With the increase in cadmium (Cd) release into the environment, it is necessary to find
appropriate solutions to reduce soil Cd pollution. Microorganisms are a green and effective …

Phosphorus (P) is a vital macronutrient crucial for crop productivity. Plants absorb P salts,
mainly orthophosphate, from the soil, yet the primary P source resides in organic materials …

Plant-associated microbes play important roles in plant health and disease. Mortierella is
often found in the plant rhizosphere, and its possible functions are not well known …

Recently, the environmental and agricultural impact of plastic waste has attracted
considerable attention. Here, we investigated the impact of sub-micron polyethylene (PE) …

Bananas are the world's important fruit and staple crop in the developing countries.
Cadmium (Cd) contamination in soils results in the decrease of crop yield and food safety …

Enzymatic activity is a useful indicator for the evaluation of soil biological components.
However, a detailed analysis of such indicators in Brazilian soils is lacking. In this study, the …

Excessive use of nitrogen fertilizers is a common problem for intensively cultivated cropping
systems. Introducing cover crops during fallow periods is a good practice for encouraging …

Arabis paniculata is a newly discovered hyperaccumulator known for its ability to
accumulate multiple metals. WRKY proteins play a significant role in plant responses to …

Cadmium (Cd) contamination in soil is particularly serious and its remediation is particularly
important. Microbial passivation or immobilization is a feasible means for remediation of …

The modernization of agriculture has transformed natural agrarian systems into other new
conventional ones, making it possible to exponentially increase agricultural production. This …