Nitrification is the microbial conversion of reduced forms of nitrogen (N) to nitrate (NO3−),
and in fertilized soils it can lead to substantial N losses via NO3− leaching or nitrous oxide …

Clarifying the influences of biochar input on the rhizosphere dissipation and plant absorption
of pesticides is a crucial prerequisite for utilizing biochar in the restoration of pesticide …

The recently released Farm to Fork Strategy of the European Union sets, for the first time,
pesticide reduction goals at the EU level: 50% reduction in overall use and risk of chemical …

Pesticides are widely applied in agriculture to combat disease, pests, and weeds, leading to
long-lasting contamination of agricultural soils with pesticide residues. While classical risk …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), some of the most widespread organic
contaminants, are highly toxic to soil microorganisms. Whether long-term polluted soils can …

The extensive application of pesticides in agriculture raises concerns about their potential
negative impact on soil microorganisms, being the key drivers of nutrient cycling. Most …

Pesticides constitute an integral part of modern agriculture. However, there are still concerns
about their effects on non-target organisms. To address this the European Commission has …

In the light of European Union's Green Deal, the aim of this study was the optimization of
municipal primary sludge management, from biomethane production to the final valorization …

Dicarboximide fungicides mainly including procymidone, iprodione, vinclozolin, and
dimethachlon are often applied as protective fungicides, 3, 5-dichloroaniline (3, 5-DCA) is …

Nitrification inhibitors (NIs) applied to soil reduce nitrogen fertilizer losses from agr o-
ecosystems. NIs that are currently registered for use in agriculture appear to selectively …