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View article: Changes in near-saturated infiltration and soil hydraulic characteristics due to wastewater irrigation in green space
Changes in near-saturated infiltration and soil hydraulic characteristics due to wastewater irrigation in green space Open
Using wastewater for irrigation introduces various ions and compounds into the soil which may have variable impacts on soil infiltrability and hydraulic characteristics. This study investigates the effects of irrigating with wastewater on …
View article: Long-term corrosion behavior of reinforced recycled aggregate concrete under acid rain condition
Long-term corrosion behavior of reinforced recycled aggregate concrete under acid rain condition Open
The corrosion resistance of reinforced concrete (RC) is critical for long-term durability, particularly in recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) exposed to sulfate attacks. To enhance knowledge about anti-corrosion measures in concrete structu…
View article: Exploring genotypic variation and gene expression associated to cadmium accumulation in bread wheat
Exploring genotypic variation and gene expression associated to cadmium accumulation in bread wheat Open
View article: Fabrication of a novel magnetic carbon nanotube coated with polydopamine modified with EDTA for removing Cd2+ and Pb2+ ions from an aqueous solution
Fabrication of a novel magnetic carbon nanotube coated with polydopamine modified with EDTA for removing Cd2+ and Pb2+ ions from an aqueous solution Open
This work demonstrates the preparation of a new, effective, and reusable magnetic adsorbent by functionalizing dopamine with ethylenediaminetetraacetic dianhydride and polymerizing it on the surface of magnetic carbon nanotubes (EDTA@PD-CN…
View article: Zinc foliar application may alleviate drought stress in wheat species through physiological changes
Zinc foliar application may alleviate drought stress in wheat species through physiological changes Open
Drought is the greatest threat to food security in the climate change scenario, which affects crop plants' growth and development by disturbing the plant's physiological and biochemical processes. Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient in…
View article: Effects of applied nitrogen fertilizers and irrigation strategies on environmental protection and yield indices of winter wheat and barley in a Mediterranean climate region of Iran
Effects of applied nitrogen fertilizers and irrigation strategies on environmental protection and yield indices of winter wheat and barley in a Mediterranean climate region of Iran Open
Because of the excessive use of nitrogen fertilizers, most of the groundwater resources are contaminated in the upstream of the Zayandehrud basin. This study set out to investigate the effect of different levels of water and nitrogen on yi…
View article: Digital mapping of soil phosphorous sorption parameters (PSPs) using environmental variables and machine learning algorithms
Digital mapping of soil phosphorous sorption parameters (PSPs) using environmental variables and machine learning algorithms Open
In this study some soil phosphorous sorption parameters (PSPs) by using different machine learning models (Cubist (Cu), random forest (RF), support vector machines (SVM) and Gaussian process regression (GPR)) were predicted. The results sh…
View article: Changes in Hydraulic Properties of Near-Saturated Soil Due to Wastewater Irrigation in a Green Space
Changes in Hydraulic Properties of Near-Saturated Soil Due to Wastewater Irrigation in a Green Space Open
View article: Effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles on carbon mineralization kinetics and microbial attributes in plant residue-amended soils
Effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles on carbon mineralization kinetics and microbial attributes in plant residue-amended soils Open
The widespread use of ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) will inevitably enhance their discharge into soils, leading to serious concerns about their effects on soil microbial functions essential for sustaining environmental health. This study was…
