Soil microalgae and cyanobacteria: the biotechnological potential in the maintenance of soil fertility and health
S Abinandan, SR Subashchandrabose… - Critical reviews in …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
The soil microbiota plays a major role in maintaining the nutrient balance, carbon sink, and
soil health. Numerous studies reported on the function of microbiota such as plant growth …
soil health. Numerous studies reported on the function of microbiota such as plant growth …
Potential of microalgae as biopesticides to contribute to sustainable agriculture and environmental development
JAV Costa, BCB Freitas, CG Cruz… - … Science and Health …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
The loss of yields from agricultural production due to the presence of pests has been treated
over the years with synthetic pesticides, but the use of these substances negatively affects …
over the years with synthetic pesticides, but the use of these substances negatively affects …
Degraded patch formation significantly changed microbial community composition in alpine meadow soils
Approximately half of global grasslands are degraded. Although soil microbes play a key
role in ecosystem functioning, their response to grassland degradation has not been fully …
role in ecosystem functioning, their response to grassland degradation has not been fully …
Algal biofertilizers and plant growth stimulants for sustainable agriculture
Modern agricultural management is heavily dependent on the fertilizers for promotion of
crop production, but the massive use of inorganic and chemical-based fertilizers currently …
crop production, but the massive use of inorganic and chemical-based fertilizers currently …
Development and analysis of the Soil Water Infiltration Global database
M Rahmati, L Weihermüller… - Earth System …, 2018 - essd.copernicus.org
In this paper, we present and analyze a novel global database of soil infiltration
measurements, the Soil Water Infiltration Global (SWIG) database. In total, 5023 infiltration …
measurements, the Soil Water Infiltration Global (SWIG) database. In total, 5023 infiltration …
[HTML][HTML] A review on effects of biological soil crusts on hydrological processes
G Guida, A Nicosia, L Settanni, V Ferro - Earth-Science Reviews, 2023 - Elsevier
Biological soil crusts (BSCs) are complex consortia of microorganisms able to modify soil
physical, chemical, and hydrological characteristics and influence soil erosion resistance …
physical, chemical, and hydrological characteristics and influence soil erosion resistance …
Role of cyanobacteria in agricultural and industrial sectors: an outlook on economically important byproducts
D Garlapati, M Chandrasekaran, AA Devanesan… - Applied microbiology …, 2019 - Springer
Cyanobacteria are potential organisms, which are used as food, feed and fuel. The unique
characters of cyanobacteria include short generation times, their ubiquitous presence and …
characters of cyanobacteria include short generation times, their ubiquitous presence and …
[HTML][HTML] Distinct roles for soil bacterial and fungal communities associated with the availability of carbon and phosphorus under aerated drip irrigation
J Zhu, W Niu, Z Zhang, KHM Siddique, D Sun… - Agricultural Water …, 2022 - Elsevier
Soil bacteria and fungi play key roles in organic matter decomposition and nutrient turnover.
Aerated drip irrigation (ADI) is beneficial for improving soil nutrients but its effects on …
Aerated drip irrigation (ADI) is beneficial for improving soil nutrients but its effects on …
Algaeculture for agriculture: from past to future
A Ferreira, CRV Bastos, C Marques-dos-Santos… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The continuous growth of the world population has imposed major challenges on
agriculture. Consequently, farmers generalized the overuse of synthetic fertilizers and …
agriculture. Consequently, farmers generalized the overuse of synthetic fertilizers and …
Increasing soil potential for carbon sequestration using microbes from biological soil crusts
H Kheirfam - Journal of Arid Environments, 2020 - Elsevier
Dryland soils have the potential to be large atmospheric carbon (C) sinks, thus aiding in
managing global warming. In these areas, soil micro-organisms found in biological soil …
managing global warming. In these areas, soil micro-organisms found in biological soil …