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View article: Seasonal variation of rare earth elements in Taraxacum officinale as an indicator of changes in urban pollution
Seasonal variation of rare earth elements in Taraxacum officinale as an indicator of changes in urban pollution Open
Taraxacum officinale has been identified as a potential rare earth elements (REEs) accumulator, making it a promising bioindicator for urban environment. However, the influence of seasonal variation on the bioavailability, transport, and a…
View article: Linking soil properties to elemental uptake patterns: species-specific accumulation in Boletales mushrooms
Linking soil properties to elemental uptake patterns: species-specific accumulation in Boletales mushrooms Open
Mushrooms are known to accumulate various essential and trace elements, yet the mechanisms governing this process and the influence of environmental factors, particularly soil properties, remain poorly understood. This study aimed to eluci…
View article: Mushroom production on digestate: Mineral composition of cultivation compost, mushrooms, spent mushroom compost and spent casing
Mushroom production on digestate: Mineral composition of cultivation compost, mushrooms, spent mushroom compost and spent casing Open
Produced in the process of anaerobic digestion, the effluent called digestate is rich in nutrients and can be used as a growing media for mushrooms. However, it can also be rich in non-essential and trace elements, heavy metals, various or…
View article: Mineral composition variation in Boletales mushrooms—indication of soil properties and taxonomic influence
Mineral composition variation in Boletales mushrooms—indication of soil properties and taxonomic influence Open
The efficiency of element accumulation depends on numerous factors, where the physico-chemical characteristics of the soil seem to be very important, and the role of taxonomic rank in the accumulation of elements by mushrooms seems to be i…
View article: Urban visual pollution: comparison of two ways of evaluation—a case study from Europe
Urban visual pollution: comparison of two ways of evaluation—a case study from Europe Open
Visual pollution by outdoor advertisements (OAs) of the urban landscape in the old town of Gniezno city (Poland) was the main aim of the presented work. For this purpose, the part of Warszawska Street located near the old market was select…
View article: Rare earth elements and landscape: Is there a relationship between them? – New evidence from Poland (Eastern Europe)
Rare earth elements and landscape: Is there a relationship between them? – New evidence from Poland (Eastern Europe) Open
The rapid development leads to changes in the environment, including increasing pollution and changes in the landscape. The aim of the research was to analyse the content of rare earth elements (REEs) and yttrium (Y) in soil and Taraxacum …
View article: Potential Impact of Urban Land Use on Microplastic Atmospheric Deposition: A Case Study in Pristina City, Kosovo
Potential Impact of Urban Land Use on Microplastic Atmospheric Deposition: A Case Study in Pristina City, Kosovo Open
Microplastics (MPs) pervade various ecosystems, including urban landscapes. The aim of this study was to determine whether the presence of MPs in atmospheric deposition samples is related to land use. For this purpose, atmospheric depositi…
View article: The effect of hypomagnetic field on survival and mitochondrial functionality of active Paramacrobiotus experimentalis females and males of different age
The effect of hypomagnetic field on survival and mitochondrial functionality of active Paramacrobiotus experimentalis females and males of different age Open
Even for tardigrades, often called the toughest animals on Earth, a hypomagnetic field (HMF) is an extreme environment. However, studies on the effect of HMF on tardigrades and other invertebrates are scarce. Mitochondria play an important…
View article: Perception of biogas plants: A public awareness and preference - A case study for the agricultural landscape
Perception of biogas plants: A public awareness and preference - A case study for the agricultural landscape Open
The energy transition and the EU's ambitious policies require member countries to find socially acceptable solutions. One possible solution is agricultural biogas plants. However, research on public acceptance of biogas plants has been a s…
View article: Consortia of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria and Selected Catch Crops for Increasing Microbial Activity in Soil under Spring Barley Grown as an Organic Farming System
Consortia of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria and Selected Catch Crops for Increasing Microbial Activity in Soil under Spring Barley Grown as an Organic Farming System Open
In order to protect and remediate soils, organic farming methods have grown in popularity. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of rhizobacteria (Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Pseudomonas fluorescens) and catch …
View article: Trace of negative changes in environment recorded in cores of trees growing near busy city roads in Poznań, Poland – dendromonitoring of urban pollution
Trace of negative changes in environment recorded in cores of trees growing near busy city roads in Poznań, Poland – dendromonitoring of urban pollution Open
Dendromonitoring helps answer the question of how polluted cities are and how this pollution will change over the years. However, due to many possible over-interpretations of the obtained results, it is necessary to under stand the deposit…
View article: The Effect of In Vitro Coinoculation on the Physiological Parameters of White Lupine Plants (Lupinus albus L.)
