Wetland ecosystems are global hotspots for environmental contaminants, including
microplastics (MPs) and nutrients such as nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). While MP and …

The aroma of fruit is an important indicator that reflects the quality of its flavor. The
'Nanguo'pear (Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.) is a typical fruit in Liaoning Province, China, that …

Drought is a major challenge for agriculture worldwide, being one of the main causes of
losses in plant production. Various studies reported that some soil's bacteria can improve …

Plant growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPM) benefit plant health by enhancing plant
nutrient-use efficiency and protecting plants against biotic and abiotic stresses. This study …

The interlacing and mosaic distribution of karst soil and rock result in the high spatial
heterogeneity of the natural karst habitat. Karst plants are suffered from spatially …

Combined organic and inorganic fertilization can improve soil fertility in coal mine
reclamation areas. However, the contribution of the bacterial community (especially its …

Peri-urban environments are significant reservoirs of wastewater, and releasing this
untreated wastewater from these resources poses severe environmental and ecological …

Biomineralization techniques have been utilized to remediate heavy metals (HMs)
contaminated environments. However, the effect of microbial-induced phosphate …

Microplastics are heterogeneously distributed in soils. However, it is unknown whether soil
microplastic heterogeneity affects plant growth and root foraging responses and whether …

Amid growing environmental concerns and the imperative for sustainable agricultural
practices, this study examines the potential of nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria as biofertilizers …