Following a request from EFSA, the Panel on Plant Protection Products and their Residues
developed an opinion on the science behind the risk assessment of plant protection …

The present review was undertaken to add more information on the place taken by humus
forms in plant–soil interactions. Three questions were asked:(i) are humus forms under the …

Collembola are among the most abundant and diverse soil microarthropods, which are
found in almost all (semi) terrestrial environments and often serve as model organisms in …

Homogenisation and intensification of agricultural ecosystems are among the most
important threats to biodiversity, linked to declines in pollinators, soil biota and ecosystem …

The present work aims to bring together existing knowledge of the complex relationship
between birch (Betula spp.) trees and their soil environment. Birches are currently receiving …

Green roofs are of increasing interest to ecologists, engineers and architects, as cities grow
and aim to become more sustainable. They could be exploited to improve urban biodiversity …

Litter biodegradation is a process of life. Organisms feed, reproduce, die and decompose.
Decomposition is essential, and it is never complete. In addition, the elements generated by …

Collembolan species are differently affected by soil tillage (conventional, minimum tillage,
and no-tillage) and are known to modify plant growth. This study relies on the relationships …

In this study we investigated collembolan communities using both taxonomy-and trait-based
approaches in order to determine:(1) which soil or leaf litter characteristics are the main …

Soil biota are a major component of agroecosystems, playing a decisive role in ecosystem
services with synergistic effects on crop production. The conservation of their diversity has …