The Effect of In Vitro Coinoculation on the Physiological Parameters of White Lupine Plants (Lupinus albus L.) Open
The aim of the study was to select microbiological inoculants for a specific plant species, i.e., white lupine (Lupinus albus L.), to increase the efficiency of the diazotroph process. The research involved an in vitro assessment of intera…
View article: How Big Is the Real Road-Effect Zone? The Impact of the Highway on the Landscape Structure—A Case Study
How Big Is the Real Road-Effect Zone? The Impact of the Highway on the Landscape Structure—A Case Study Open
Roads, due to their large spatial scale, significantly affect the landscape, causing numerous and usually irreversible changes. Due to a lack of consensus among various specialists and varying evidence on the extent of the influence of roa…
View article: Lactarius and Russula mushroom genera – Similarities/differences in mineral composition within the Russulaceae family
Lactarius and Russula mushroom genera – Similarities/differences in mineral composition within the Russulaceae family Open
Mineral composition among mushroom species may be similar or significantly different. It is accepted that mushroom species are one of the main determinants of their varying efficiency of accumulating mineral elements. The aim of this study…
View article: Mycoremediation of Flotation Tailings with Agaricus bisporus
Mycoremediation of Flotation Tailings with Agaricus bisporus Open
Due to their enzymatic and bioaccumulation faculties the use of macromycetes for the decontamination of polluted matrices seems reasonable for bioremediation. For this reason, the aim of our study was to evaluate the mycoremediation abilit…
View article: Road traffic and abiotic parameters of underlying soils determine the mineral composition and nutritive value of the mushroom Macrolepiota procera (Scop.) Singer
Road traffic and abiotic parameters of underlying soils determine the mineral composition and nutritive value of the mushroom Macrolepiota procera (Scop.) Singer Open
The effectiveness of accumulating mineral elements by wild-growing mushrooms depends mainly on species, their growth place, and the underlying soil's chemical characteristics. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of road traffi…
View article: Variability of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Content and Their Forms in Waters of a River-Lake System
Variability of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Content and Their Forms in Waters of a River-Lake System Open
River-lake systems in Central Europe represent the majority of surface water system forms. In these systems lakes play an important role in river water quality. Published reports on the quality of surface waters in Europe indicate progress…
View article: Determining macrophyte species richness and dark diversity sources – A novel approach to improve the biodiversity estimation based on species traits
Determining macrophyte species richness and dark diversity sources – A novel approach to improve the biodiversity estimation based on species traits Open
Biodiversity measures deliver valuable ecological information by reflecting a range of ecosystem processes. However, the accuracy of environmental assessment based on species patterns may often be affected by insufficient survey details. T…
View article: Influence of Iron Addition (Alone or with Calcium) to Elements Biofortification and Antioxidants in Pholiota nameko
Influence of Iron Addition (Alone or with Calcium) to Elements Biofortification and Antioxidants in Pholiota nameko Open
Mushrooms supplementation with iron (Fe) is usually limited, and therefore it would be beneficial to search for other vital elements able to improve the process. The aim of this study was to verify a possible interaction between Fe and cal…
View article: Natura 2000 Network vs. Tourism and Investment Potential of Communes—A Case Study of Czarnkowsko-Trzcianecki County
Natura 2000 Network vs. Tourism and Investment Potential of Communes—A Case Study of Czarnkowsko-Trzcianecki County Open
The Natura 2000 is a network of protected areas established in the European Union on the basis of EU Directives. Simultaneously it is the youngest form of protected areas in Poland. Hence conflicts between conservation objectives and oppor…
View article: The Possibility of Using Paulownia elongata S. Y. Hu × Paulownia fortunei Hybrid for Phytoextraction of Toxic Elements from Post-Industrial Wastes with Biochar
The Possibility of Using Paulownia elongata S. Y. Hu × Paulownia fortunei Hybrid for Phytoextraction of Toxic Elements from Post-Industrial Wastes with Biochar Open
The potential of the Paulownia hybrid for the uptake and transport of 67 elements along with the physiological response of plants cultivated in highly contaminated post-industrial wastes (flotation tailings—FT, and mining sludge—MS) was in…
View article: The importance of Cu × Pb interactions to Lentinula edodes yield, major/trace elements accumulation and antioxidants
The importance of Cu × Pb interactions to Lentinula edodes yield, major/trace elements accumulation and antioxidants Open
Due to the use of various substrates in the production of edible mushrooms which may contain metals, including Cu and Pb, it is important to understand the influence of mutual interactions between them in the process of their accumulation …