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View article: Nanolite cargo evolution in trachybasaltic glass comparing magnetite and augite
Nanolite cargo evolution in trachybasaltic glass comparing magnetite and augite Open
This study investigates the relationship between crystallization behavior, magnetic and mechanical properties, and crack formation in a trachybasaltic glass using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray powder di…
View article: Evolution of soil organic matter pools during Martian regolith terraforming, with a focus on organo-Fe (oxyhydr)oxide interactions
Evolution of soil organic matter pools during Martian regolith terraforming, with a focus on organo-Fe (oxyhydr)oxide interactions Open
The poor fertility of Martian regolith, due to its lack of organic matter (OM) and nitrogen (N), limits its suitability as a plant substrate. While compost amendment enhances short-term fertility, the mechanisms underlying long-term OM sta…
View article: Biochar-based organic substrates enhance tomato growth by promoting specific microbial communities in rooftop farming
Biochar-based organic substrates enhance tomato growth by promoting specific microbial communities in rooftop farming Open
Background Urban agriculture represents an opportunity to alleviate some of the issues related with the increased urbanization and global human population. Productive rooftops offer a promising solution that combines food production and re…
View article: Influence of land management on soil organic matter pools, plant traits and enzymatic activity in mountain grasslands
Influence of land management on soil organic matter pools, plant traits and enzymatic activity in mountain grasslands Open
Mountain grasslands are globally widespread ecosystems which play a pivotal role in several provisioning, regulating, supporting and cultural ecosystem services. Often shaped over centuries by traditional agricultural activities, including…
View article: Time and climate roles in driving soil carbon distribution and stability in particulate and mineral-associated organic matter pools
Time and climate roles in driving soil carbon distribution and stability in particulate and mineral-associated organic matter pools Open
Understanding the accumulation and stability of soil organic matter (SOM) pools as a function of time (i.e., soil age) and climate (i.e., precipitation and temperature) represents a crucial challenge. This study aims at investigating the e…
View article: Fe-dependent structural evolution of peralkaline soda aluminosilicate glasses: Iron speciation vs. glass transition
Fe-dependent structural evolution of peralkaline soda aluminosilicate glasses: Iron speciation vs. glass transition Open
The incorporation of iron into peralkaline silicate glasses significantly impacts their structural and thermal properties. Here we investigate how addition of iron influences the network connectivity (short- and medium-range order) and gla…
View article: Alternative organic substrates enhance tomato growth in rooftop farming by promoting specific microbial communities
Alternative organic substrates enhance tomato growth in rooftop farming by promoting specific microbial communities Open
Background Urban agriculture represents an opportunity to alleviate some of the issues related with the increase in world population and the urbanization process associated. Productive rooftops offer a promising solution allowing to combin…
View article: Plastic-Degrading Microbial Consortia from a Wastewater Treatment Plant
Plastic-Degrading Microbial Consortia from a Wastewater Treatment Plant Open
Plastic waste pollution has become a global crisis, with millions of tons of plastic expected to accumulate in landfills and in natural environments, posing a serious threat to wildlife and human health. As current recycling methods remain…
View article: Soil organic matter dynamics and stability: Climate vs. time
Soil organic matter dynamics and stability: Climate vs. time Open
Climate and time are among the most important factors driving soil organic carbon (SOC) stability and accrual in mineral soils; however, their relative importance on SOC dynamics is still unclear. Therefore, understanding how these factors…
View article: Human activity has increasingly affected recent carbon accumulation in Zhanjiang mangrove wetland, South China
Human activity has increasingly affected recent carbon accumulation in Zhanjiang mangrove wetland, South China Open
Mangrove wetlands are an important component of blue carbon (C) ecosystems, although the anthropogenic impact on organic C accumulation rate (OCAR) in mangrove wetlands is not yet clear. Three sediment cores were collected from Zhanjiang G…
