Soil organic matter (SOM) represents a major reservoir of stored carbon (C). However,
uncertainties regarding the composition and origin of stabilized SOM hinder the …

Soil organisms are recognized as ecosystem engineers and key for aggregation in soil due
to bioturbation, organic matter (OM) decomposition, and excretion of biogenic OM. The …

Solid waste management is a serious ecological problem in Saudi Arabia due to rapid
industrialization, population growth and urbanization. Recycling and sorting are in their …

Microbial necromass is a central component of soil organic matter (SOM), whose
management may be essential in mitigating atmospheric CO2 concentrations and climate …

Earthworms play positive ecological roles in soil formation, structure, and fertility,
environmental protection, and terrestrial food chains. For this review, we searched the Web …

Soil ecotoxicological assays on nanoparticles (NPs) have mainly investigated single
components (eg, plants, fauna, and microbes) within the ecosystem, neglecting possible …

Microplastic (MP) surfaces are common sites for microbial colonization and promote biofilm
formation in aquatic environments, resulting in changes to the surface properties of MPs and …

Metal contamination is widespread, but only a few studies have evaluated the toxicological
risks of metals (Cd, Cu, and Pb) in earthworms from farmlands in North China (Hebei …

Gut digestion by earthworms (GDE) is a crucial step in vermicomposting, affecting the fate of
antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in vermicompost sludge. The extracellular polymeric …

Heavy metal contamination of soil has become a public concern. Earthworms are key
players in the functioning and service of soil ecosystems, with comprehension of their …