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View article: The influence of green roof features on their carbon and nutrient stocks
The influence of green roof features on their carbon and nutrient stocks Open
Extensive green roofs can be implemented to counteract the adverse effects of nature loss in urban areas by providing ecosystem services, such as biodiversity increase, storm water management and temperature regulation. Green roofs also se…
View article: Zinc deficiency induces spatially distinct responses in roots and impacts ZIP12-dependent zinc homeostasis in Arabidopsis
Zinc deficiency induces spatially distinct responses in roots and impacts ZIP12-dependent zinc homeostasis in Arabidopsis Open
How zinc (Zn) deficiency shapes root development remains unclear, with conflicting reports on its effect on primary root growth in Arabidopsis thaliana (Arabidopsis). The impact of Zn shortage on the root apical meristem (RAM) in particula…
View article: Natural variation of nutrient homeostasis among laboratory and field strains of <i>Chlamydomonas reinhardtii</i>
Natural variation of nutrient homeostasis among laboratory and field strains of <i>Chlamydomonas reinhardtii</i> Open
Natural variation among individuals and populations exists in all species, playing key roles in response to environmental stress and adaptation. Micro- and macronutrients have a wide range of functions in photosynthetic organisms, and mine…
View article: Soil microbial biomass and oxy-hydroxides contribute to aggregate stability and size distribution under different land uses in the Central Andes
Soil microbial biomass and oxy-hydroxides contribute to aggregate stability and size distribution under different land uses in the Central Andes Open
Context Agricultural intensification leads to land use changes with potential consequences for soil aggregate stability and size distribution, affecting nutrient and water retention capacity, aeration, sequestration of soil organic carbon,…
View article: Long-Term Effects of Forest Plantation Species on Chemical Soil Properties in Southern Rwanda
Long-Term Effects of Forest Plantation Species on Chemical Soil Properties in Southern Rwanda Open
Understanding the long-term effects of tree species on soil properties is crucial for the development of forest restoration policies in relation to the choice of species that meet both environmental and local livelihood needs. This study w…
View article: Long-term acclimation to cadmium exposure reveals extensive phenotypic plasticity in Chlamydomonas
Long-term acclimation to cadmium exposure reveals extensive phenotypic plasticity in Chlamydomonas Open
Increasing industrial and anthropogenic activities are producing and releasing more and more pollutants in the environment. Among them, toxic metals are one of the major threats for human health and natural ecosystems. Because photosynthet…
View article: Transcriptional regulation of <scp> <i>ZIP</i> </scp> genes is independent of local zinc status in Brachypodium shoots upon zinc deficiency and resupply
Transcriptional regulation of <span> <i>ZIP</i> </span> genes is independent of local zinc status in Brachypodium shoots upon zinc deficiency and resupply Open
The biological processes underlying zinc homeostasis are targets for genetic improvement of crops to counter human malnutrition. Detailed phenotyping, ionomic, RNA‐Seq analyses and flux measurements with 67 Zn isotope revealed whole‐plant …
View article: Soil properties and microbial processes in response to land‐use change in agricultural highlands of the <scp>Central Andes</scp>
Soil properties and microbial processes in response to land‐use change in agricultural highlands of the <span>Central Andes</span> Open
Understanding changes in soil functions in response to land‐use change is important for guiding agricultural practices towards sustainable soil management. We evaluated the differences in soil properties (soil organic matter, water extract…
View article: Parameters influencing green roof carbon and nutrient stocks
Parameters influencing green roof carbon and nutrient stocks Open
<p>Increasing urbanization brings along problems such as elevated CO<sub>2</sub> emissions, eutrophication, air and water pollution, floods, rising temperature and a decrease in biodiversity. Urban green infrastructures, …
View article: Indicators of soil functioning in conventional, conservation and organic agriculture
Indicators of soil functioning in conventional, conservation and organic agriculture Open
<p>Sustainable management of agricultural systems is a major challenge for ensuring food security of the growing world population. Organic farming and reduced tillage are assumed to be sustainable agricultural practices improving soi…
View article: Transcriptional regulation of<i>ZIP</i>genes is independent of local zinc status in Brachypodium shoots upon zinc deficiency and resupply
Transcriptional regulation of<i>ZIP</i>genes is independent of local zinc status in Brachypodium shoots upon zinc deficiency and resupply Open
The biological processes underlying zinc homeostasis are targets for genetic improvement of crops to counter human malnutrition. Detailed phenotyping, ionomic, RNA-Seq analyses and flux measurements with 67 Zn isotope revealed whole plant …
View article: Only Minor Changes in the Soil Microbiome of a Sub-alpine Forest After 20 Years of Moderately Increased Nitrogen Loads
Only Minor Changes in the Soil Microbiome of a Sub-alpine Forest After 20 Years of Moderately Increased Nitrogen Loads Open
Soil appears to play a key role in the response of the forest ecosystems to N deposition. Twenty years of experimental moderate N addition in a sub-alpine forest increased nitrate leaching, but the soil immobilized most of the N input, gra…
View article: The two copies of the zinc and cadmium<scp>ZIP6</scp>transporter of<i>Arabidopsis halleri</i>have distinct effects on cadmium tolerance
The two copies of the zinc and cadmium<span>ZIP6</span>transporter of<i>Arabidopsis halleri</i>have distinct effects on cadmium tolerance Open
Plants have the ability to colonize highly diverse environments. The zinc and cadmium hyperaccumulator Arabidopsis halleri has adapted to establish populations on soils covering an extreme range of metal availabilities. The A. halleri ZIP6…
View article: Intertwined metal homeostasis, oxidative and biotic stress responses in the Arabidopsis <i>frd3</i> mutant
