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View article: Occurrence of herbicides and their transformation products in sewage sludge: a review
Occurrence of herbicides and their transformation products in sewage sludge: a review Open
The beneficial reuse of sewage sludge in agricultural soils is limited by the accumulation of micropollutants of emerging concern, which may pose significant environmental and human health risks. This review summarises recent advances in u…
View article: Extraction Methods of Emerging Pollutants in Sewage Sludge: A Comprehensive Review
Extraction Methods of Emerging Pollutants in Sewage Sludge: A Comprehensive Review Open
Sewage sludge (SS) is commonly applied as a soil amendment. This practice has raised concern about the dissemination of emerging pollutants (EPs). EPs include compounds such as flame retardants, plasticizers, pharmaceuticals, and personal …
View article: Soil texture shapes biochar-induced shifts in microbial communities and severity of potato common scab
Soil texture shapes biochar-induced shifts in microbial communities and severity of potato common scab Open
Biochar is widely recognized for its potential to enhance soil carbon, yet its influence on soil chemistry, microbial communities, and plant disease dynamics remains uncertain. This study explored how biochar affects the severity of common…
View article: A novel treatment of biogas digestate waste for biochar production and its adsorption of methylene blue and malachite green in a binary system
A novel treatment of biogas digestate waste for biochar production and its adsorption of methylene blue and malachite green in a binary system Open
This study presents a novel treatment of biogas digestate to produce biochar at processing temperatures of 500–700 °C. The resulting biochar was applied for the simultaneous removal of methylene blue (MB) and malachite green (MG) in a bina…
View article: Torrefaction of sewage sludge: An approach to nutrient recycling and contaminant reduction in agriculture
Torrefaction of sewage sludge: An approach to nutrient recycling and contaminant reduction in agriculture Open
The disposal of sewage sludge, a byproduct of wastewater treatment, presents both opportunities and challenges in agricultural applications due to its rich nutrient content and potential pollutant load. This study investigates the effects …
View article: Arctic willow (Salix polaris) exudation as a driver of microbial activity and soil formation in the high arctic tundra
Arctic willow (Salix polaris) exudation as a driver of microbial activity and soil formation in the high arctic tundra Open
Colonization by pioneer plants, among which the arctic willow ( Salix polaris ) is one of the most important, accelerates soil development after deglaciation. This is achieved through the increased input of organic matter from plant biomas…
View article: Risk Element Interaction with an Emerging Contaminant in Mammals: The Case of Arsenic and Carbamazepine Orally Taken up by Microtus arvalis L. as a Model Organism
Risk Element Interaction with an Emerging Contaminant in Mammals: The Case of Arsenic and Carbamazepine Orally Taken up by Microtus arvalis L. as a Model Organism Open
Arsenic (As), a well-known ‘traditional’ environmental contaminant, and carbamazepine (CBZ), an emerging contaminant of a pharmaceutical category, are both frequently detected in the environment and have been shown to exhibit toxicity at e…
View article: Biochar-induced changes in soil microbial communities: a comparison of two feedstocks and pyrolysis temperatures
Biochar-induced changes in soil microbial communities: a comparison of two feedstocks and pyrolysis temperatures Open
These results collectively suggest, that under appropriate production conditions, biochar can exert a positive influence on soil microorganisms, with their response closely tied to the biochar feedstock composition. Such insights are cruci…
View article: Agricultural waste-based lactic acid production by the fungus Rhizopus oryzae: a tool for sustainable polylactic acid production for agricultural use - a review
Agricultural waste-based lactic acid production by the fungus Rhizopus oryzae: a tool for sustainable polylactic acid production for agricultural use - a review Open
Lactic acid has gained considerable attention globally due to its multi-purpose application. Commercial lactic acid production uses the fungal species Rhizopus oryzae, which produces other organic acids. A crucial point of effective fungal…
View article: Biomass yield and metal phytoextraction efficiency of Salix and Populus clones harvested at different rotation lengths in the field experiment
Biomass yield and metal phytoextraction efficiency of Salix and Populus clones harvested at different rotation lengths in the field experiment Open
Background Phytoextraction belongs to environmentally well-accepted remediation technologies to remove metals from contaminated soils. Due to long-time requirement, sufficient data for proper phytoextraction evaluation are missing. Four cl…
View article: Effectiveness of bio-effectors on maize, wheat and tomato performance and phosphorus acquisition from greenhouse to field scales in Europe and Israel: a meta-analysis
Effectiveness of bio-effectors on maize, wheat and tomato performance and phosphorus acquisition from greenhouse to field scales in Europe and Israel: a meta-analysis Open
Biostimulants (Bio-effectors, BEs) comprise plant growth-promoting microorganisms and active natural substances that promote plant nutrient-acquisition, stress resilience, growth, crop quality and yield. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of…
