Earthworms are attracting the attention of bioremediation research because of their short-
term impact on pollutant fate. However, earthworm-assisted bioremediation largely depends …

Biotic ligand modeling (BLM) approaches are already applied to predict the bioavailability
and possible risk of metals in surface water, but need further development for soils. The …

Eisenia fetida is an earthworm species often used to assess the toxicity of contaminants in
soils. Several studies indicated that its response can be unpredictable because it depends …

Elevated heavy metal concentrations in soils are a cause for concern as they are hazardous
to soil organisms including earthworms which are considered as ecosystem engineers …

Adverse effects of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) have been noticed at different trophic
levels by international researchers. However, there was unclear evidence about its effects …

Mountain shrublands in semi-arid zones have a relevant effect in protecting water and soil,
and conserving biodiversity. Nutrient availability in vegetation layers of semi-arid …

In her Science Insider story “US scientists brace for greater scrutiny of risky research”(3
February, p. 422), J. Kaiser explains that recently issued recommendations (1) from the …

Purpose: The study was undertaken with a purpose of at source bioconversion of wet
kitchen waste. To accelerate the" Zero Waste Concept" and meet the UN's Sustainable …

The roads in correlation with the traffic linked to their existences are at the origin of the
emission of numerous polluting substances likely to induce disturbances of the growth and …

Heavy metals pose serious threats to both individuals and the environment, and there is
growing global concern over potentially harmful elements. Heavy metal contamination can …