View article: Combined foliar application of Zn and Fe increases grain micronutrient concentrations and alleviates water stress across diverse wheat species and ploidal levels
Combined foliar application of Zn and Fe increases grain micronutrient concentrations and alleviates water stress across diverse wheat species and ploidal levels Open
View article: Comparison of Different Machine Learning Methods for Predicting Cation Exchange Capacity Using Environmental and Remote Sensing Data
Comparison of Different Machine Learning Methods for Predicting Cation Exchange Capacity Using Environmental and Remote Sensing Data Open
This study was conducted to examine the capability of topographic features and remote sensing data in combination with other auxiliary environmental variables (geology and geomorphology) to predict CEC by using different machine learning m…
View article: Effect of Acidic Biochars on Some Chemical Properties and Nutrient Availabilities of Calcareous Soils
Effect of Acidic Biochars on Some Chemical Properties and Nutrient Availabilities of Calcareous Soils Open
Low organic matter content and alkaline pH of calcareous soils in arid and semi-arid regions are the main reasons for the low nutrient availabilities for plants in these soils. One way to improve the chemical properties and fertility of ca…
View article: Comparative ability of EDTA, GLDA, and MGDA to desorb Pb from contaminated montmorillonite: Aging effects
Comparative ability of EDTA, GLDA, and MGDA to desorb Pb from contaminated montmorillonite: Aging effects Open
Study of Pb desorption processes from clay minerals by chelating ligands is crucial to better understand the fate and transport of Pb in soil and sediment environments. In this study, Pb desorption from a Pb-loaded montmorillonite (MMT) wa…
View article: Nitrate and Potassium Release Patterns from Different Zeolite/Biopolymer Matrices as Model Slow-Release Fertilizer Systems
Nitrate and Potassium Release Patterns from Different Zeolite/Biopolymer Matrices as Model Slow-Release Fertilizer Systems Open
Nitrate and Potassium Release Patterns from Different Zeolite/Biopolymer Matrices as Model Slow-Release Fertilizer Systems
View article: Response of Emmer and Durum Wheats to Different Levels of Nitrogen Fertilizer
Response of Emmer and Durum Wheats to Different Levels of Nitrogen Fertilizer Open
Emmer tetraploid hulled wheats are considered as the ancestor of modern wheat and have considerable potential for durum wheat improvement, especially in terms of grain protein content. To investigate the response of emmer and durum wheats …
View article: Response of Emmer and Durum Wheats to Different Levels of Nitrogen Fertilizer
Response of Emmer and Durum Wheats to Different Levels of Nitrogen Fertilizer Open
View article: Performance of new biodegradable chelants in enhancing phytoextraction of heavy metals from a contaminated calcareous soil
Performance of new biodegradable chelants in enhancing phytoextraction of heavy metals from a contaminated calcareous soil Open
View article: Removal of Lead from Aqueous Solutions by Polyacrylic Acid-Bentonite Composite: Batch and Column Studies
Removal of Lead from Aqueous Solutions by Polyacrylic Acid-Bentonite Composite: Batch and Column Studies Open
Shortage of water resources and deterioration of water quality have urged the need to develop new technologies for the removal of contaminants from water. Heavy metals produced by municipal and industrial activities are among the most toxi…
View article: Removal of Lead from Aqueous Solutions by Polyacrylic Acid-Bentonite Composite: Batch and Column Studies
Removal of Lead from Aqueous Solutions by Polyacrylic Acid-Bentonite Composite: Batch and Column Studies Open
Removal of Lead from Aqueous Solutions by Polyacrylic Acid-Bentonite Composite: Batch and Column Studies
View article: Using magnetic susceptibility for predicting hydrocarbon pollution levels in a petroleum refinery compound in Isfahan Province, Iran
Using magnetic susceptibility for predicting hydrocarbon pollution levels in a petroleum refinery compound in Isfahan Province, Iran Open
View article: Impact of Wastewater Irrigation on Soil Mechanical Properties in the Green Space of Mobarakeh Steel Complex
Impact of Wastewater Irrigation on Soil Mechanical Properties in the Green Space of Mobarakeh Steel Complex Open