View article: Enhancing Antioxidant Properties of Lettuce through Nutritional Deficiency in Aquaponic Systems with Aeroponic Cultivation
Enhancing Antioxidant Properties of Lettuce through Nutritional Deficiency in Aquaponic Systems with Aeroponic Cultivation Open
This research presents a comparative analysis of the yield and nutritional quality of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) cultivated in an aeroponic system with two distinct nutrient solutions: (i) commercial hydroponic fertilizers and (ii) aquapo…
View article: Woodchips biochar <i>versus</i> bone char in a one‐year model soil incubation experiment: the importance of soil/char <scp>pH</scp> alteration on nutrient availability in soil
Woodchips biochar <i>versus</i> bone char in a one‐year model soil incubation experiment: the importance of soil/char <span>pH</span> alteration on nutrient availability in soil Open
BACKGROUND Biochars have become one of the most intensively and extensively investigated soil amendment materials in terms of their production, application and fate in the soil because of benefits such as increased soil quality and fertili…
View article: Sustainable and circular agro-environmental practices: A review of the management of agricultural waste biomass in Spain and the Czech Republic
Sustainable and circular agro-environmental practices: A review of the management of agricultural waste biomass in Spain and the Czech Republic Open
Sustainable and circular production models, such as the circular economy and circular bioeconomy, have become key mechanisms to leave behind the traditional linear model of food production. Under this approach and considering the waste bio…
View article: The Biogeochemical Legacy of Arctic Subglacial Sediments Exposed by Glacier Retreat
The Biogeochemical Legacy of Arctic Subglacial Sediments Exposed by Glacier Retreat Open
During past periods of advance, Arctic glaciers and ice sheets overrode soil, sediments, and vegetation and buried significant stores of organic matter (OM); these glaciers are now shrinking rapidly due to climate warming. Little is known …
View article: The role of low molecular weight organic acids in the release of phosphorus from sewage sludge-based biochar
The role of low molecular weight organic acids in the release of phosphorus from sewage sludge-based biochar Open
Low molecular weight organic acids (LMWOAs) are common and abundant compounds in the environment, responsible for the release of the nutrients from rhizosphere into the soil solution and, therefore, facilitating the availability of these n…
View article: The Role of Biochar and Soil Properties in Determining the Available Content of Al, Cu, Zn, Mn, and Cd in Soil
The Role of Biochar and Soil Properties in Determining the Available Content of Al, Cu, Zn, Mn, and Cd in Soil Open
The purpose of the study was to understand the mechanisms of biochar-induced changes in the available content of aluminum (Al), cadmium (Cd), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and manganese (Mn) in a wide range of soils. Five soils from different re…
View article: Changes in availability of Ca, K, Mg, P and S in sewage sludge as affected by pyrolysis temperature
Changes in availability of Ca, K, Mg, P and S in sewage sludge as affected by pyrolysis temperature Open
Pyrolysis is a promising technology for sewage sludge (SS) treatment providing several improvements of SS properties for soil application. However, information on the influence of pyrolytic temperature on the availability of nutrients in r…
View article: Co-application of wood ash and Paenibacillus mucilaginosus to soil: the effect on maize nutritional status, root exudation and composition of soil solution
Co-application of wood ash and Paenibacillus mucilaginosus to soil: the effect on maize nutritional status, root exudation and composition of soil solution Open
Improvement in nutrient efficiency of recycled fertiliser products represents a crucial step for sustainable agriculture. In this context, ash from biomass combustion belongs to the materials of interest. Novel strain of potential plant gr…
View article: Fertilization efficiency of wood ash pellets amended by gypsum and superphosphate in the ryegrass growth
Fertilization efficiency of wood ash pellets amended by gypsum and superphosphate in the ryegrass growth Open
Application of biomass ash to soil can save mineral nutrients due to its relatively high contents of Ca, K, and P. The study assessed the effect of powdered ash and pellets made from wood fly ash (WFA), combined moreover with additives ric…
View article: Influence of Rhizon MOM suction cup and Triticum aestivum L. on the concentration of organic and inorganic anions in soil solution
Influence of Rhizon MOM suction cup and Triticum aestivum L. on the concentration of organic and inorganic anions in soil solution Open
Rhizon suction cups are widely used for soil water sampling. However, available literature about the variability and stability of organic and inorganic anions in solution extracted by Rhizon suction cup is very limited. The main purpose of…
View article: Effect of bioeffectors and recycled P-fertiliser products on the growth of spring wheat
Effect of bioeffectors and recycled P-fertiliser products on the growth of spring wheat Open
The recycling of waste products into P fertilisers in agriculture is advisable from the perspective of sustainability. Bioeffectors (BEs), which have the ability to increase the plant uptake of P from recycled fertiliser products, may incr…