This study analyzed the influence of biocrusts on the chemical properties and bacterial
diversity and community composition in the underlying soils along a depth gradient (the …

Mediterranean humid mountains are ecological hotspots with high water availability that
may accelerate their recovery after farmland abandonment, a widespread phenomenon in …

Background and aims Afforestation can alter belowground microbial diversity and affect soil‒
plant feedback, which is crucial for understanding nutrient cycles and ecosystem …

The application of organic amendments to mining soils has been shown to be a successful
method of restoration, improving key physicochemical soil properties. However, there is a …

Weeds reduce agricultural productivity by competing for resources intended for crops.
Recently, the deactivation of weed seedbanks by microwave (MW) radiation has been …

Aims This study aimed to determine the structure of the bacterial community inhabiting the
roots and rhizosheath of sweet potato cultivars, and how these bacterial communities …

Deforestation has a large impact on soil fertility, especially on steep slopes, but by applying
sustainable management practices, local communities in Oaxaca (Mexico) have tried to …

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is one of the main off-season grown cultures under greenhouse
conditions. However, this technology could have a significant environmental impact …

Arid and semiarid ecosystems are highly vulnerable to effects of global change (Hueso-
González et al., 2018; Maestre et al., 2012; Puigdefábregas, 1998; Reynolds et al., 2007) …

Drylands affected by serious disturbances such as mining activities lose their vegetation
cover and organic soil horizons, becoming CO₂ emissions sources. Applications of organic …