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View article: Biomarker Responses and Trophic Dynamics of Metal(loid)s in Prussian Carp and Great Cormorant: Mercury Biomagnifies; Arsenic and Selenium Biodilute
Biomarker Responses and Trophic Dynamics of Metal(loid)s in Prussian Carp and Great Cormorant: Mercury Biomagnifies; Arsenic and Selenium Biodilute Open
Trace metals and metalloids pose persistent threats to freshwater ecosystems, yet their trophic transfer and sublethal effects across food webs remain poorly understood. We investigated bioaccumulation patterns and biomarker responses in a…
View article: Bayesian Structure Learning Reveals Disconnected Correlation Patterns Between Morphometric Traits and Blood Biomarkers in White Stork Nestlings
Bayesian Structure Learning Reveals Disconnected Correlation Patterns Between Morphometric Traits and Blood Biomarkers in White Stork Nestlings Open
Environmental stressors, particularly agricultural pesticides, can influence both growth and physiology in developing birds, yet the relationship between morphometric condition indices and biochemical biomarkers remains poorly understood. …
View article: Chronic effects of commercial pesticide preparations on biomarkers and reproductive success in earthworm Eisenia andrei
Chronic effects of commercial pesticide preparations on biomarkers and reproductive success in earthworm Eisenia andrei Open
Chemical pollution resulting from pesticide usage has been a continuous issue since the 1960s, despite comprehensive European Union legislation designed to safeguard human health and the environment from the adverse effects of pesticides. …
View article: White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) Nestlings Affected by Agricultural Practices? Assessment of Integrated Biomarker Responses
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) Nestlings Affected by Agricultural Practices? Assessment of Integrated Biomarker Responses Open
The present study assessed the effect of agricultural practices on biomarker response in white stork (Ciconia ciconia) nestlings from continental Croatia. During the breeding season of 2022, blood was sampled (n = 54) from the landfill Jak…
View article: Heavy metal(loid) effect on multi-biomarker responses in apex predator: Novel assays in the monitoring of white stork nestlings
Heavy metal(loid) effect on multi-biomarker responses in apex predator: Novel assays in the monitoring of white stork nestlings Open
The goal of the present study was to investigate differences in biomarker responses related to metal(loid)s in white stork (Ciconia ciconia) nestling's blood from continental Croatia. To achieve this, a battery of biomarkers that can be af…
View article: Subcellular Responses and Avoidance Behavior in Earthworm Eisenia andrei Exposed to Pesticides in the Artificial Soil
Subcellular Responses and Avoidance Behavior in Earthworm Eisenia andrei Exposed to Pesticides in the Artificial Soil Open
Earthworms are key organisms of the soil ecosystem and bioindicators for soil quality. While pesticides are used for the improvement of crop yields, they also present a burden for soil organisms. To understand the complex effects of pestic…
View article: How the Composition of Substrates for Seedling Production Affects Earthworm Behavior
How the Composition of Substrates for Seedling Production Affects Earthworm Behavior Open
The constant increase in the intensity of agricultural production simultaneously increases the risk of negative effects of long-term agricultural practices. By-products of agricultural, forestry, and food production, as well as other types…
View article: Antifungal Activity of Earthworm Coelomic Fluid Obtained from Eisenia andrei, Dendrobaena veneta and Allolobophora chlorotica on Six Species of Phytopathogenic Fungi
Antifungal Activity of Earthworm Coelomic Fluid Obtained from Eisenia andrei, Dendrobaena veneta and Allolobophora chlorotica on Six Species of Phytopathogenic Fungi Open
The functioning of soil ecosystems greatly depends on the interactions occurring between soil biota communities. It is well known that earthworms are an important soil component that substantially affects its function, including their mean…
View article: Vermicomposting—Facts, Benefits and Knowledge Gaps
Vermicomposting—Facts, Benefits and Knowledge Gaps Open
Industrialization and urbanization have led to an increased accumulation of waste materials that are transformed into a nutrient-rich and high-quality product called vermicompost by the vermicomposting process. Vermicomposting is an ecofri…