the current knowledge on fermentation pathways and DM losses in various raw materials. The review discusses microorganisms involved in ensiling, fermentation patterns, and strategies to reduce losses. The paper concludes with future perspectives and recommended management practices to minimize losses in the ensiling process.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Adelumola Oladeinde, Babafela Awosile, Reed Woyda, Zaid Abdo, Dinku Endale, Timothy Strickland, Jodie Plumblee Lawrence, Denice Cudnik, Sandra House, Kimberly Cook
Summary: In this study, longitudinal sampling of peanut hull-based litter from a farm under a no antibiotics ever program was conducted to determine the factors associated with the occurrence of food-borne pathogens and the abundance of commensal bacteria. Logistic and linear regression models were used to analyze the relationships between pathogen prevalence, commensal abundance, broiler management practices, and environmental factors. The results showed that different factors influenced the prevalence of Salmonella and Campylobacter, suggesting the need for tailored interventions for each pathogen to prevent their persistence in broiler litter.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Se-Woon Hong, Jinseon Park, Hanna Jeong, Minseok Kim
Summary: The study investigated the microbiome in particulate matter (PM) from pig houses in Korea, finding that the microbial composition in PM inside and outside of pig houses is similar, suggesting leakage of microbe-containing PM from inside to outside. The study also observed that certain genera, including Lactobacillus, Turicibacter, and Aerococcus, differed significantly between PM samples from inside pig houses and outside samples. Additionally, there was no significant difference in PM concentration among the different sample types, and no correlation was found between PM concentration and the abundance of potential pathogens.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rulin Liu, Gang Zhou, Kaili Wang, Chenxi Niu, Qingtao Zhang, Yongmei Wang, Xiaosu Dong, Seeram Ramakrishna
Summary: The research introduced a dry-wet mixed chemical method to improve the collection and removal efficiency of fine coal dust particles. By using an ultrasonic atomizer to transform chemical polymer solution into fine droplets and adding it into the dust removal process, the capture and removal of coal dust particles of less than 500 mesh were significantly enhanced. The modified carboxymethyl chitosan polymer (AM/AA-CMCS) showed promising results in wetting, binding, and agglomerating coal dust particles.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Mateusz Frac, Lidia Sas-Paszt, Miroslaw Sitarek
Summary: A three-year study investigated the effects of biochar, organic fertilizer, and microorganisms on soil properties. Biochar increased soil pH, while the application of organic fertilizer with microorganisms resulted in the highest phosphorus concentration. The combination of biochar and organic fertilizer led to the highest potassium content, while organic fertilizer alone and organic fertilizer with microorganisms favored magnesium accumulation. All fertilization combinations increased boron and copper levels. Iron accumulation was promoted by organic fertilizer alone and with microorganisms. Manganese content was highest with biochar and organic fertilizer. Sodium content was highest with organic fertilizer, and zinc content was highest with biochar and organic fertilizer. Biochar with microorganisms and organic fertilizer enhanced carbon and organic matter content. Overall, the study highlights the positive impact of biochar, organic fertilization, and their combination on soil quality.
Article
Agronomy
Rajveer Singh, Rishi Prasad, Kipling Balkcom, Jasmeet Lamba, Dexter B. Watts
Summary: The nutrient composition of corn ears is influenced by the type of fertilizer used. A study found that using broiler litter did not increase elemental concentrations in corn ears, while corn fertilized with urea had the highest concentrations of various mineral elements.
Article
Thermodynamics
Qianying Yi, Guoqiang Zhang, Barbara Amon, Sabrina Hempel, David Janke, Chayan Kumer Saha, Thomas Amon
Summary: The study established models for the air change rate (ACR) of naturally ventilated dairy buildings based on a quantitative investigation, with findings showing that the opening ratio had minor impact on the developed response surface models. Results indicated that the wind speed, wind direction, and opening ratio significantly affected ACR, with interaction effects also playing an important role in influencing the ventilation rate.
BUILDING SIMULATION
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Laura Antonela Iturri, Roger Funk, Michael Sommer, Daniel Eduardo Buschiazzo
Summary: Wind-eroded sediment is sorted by height based on particle size and density, with Ca and Mg being transported at low heights and C and N at high heights. The transport of C and N is more widespread in sandy soil compared to sandy loam soil. This segregation is attributed to different aggregation characteristics in the two types of soil.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
E. Moustapha Doumbia, David Janke, Qianying Yi, Thomas Amon, Martin Kriegel, Sabrina Hempel
Summary: The airflow in dairy barns is influenced by various factors, and while CFD is widely used in livestock building research, there is a need for smart numerical models to improve efficiency due to limited computing power. The study considers porous medium modeling as a solution to this issue.
COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoshuai Wang, Jiegang Wu, Qianying Yi, Guoqiang Zhang, Thomas Amon, David Janke, Xiusong Li, Bin Chen, Yong He, Kaiying Wang
Summary: A study using Computational Fluid Dynamics technique explored the ventilation performance of multi-floor animal buildings, revealing limited differences in airflow patterns among floors and varying ventilation rates with floor number. It is recommended to focus on the ventilation rate of the first floor during design, and increasing yard width can mitigate negative effects of floor number on ventilation rates.
COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Anna B. Bobrowski, Diliara Willink, David Janke, Thomas Amon, Frauke Hagenkamp-Korth, Mario Hasler, Eberhard Hartung
Summary: This study investigated the seasonal mitigation effect of a urease inhibitor in reducing ammonia emissions from naturally ventilated dairy barns in Germany. The results showed a significant reduction in ammonia emissions during summer, winter, and the transition period, with an annual reduction rate of 58% and 57% observed on two dairy farms. In a theoretical scenario without inhibitor application during winter, up to 41% of the annual reduction was still achieved.
BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
E. Moustapha Doumbia, David Janke, Qianying Yi, Guoqiang Zhang, Thomas Amon, Martin Kriegel, Sabrina Hempel
Summary: This study evaluated the NH3/CO2 mixing ratio inside a barn using CFD, to assess the value of the common height recommendation guidelines for sampling points in the tracer gas method. Results showed that the best height for sampling points was between 1.5 m and 2.5 m in most cases, indicating the importance of proper height selection for accurate air exchange rate evaluations in naturally ventilated barns.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Steffen Muench, Natalie Papke, Martin Leue, Matthias Faust, Kerstin Schepanski, Paul Siller, Uwe Roesler, Ulrich Nuebel, Tina Kabelitz, Thomas Amon, Roger Funk
Summary: The study reveals that wind erosion causes significant loss of organic material added to the soil, with higher wind speeds leading to more pronounced loss of organic material. Wind erosion immediately leads to losses or redistribution of organic material after incorporation of poultry manure.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Sabrina Hempel, David Janke, Bernd Losand, Kerstin Zeyer, Michael Zahner, Joachim Mohn, Thomas Amon, Sabine Schrade
Summary: This study investigated the interrelations between methane emission patterns and climate conditions in dairy husbandry. It found a strong relationship between methane emission and environmental variables, which shapes the emission pattern. The study highlights the importance of considering both floor types and climate conditions when addressing methane emissions in dairy husbandry.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nicole Siegmund, Roger Funk, Michael Sommer, Fernando Avecilla, Juan Esteban Panebianco, Laura Antonela Iturri, Daniel Eduardo Buschiazzo
Summary: A detailed analysis of horizontal and vertical particulate matter fluxes during wind erosion was conducted. The study found that the three fractions of PM measurement were differently influenced by wind and shear velocities. Although general relationships between wind speed, PM concentration, and fluxes were identified, the contribution of the measuring field was low due to the variety of sources determining PM concentrations. Additionally, calibration of the measuring devices was necessary due to differences between them.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SEDIMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Laura Antonela Iturri, Roger Funk, Michael Sommer, Daniel Eduardo Buschiazzo
Summary: Wind erosion impacts the essential element stock of agricultural soils, especially phosphorus (P). This study revealed that organic phosphorus is preferentially transported in the eroded sediments, with higher enrichment ratios compared to inorganic phosphorus.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
David Janke, Diliara Willink, Christian Ammon, El-Hadj Moustapha Doumbia, Anke Roemer, Barbara Amon, Thomas Amon, Sabrina Hempel
Summary: This study compares different methods of estimating gas emissions and measures CO2 concentrations using two different approaches. The results show that the wind-related method provides more accurate and realistic measurements of total volume flow compared to the direct method, making it suitable for measuring volume flow in agricultural housing systems.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Xiaoshuai Wang, Mengbing Cao, Feiyue Hu, Qianying Yi, Thomas Amon, David Janke, Tian Xie, Guoqiang Zhang, Kaiying Wang
Summary: This study compared the ventilation performance of three different placement of fans in multi-floor pig buildings using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) technique. The results suggest that for indoor environmental conditions, fans should be installed separately on each floor.
Article
Environmental Sciences
David Janke, Michael Bornwin, Kobe Coorevits, Sabrina Hempel, Philippe van Overbeke, Peter Demeyer, Aditya Rawat, Arnout Declerck, Thomas Amon, Barbara Amon
Summary: This study investigated a low-cost online tool for monitoring barn climate and air pollutant emissions in naturally ventilated barns. The low-cost sensors showed good accuracy for CO2 and NH3 measurements, but weaker results for CH4. However, the overall findings suggest that the low-cost system has huge potential for monitoring relative NH3 emission levels and air exchange rates in naturally ventilated barns.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Harsh Sahu, Sabrina Hempel, Thomas Amon, Juergen Zentek, Anke Roemer, David Janke
Summary: In natural ventilation system-enabled dairy buildings, accurate measurement of gas emissions is complicated due to external weather. This study calibrated the outlet of the building and investigated the gradients of ammonia, carbon dioxide, and methane concentrations, as well as the effects of wind speed and sampling height.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sabrina Hempel, Huyen Vu, Thomas Amon, David Janke
Summary: This study investigated the influence of urine puddle pH dynamics on the ammonia emission patterns in naturally ventilated livestock housing systems. The results showed that the non-linear interaction between urine puddle pH and temperature caused specific emission patterns, and different pH dynamics significantly impacted ammonia emissions. The study also found that adjusting the pH of urine puddles can reduce the total annual emission value.
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)
