Environmental perturbations such as agricultural intensification may alter soil biodiversity in
a manner that affects ecosystem functioning, but links are not well quantified. With this …

Microplastics (MPs) are a contaminant of increasing concern in the environment. However,
the impacts of MPs on soil ecosystems and biogeochemical processes like nitrogen cycle …

Soil degradation remains an ongoing process that is exacerbated by the effects of climate
change. Consequently, these processes decrease soil organic matter and nutrient contents …

Organic farming system and sustainable management of soil pathogens aim at reducing the
use of agricultural chemicals in order to improve ecosystem health. Despite the essential …

To ensure global food security, agriculture must increase productivity while reducing
environmental impacts associated with chemical nitrogen (N) fertilisation. This necessitates …

Background Vinasse, a by-product of sugarcane ethanol production, is recycled by
sugarcane plantations as a fertilizer due to its rich nutrient content. However, the impacts of …

Reductions in ammonia (NH 3) and nitrous oxide (N 2 O) emissions from agricultural
systems are critical for achievement of sustainability targets that underpin international …

Human activities are pushing earth beyond its natural limits, so recycling nutrients is
mandatory. Microalgae are highly effective in nutrient recovery and have strong potential as …

Soils, with non-uniform distribution of nutrients across different aggregate-size fractions,
provide spatially heterogeneous microhabitats for microorganisms. However, very limited …

To maintain the beneficial effects of microbial inoculants on plants and soil, repeated
inoculation represents a promising option. Until now, the impacts of one-off inoculation on …