Microorganisms play a critical role in the decomposition of organic matter, which contributes
to energy and nutrient transformation in every ecosystem. Yet, little is known about the …

Fungi cover a range of important ecological functions associated with nutrient and carbon
cycling in leaf litter and soil. As a result, research on existing relationships between fungal …

The aim of the present work was to assess the influence of organic amendment applications
compared to mineral fertilization on soil microbial activity and functional diversity. The field …

Gut microbial community structure was evaluated for two species of bivalve molluscs, the
eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) and the blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) collected from …

Reestablishment of soil microbial communities is a prerequisite for successful reclamation of
post-mining barrens. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of texture of soil …

A major concern in potato and onion production worldwide is the sustainability of crop
production systems using short-term rotations. Although rotation crops are known to …

Aims An essential task of agricultural systems is to improve internal phosphorus (P)
recycling. Cover crops and tillage reduction can increase sustainability, but it is not known …

In semiarid climates, soils are often found in pre-desertic states with constrained vegetation,
organic matter and ecosystem functionality. These limitations negatively impact soil …

The microbial communities and overall health of the eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica,
have long been topics of interest due to the fundamental economic and ecological roles this …

Extreme hydrological events cause stress in a soil environment, which directly affects the
activity of the soil microbiome. The objective of this research is to determine the functional …