Microplastic materials in the environment: Problem and strategical solutions
Plastics are widely used in our daily life; however, poor management and disposal result in
their ubiquity throughout the biosphere. Increased accumulation of microplastic (MP) or even …
their ubiquity throughout the biosphere. Increased accumulation of microplastic (MP) or even …
Soil structure as an indicator of soil functions: A review
Since many processes in soil are highly sensitive to soil structure, this review intends to
evaluate the potential of observable soil structural attributes to be used in the assessment of …
evaluate the potential of observable soil structural attributes to be used in the assessment of …
[HTML][HTML] Bacteria and fungi can contribute to nutrients bioavailability and aggregate formation in degraded soils
Intensive agricultural practices and cultivation of exhaustive crops has deteriorated soil
fertility and its quality in agroecosystems. According to an estimate, such practices will …
fertility and its quality in agroecosystems. According to an estimate, such practices will …
Bio-inspired geotechnical engineering: principles, current work, opportunities and challenges
A broad diversity of biological organisms and systems interact with soil in ways that facilitate
their growth and survival. These interactions are made possible by strategies that enable …
their growth and survival. These interactions are made possible by strategies that enable …
[HTML][HTML] The physical structure of soil: determinant and consequence of trophic interactions
Trophic interactions play a vital role in soil functioning and are increasingly considered as
important drivers of the soil microbiome and biogeochemical cycles. In the last decade …
important drivers of the soil microbiome and biogeochemical cycles. In the last decade …
[HTML][HTML] Pathways of biogenically excreted organic matter into soil aggregates
T Guhra, K Stolze, KU Totsche - Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2022 - Elsevier
Soil organisms are recognized as ecosystem engineers and key for aggregation in soil due
to bioturbation, organic matter (OM) decomposition, and excretion of biogenic OM. The …
to bioturbation, organic matter (OM) decomposition, and excretion of biogenic OM. The …
Towards an ecology of soil microplastics
MS Helmberger, LK Tiemann… - Functional Ecology, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Microplastic pollution is a topic of increasing concern for the world's oceans, freshwaters
and, most recently, soils. Microplastics have been found in soils across the globe. Like other …
and, most recently, soils. Microplastics have been found in soils across the globe. Like other …
Soil macroinvertebrate communities: A world‐wide assessment
Aim Macroinvertebrates comprise a highly diverse set of taxa with great potential as
indicators of soil quality. Communities were sampled at 3,694 sites distributed world‐wide …
indicators of soil quality. Communities were sampled at 3,694 sites distributed world‐wide …
What do we know about soil carbon destabilization?
Most empirical and modeling research on soil carbon (C) dynamics has focused on those
processes that control and promote C stabilization. However, we lack a strong …
processes that control and promote C stabilization. However, we lack a strong …
A review of geophysical methods for soil structure characterization
The growing interest in the maintenance of favorable soil structure is largely motivated by its
central role in plant growth, soil ecological functioning, and impacts on surface water and …
central role in plant growth, soil ecological functioning, and impacts on surface water and …