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View article: Biochar Application Methods Matter: Biochemical and Enological Responses of an Italian Field-Grown Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) Using Solid and Liquid Formulations
Biochar Application Methods Matter: Biochemical and Enological Responses of an Italian Field-Grown Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) Using Solid and Liquid Formulations Open
Viticulture is increasingly seeking sustainable practices that enhance grape quality while reducing reliance on synthetic inputs. Among bio-based strategies, biochar has attracted growing interest for its potential to improve soil fertilit…
View article: Unveiling Wound Healing Properties of Biostimulated Walnut Kernel Extracts via Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition: Switching a Nutritional Matrix into a Therapeutic Remedy
Unveiling Wound Healing Properties of Biostimulated Walnut Kernel Extracts via Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition: Switching a Nutritional Matrix into a Therapeutic Remedy Open
Walnuts (Juglans regia L.) are recognized for their rich nutritional profile and health-promoting properties. This study investigates the impact of biostimulation, via wood distillate application, on the chemical composition and therapeuti…
View article: Regional sources drive atmospheric microplastic deposition at rural background sites
Regional sources drive atmospheric microplastic deposition at rural background sites Open
View article: Mitigation of Cadmium and Copper Stress in Lettuce: The Role of Biochar on Metal Uptake, Oxidative Stress, and Yield
Mitigation of Cadmium and Copper Stress in Lettuce: The Role of Biochar on Metal Uptake, Oxidative Stress, and Yield Open
Biochar has emerged as a promising soil amendment for mitigating heavy metal contamination in agricultural systems. This study investigates the effects of biochar on cadmium (Cd) and copper (Cu) uptake, plant growth, oxidative stress, and …
View article: Greenspaces can reduce the level of airborne microplastic contamination in urban environments: Evidence from a lichen biomonitoring study
Greenspaces can reduce the level of airborne microplastic contamination in urban environments: Evidence from a lichen biomonitoring study Open
Microplastics (MPs) have been found across a variety of environments, nonetheless few studies have evaluated atmospheric MPs. In this study, airborne MP contamination was investigated using transplants of the fruticose lichen Evernia pruna…
View article: Soil Drenching with Wood Distillate Modifies the Nutritional Properties of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Seeds by Increasing the Protein Content and Inducing Targeted Changes in the Proteomic Profile
Soil Drenching with Wood Distillate Modifies the Nutritional Properties of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Seeds by Increasing the Protein Content and Inducing Targeted Changes in the Proteomic Profile Open
The production of food with a naturally enriched protein content is a strategic response to the growing global demand for sustainable protein sources. Wood distillate (WD), a by-product of the pyrolysis of woody biomass, has previously bee…
View article: Biagio Bartalini’s Herbarium: an insight into the flora of Siena and its surroundings (Italy) during the eighteenth century
Biagio Bartalini’s Herbarium: an insight into the flora of Siena and its surroundings (Italy) during the eighteenth century Open
View article: Bone char outperforms biochar in phosphorus-deficient soils: Comparative analysis of soil fertility enhancement and greenhouse gas mitigation
Bone char outperforms biochar in phosphorus-deficient soils: Comparative analysis of soil fertility enhancement and greenhouse gas mitigation Open
Phosphorus (P) deficiency limits crop yields globally, creating a need for sustainable alternatives to synthetic P fertilizers. This study evaluates the effects of biochar and bone char on maize growth, soil fertility, P availability, and …
View article: Magnetic and chemical biomonitoring with lichens and vascular plants for the preservation of cultural heritage: A case study at two museums in a megacity (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Magnetic and chemical biomonitoring with lichens and vascular plants for the preservation of cultural heritage: A case study at two museums in a megacity (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Open
View article: Effects of Monoterpene-Based Biostimulants on Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Plants: Functional and Molecular Insights
Effects of Monoterpene-Based Biostimulants on Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Plants: Functional and Molecular Insights Open
This study evaluated the physiological and biochemical responses of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) to foliar application of cineole, carvacrol, and thymol at concentrations of 500 and 1000 ppm. Carvacrol at 1000 ppm significantly enhanced f…
View article: Sweet Chestnut Wood Distillate’s Role in Reducing Helicoverpa armigera Damage and Enhancing Chickpea Performance: Evidence from Field Trial
Sweet Chestnut Wood Distillate’s Role in Reducing Helicoverpa armigera Damage and Enhancing Chickpea Performance: Evidence from Field Trial Open
The moth Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), better known as the pod borer, poses significant threats to chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) production. Therefore, effective and sustainable crop management strategies are required to m…
View article: Wood Distillate as a Solution for Growing Crops Under Water Deficiency
Wood Distillate as a Solution for Growing Crops Under Water Deficiency Open
This study investigated if the foliar application of wood distillate (WD, a by-product of biomass pyrolysis, containing bioactive compounds, including organic acids and phenols) influences some key parameters (fresh weight, photosynthetic …
View article: Is Moss Still a Reliable Biomonitor of Nitrogen and Sulfur Deposition After Decades of Emissions Reductions?