Intertwined metal homeostasis, oxidative and biotic stress responses in the Arabidopsis <i>frd3</i> mutant Open
Summary FRD3 (FERRIC REDUCTASE DEFECTIVE 3) plays a major role in iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) homeostasis in Arabidopsis. It transports citrate, which enables metal distribution in the plant. An frd3 mutant is dwarf and chlorotic and displays …
View article: Tree diversity is key for promoting the diversity and abundance of forest‐associated taxa in Europe
Tree diversity is key for promoting the diversity and abundance of forest‐associated taxa in Europe Open
Plant diversity is an important driver of diversity at other trophic levels, suggesting that cascading extinctions could reduce overall biodiversity. Most evidence for positive effects of plant diversity comes from grasslands. Despite the …
View article: Effects of forest restoration tree species on soil properties in Southern Rwanda
Effects of forest restoration tree species on soil properties in Southern Rwanda Open
Effects of forest restoration tree species on soil properties in Southern Rwanda 1,2 Peter Rwibasira*, 2Francois Xavier Naramabuye, 2Donat Nsabimana, and 1Monique Carnol 1University of Liège, Belgium – Plant and Microbial Ecology; 2Univers…
View article: <scp>CARBIOSOL</scp>: Biological indicators of soil quality and organic carbon in grasslands and croplands in Wallonia, Belgium
<span>CARBIOSOL</span>: Biological indicators of soil quality and organic carbon in grasslands and croplands in Wallonia, Belgium Open
The protection of agricultural soil quality is critical to environmental sustainability and requires relevant indicators. Total soil organic carbon ( SOC ) is of importance for soil quality but its slow dynamic and inherent variability do …
View article: Resolution of the proteome, transcript and ionome dynamics upon Zn re-supply in Zn-deficient Arabidopsis
Resolution of the proteome, transcript and ionome dynamics upon Zn re-supply in Zn-deficient Arabidopsis Open
Summary Regulation of plant Zn acquisition is poorly understood, while Zn deficiency affects over 2 billion people worldwide. We therefore dissected the dynamic response to changes in Zn supply in Arabidopsis. Hydroponically-grown Zn starv…
View article: Belowground Biodiversity Relates Positively to Ecosystem Services of European Forests
Belowground Biodiversity Relates Positively to Ecosystem Services of European Forests Open
Biodiversity of ecosystems is an important driver for the supply of ecosystem services to people. Soils often have a larger biodiversity per unit surface area than what can be observed aboveground. Here, we present what is to our knowledge…
View article: Développement d'indicateurs de la qualité biologique et du carbone organique du sol pour l'évaluation de l'état des sols en Wallonie: valorisation des acquis et transfert vers les utilisateurs
Développement d'indicateurs de la qualité biologique et du carbone organique du sol pour l'évaluation de l'état des sols en Wallonie: valorisation des acquis et transfert vers les utilisateurs Open
Awareness on the magnitude of the effects of human activities on soils, a non-renewable resource at the human timescale, has led policy makers to develop tools for monitoring soil quality. It is in this context that the CARBIOSOL research …
View article: Biotic predictors complement models of bat and bird responses to climate and tree diversity in European forests
Biotic predictors complement models of bat and bird responses to climate and tree diversity in European forests Open
Bats and birds are key providers of ecosystem services in forests. How climate and habitat jointly shape their communities is well studied, but whether biotic predictors from other trophic levels may improve bird and bat diversity models i…
View article: Supplementary material from "Biotic predictors complement models of bat and bird responses to climate and tree diversity in European forests"
Supplementary material from "Biotic predictors complement models of bat and bird responses to climate and tree diversity in European forests" Open
Bats and birds are key providers of ecosystem services in forests. How climate and habitat jointly shape their communities is well studied, but whether biotic predictors from other trophic levels may improve bird and bat diversity models i…
View article: Biotic predictors complement models of bat and bird responses to climate and tree diversity in European forests
Biotic predictors complement models of bat and bird responses to climate and tree diversity in European forests Open
(Uploaded by Plazi for the Bat Literature Project) Bats and birds are key providers of ecosystem services in forests. How climate and habitat jointly shape their communities is well studied, but whether biotic predictors from other trophic…
View article: Identifying the tree species compositions that maximize ecosystem functioning in European forests
Identifying the tree species compositions that maximize ecosystem functioning in European forests Open
Forest ecosystem functioning generally benefits from higher tree species richness, but variation within richness levels is typically large. This is mostly due to the contrasting performances of communities with different compositions. Evid…
View article: Miscanthus Biochar had Limited Effects on Soil Physical Properties, Microbial Biomass, and Grain Yield in a Four-Year Field Experiment in Norway
Miscanthus Biochar had Limited Effects on Soil Physical Properties, Microbial Biomass, and Grain Yield in a Four-Year Field Experiment in Norway Open
The application of biochar to soils is a promising technique for increasing soil organic C and offsetting GHG emissions. However, large-scale adoption by farmers will likely require the proof of its utility to improve plant growth and soil…
View article: Homology modeling and<i>in vivo</i>functional characterization of the zinc permeation pathway in a heavy metal P-type ATPase
Homology modeling and<i>in vivo</i>functional characterization of the zinc permeation pathway in a heavy metal P-type ATPase Open
The P1B ATPase heavy metal ATPase 4 (HMA4) is responsible for zinc and cadmium translocation from roots to shoots in Arabidopsis thaliana. It couples ATP hydrolysis to cytosolic domain movements, enabling metal transport across the membran…