Impact of Wastewater Irrigation on Soil Mechanical Properties in the Green Space of Mobarakeh Steel Complex
View article: Isothermal and thermodynamic Studies of Lead Sorption on Alginate Hydrogel Strengthened by Sepiolite Clay
Isothermal and thermodynamic Studies of Lead Sorption on Alginate Hydrogel Strengthened by Sepiolite Clay Open
Isothermal and thermodynamic Studies of Lead Sorption on Alginate Hydrogel Strengthened by Sepiolite Clay
View article: Isothermal and thermodynamic Studies of Lead Sorption on Alginate Hydrogel Strengthened by Sepiolite Clay
Isothermal and thermodynamic Studies of Lead Sorption on Alginate Hydrogel Strengthened by Sepiolite Clay Open
Alginate biopolymer, due to possessing a high capacity and affinity for heavy metals, is a suitable material for the removal of metals from polluted waters; however, the weak structural consistency of alginate hydogels limits the practical…
View article: Uptake and effects of lead and zinc on alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) seed germination and seedling growth: Role of plant growth promoting bacteria
Uptake and effects of lead and zinc on alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) seed germination and seedling growth: Role of plant growth promoting bacteria Open
The present study was conducted to screen bacterial strains most effective in increasing alfalfa growth and metal accumulation in the presence of toxic levels of lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn). Results show that, compared to root and shoot growth…
View article: Bentonite addition to a PCB-contaminated sandy soil improved the growth and phytoremediation efficiency of <i>Zea mays</i> L. and <i>Alternanthera sessilis</i> L.
Bentonite addition to a PCB-contaminated sandy soil improved the growth and phytoremediation efficiency of <i>Zea mays</i> L. and <i>Alternanthera sessilis</i> L. Open
In this study, the removal of 17 selected PCBi congeners was assessed in a transformer oil-contaminated soil amended with bentonite clay powder applied at the three levels of 0, 2, and 4% and cultivated by Zea mays L. or …
View article: Isolation and Characterization of Pb-Solubilizing Bacteria and Their Effects on Pb Uptake by Brassica juncea: Implications for Microbe-Assisted Phytoremediation
Isolation and Characterization of Pb-Solubilizing Bacteria and Their Effects on Pb Uptake by Brassica juncea: Implications for Microbe-Assisted Phytoremediation Open
The aim of this study was to isolate and characterize lead (Pb)-solubilizing bacteria from heavy metal-contaminated mine soils and to evaluate their inoculation effects on the growth and Pb absorption of Brassica juncea. The isolate…
View article: The Effect of Zeolite and Bentonite on the Bioavailability of Zinc, Cadmium and Lead in a Contaminated Soil under Sunflower Cultivation
The Effect of Zeolite and Bentonite on the Bioavailability of Zinc, Cadmium and Lead in a Contaminated Soil under Sunflower Cultivation Open
The Effect of Zeolite and Bentonite on the Bioavailability of Zinc, Cadmium and Lead in a Contaminated Soil under Sunflower Cultivation
View article: Interaction of potassium and boron on yield and uptake of micronutrients in radish (Raphanus sativus L.) under salinity stress
Interaction of potassium and boron on yield and uptake of micronutrients in radish (Raphanus sativus L.) under salinity stress Open
View article: Assessing Some Chemical and Biological Quality Attributes of Soils Irrigated with Groundwater and Treated Industrial Wastewater in Greenspace of Mobarake Steel Complex
Assessing Some Chemical and Biological Quality Attributes of Soils Irrigated with Groundwater and Treated Industrial Wastewater in Greenspace of Mobarake Steel Complex Open
Assessing Some Chemical and Biological Quality Attributes of Soils Irrigated with Groundwater and Treated Industrial Wastewater in Greenspace of Mobarake Steel Complex
View article: Influence of Raw and Modified Bentonite and Zeolite on The Mobility of Arsenic and Phosphate in A Soil Contaminated With Arsenic
Influence of Raw and Modified Bentonite and Zeolite on The Mobility of Arsenic and Phosphate in A Soil Contaminated With Arsenic Open
Influence of Raw and Modified Bentonite and Zeolite on The Mobility of Arsenic and Phosphate in A Soil Contaminated With Arsenic