The ubiquitous presence of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in the environment
is an undeniable and serious concern due to their higher persistence and extensive use in …

The presence of microplastics and arsenic in soil can endanger crop growth; therefore, their
effects on the properties of rhizosphere soil should be evaluated. Large (10–100 µm) and …

Wetland ecosystems are global hotspots for environmental contaminants, including
microplastics (MPs) and nutrients such as nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). While MP and …

Polyethylene (PE) microplastics are emerging pollutants that pose a significant threat to the
environment and human health. However, little is known about the effects of PEs on soil …

Karst ecosystems are widely distributed around the world, accounting for 15–20% of the
global land area. However, knowledge on microbial ecology of these systems does not …

The importance of soils to society has gained increasing recognition over the past decade,
with the potential to contribute to most of the United Nations' Sustainable Development …

The reuse of water for agricultural practices becomes progressively more important due to
increasing demands for a transition to a circular economy. Treated wastewater can be an …

Bamboo has been considered a potential plant species for phytoremediation due to its high
biomass and heavy metal (HM) resistance. However, little is known about the interactions …

Methane (CH4) emissions from northern peatlands are projected to increase due to climate
change, primarily because of projected increases in soil temperature. Yet, the rates and …

Peatlands are among the largest natural sources of atmospheric methane (CH4) worldwide.
Microbial processes play a key role in regulating CH4 emissions from peatland ecosystems …