Background Coastal marine environments are one of the most productive ecosystems on
Earth. However, anthropogenic impacts exert significant pressure on coastal marine …

The rise in manufacture and use of carbon nanotubes has aroused the concern about their
potential risks associated with coexisting pollutants in the aquatic environment. 2, 4 …

Ecotoxicological tools have proved to be sensitive and appropriate for the evaluation of the
effectiveness of treatments used in wastewater treatment plants (WWTP). The objective of …

The effect of fungicides, commonly used in vine cultures, on the health of terrestrial and
aquatic ecosystems has been poorly studied. The objective of this study was to evaluate the …

Fungicides are used worldwide to improve crop yields, but they can affect non-target soil
microorganisms which are essential for ecosystem functioning. Microorganisms form …

Fungicides are an essential component of current agricultural practices, but their extensive
use has raised concerns about their effects on non-target soil microorganisms, which carry …

Hyperaccumulating plants are able to (hyper) accumulate high concentrations of metal (loid)
s in their above-ground tissues without any signs of toxicity. Studies on the root-associated …

Abstract o-Cresol is a toxic substance with strong irritating and corrosive effects on skin and
mucous membranes. To date, information on the effects of o-cresol on microbial …

Planctomycetes are bacteria found in several environments, such as mangroves. In the
coastline of the State of Sao Paulo (Brazilian Southeast), mangroves occur in different …

Marine sediments are complex ecosystems where structures and functions constantly
change due to natural and anthropogenic influences. In this investigation, a comprehensive …