Glyphosate (GLY), the most widely used herbicide in the world, is frequently detected in
various environmental matrices, including soil, the foundation of agriculture. In practice …

Herbicide use is increasing worldwide both in agriculture and private gardens. However, our
knowledge of potential side-effects on non-target soil organisms, even on such eminent …

Herbicides are increasingly applied in vineyards worldwide. However, not much is known on
potential side effects on soil organisms or on the nutrition of grapevines (Vitis vinifera). In an …

Subterranean detritivores such as earthworms can increase soil nutrient availability through
their burrowing and casting activities. A number of recent studies have explored whether …

A mounting body of research suggests that invasive nonnative earthworms substantially
alter microbial communities, including arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). These changes …

This chapter reviews and discusses the impact of elevated atmospheric CO2 and climatic
changes on three of the functionally most important invertebrate taxa in soil ecosystems …

Micronutrient deficiencies most frequently occur in calcareous soils. In sustainable soil
management enhanced soil biological activity has been proposed as a method for …

Soil macro-invertebrates, the so-called soil macrofauna, belong to different functional groups
such as ecosystem engineers, detritivores, root herbivores, and predators. They have often …

Abstract Background The Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris, also known as A. lusitanicus) is
considered one of the most invasive species in agriculture, horticulture and private gardens …

How plants cope with herbivore attack is partially modulated by the biotic and abiotic
environment where the plant lives. For instance, theory predicts that soil fertility should drive …