View article: Lignocellulolytic Potential of Microbial Consortia Isolated from a Local Biogas Plant: The Case of Thermostable Xylanases Secreted by Mesophilic Bacteria
Lignocellulolytic Potential of Microbial Consortia Isolated from a Local Biogas Plant: The Case of Thermostable Xylanases Secreted by Mesophilic Bacteria Open
Lignocellulose biomasses (LCB), including spent mushroom substrate (SMS), pose environmental challenges if not properly managed. At the same time, these renewable resources hold immense potential for biofuel and chemicals production. With …
View article: Sources, spatial-distributions and fluxes of PAH-contaminated dusts in the Athabasca oil sands region
Sources, spatial-distributions and fluxes of PAH-contaminated dusts in the Athabasca oil sands region Open
Atmospheric deposition of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) has increased in northern Alberta, Canada, due to industrial development in the Athabasca oil sands region (AOSR). However, the sources, summertime deposition fluxes and ass…
View article: Evidence of Potential Organo-Mineral Interactions during the First Stage of Mars Terraforming
Evidence of Potential Organo-Mineral Interactions during the First Stage of Mars Terraforming Open
Future space missions to Mars will depend on the development of bioregenerative life support systems. Mars regolith contains most of the nutrients needed for plant growth, but not organic matter (OM). Although Mars simulants have been deep…
View article: Phosphorus Acquisition Efficiency and Transcriptomic Changes in Maize Plants Treated with Two Lignohumates
Phosphorus Acquisition Efficiency and Transcriptomic Changes in Maize Plants Treated with Two Lignohumates Open
Lignohumates are increasing in popularity in agriculture, but their chemistry and effects on plants vary based on the source and processing. The present study evaluated the ability of two humates (H1 and H2) to boost maize plant performanc…
View article: Agricultural drought severity in NE Italy: Variability, bias, and future scenarios
Agricultural drought severity in NE Italy: Variability, bias, and future scenarios Open
This study investigated the variability of agricultural drought severity, as depicted by vegetation indices, and the bias in identifying drought events when considering a stationary vs nonstationary climate reference. The work leveraged gr…
View article: Dynamics and stability of soil organic matter: climate vs. time
Dynamics and stability of soil organic matter: climate vs. time Open
This study aims to investigate the mechanisms of soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration with depth as a function of time and climate. Two chronosequences located along a climate gradient were investigated. The first chronosequence (ADI) c…
View article: Influence of solid vs. liquid digestate application on soil organic matter accrual and stabilization, and microbial communities evolution
Influence of solid vs. liquid digestate application on soil organic matter accrual and stabilization, and microbial communities evolution Open
The decline of soil organic matter (SOM) as well as the depletion of micro and macronutrients are among the most serious threats facing many agricultural soils of the world. Consequently, in many countries, soil amendments are increasingly…
View article: Formation of organo-Fe (oxyhydr)oxide interactions during the first stages of Martian regolith simulant terraforming
Formation of organo-Fe (oxyhydr)oxide interactions during the first stages of Martian regolith simulant terraforming Open
Future long-term space missions beyond Low Earth Orbit (e.g., to Mars) depend on the development of bioregenerative life support systems able to produce food crops based on in situ resource utilization. Mars regolith potentially contains m…
View article: Response of soil organic matter fractions to biochar and organic fertilizers – Results from a nine-year field experiment
Response of soil organic matter fractions to biochar and organic fertilizers – Results from a nine-year field experiment Open
We investigated the effects of biochar (BC) at 0 and 20 t ha-1, combined with two organic fertilizers (municipal solid waste compost, MC, and sewage sludge, SS), on soil organic matter (SOM) in a 9-year field experiment. To capture the pro…
View article: Enhancement of drought monitoring by means of soil sampling and drone-based multispectral sensing
Enhancement of drought monitoring by means of soil sampling and drone-based multispectral sensing Open
Monitoring crop physiological responses to drought is crucial to understand progressive impacts on food production and identify resilient and sustainable irrigation practices. Although many climate research experiments provide valuable dat…