In the most recent scientific reports based on the DNA or RNA-analyses a widespread
presence of the filamentous fungi, Mortierella in various environments has been shown …

Rock weathering is a key process in global elemental cycling. Life participates in this
process with tangible consequences observed from the mineral interface to the planetary …

Asbestos is a group of six major silicate minerals that belong to the serpentine and
amphibole families, and include chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, anthophyllite, tremolite and …

We provide a review of fungi, yeasts, and slime molds that have been found in natural
solution caves and mines worldwide. Such habitats provide frequent roost sites for bats, and …

Incorporating beneficial microorganisms in crop production is the most promising strategy for
maintaining agricultural productivity and reducing the use of inorganic fertilizers, herbicides …

Since the second half of the twentieth century, many studies have indicated inhalation of
asbestos fibers as the main cause of deadly diseases including fibrosis and cancer …

Terrestrial plants act as ecosystem engineers modifying the flow of energy and matter and
creating new habitats for other organisms. This vital concept also encompasses plants' …

Biofertilizers can increase soil fertility and plant health. This study aimed to evaluate the
solubilization of inorganic P-sources and the production of siderophores and indole-3-acetic …

Endophytes are the organisms residing within the host tissue without causing any visual
symptoms. Among endophytes, fungi are the most predominantly reported organisms …

R ío T into (H uelva, southwestern S pain) is an extreme environment with a remarkably
constant acidic pH and a high concentration of heavy metals, conditions generated by the …