Is Moss Still a Reliable Biomonitor of Nitrogen and Sulfur Deposition After Decades of Emissions Reductions? Open
Mosses are widely used as biomonitors of atmospheric nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) deposition due to their broad distribution, ease of sampling, and capacity to trap and accumulate atmospheric particles. However, since 2000, S emissions have…
View article: Biomonitoring of Potentially Toxic Elements in the Urban Atmosphere of Tehran Metropolis Using the Lichen Anaptychia setifera (Mereschk.) Räsänen
Biomonitoring of Potentially Toxic Elements in the Urban Atmosphere of Tehran Metropolis Using the Lichen Anaptychia setifera (Mereschk.) Räsänen Open
This study investigated the bioaccumulation of PTEs in the 22 districts of the Tehran metropolis using the lichen Anaptychia setifera collected from Kalpoosh unpolluted area in Semnan province and exposed for 4 months in the study area usi…
View article: Health and Ecological Risk From Potentially Toxic Elements in Soils and Extra Virgin Olive Oils From Valdichiana Senese, Tuscany (Italy)
Health and Ecological Risk From Potentially Toxic Elements in Soils and Extra Virgin Olive Oils From Valdichiana Senese, Tuscany (Italy) Open
Background Extra virgin olive oils (EVOOs) are widely consumed but rarely analysed for potentially toxic elements (PTEs), whose concentrations in EVOOs can be significantly influenced by contamination in olive grove soils. As food consumpt…
View article: Impact of Honey Soil Supplementation on Growth and Antioxidant Activity in Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) Plants
Impact of Honey Soil Supplementation on Growth and Antioxidant Activity in Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) Plants Open
This study explores the potential of honey as a natural soil amendment to enhance plant growth and biochemical resilience in Ocimum basilicum L. Honey solutions at varying concentrations (2.5%, 5%, and 10%) were applied to evaluate their e…
View article: Comparison of Lichen and Moss Transplants for Monitoring the Deposition of Airborne Microfibers
Comparison of Lichen and Moss Transplants for Monitoring the Deposition of Airborne Microfibers Open
Interest in using lichens and mosses to monitor airborne microplastics is growing, but few studies have thoroughly compared their effectiveness as biomonitors. Here, we directly compare the ability of lichen and moss transplants collected …
View article: Effects of boron addition on lettuce plants grown in the soil and hydroponically
Effects of boron addition on lettuce plants grown in the soil and hydroponically Open
Boron (B) is a crucial micronutrient needed for plant growth. This study investigated the effect of B addition (0.5 mg kg–1-low, and 5 mg kg–1-high) on lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) plants grown in the soil and hydroponically. The results sh…
View article: Lichens and air quality: a new citizen science approach
Lichens and air quality: a new citizen science approach Open
Citizen science has been widely adopted in monitoring air quality by indexes of lichen diversity. Since the identification of lichens is challenging, volunteers are often involved in adopting simplified sampling protocols, which require id…
View article: Lichen Transplants for Magnetic and Chemical Biomonitoring of Airborne Particulate Matter: A Spatial and Temporal Study in Lisbon, Portugal
Lichen Transplants for Magnetic and Chemical Biomonitoring of Airborne Particulate Matter: A Spatial and Temporal Study in Lisbon, Portugal Open
Monitoring atmospheric pollution in urban areas is challenging because pollutant deposition occurs at short distances, requiring a large amount of sampling and analysis to characterize it. Ecological indicators can help overcome this probl…
View article: Low Concentrations of Biochar Improve Germination and Seedling Development in the Threatened Arable Weed Centaurea cyanus
Low Concentrations of Biochar Improve Germination and Seedling Development in the Threatened Arable Weed Centaurea cyanus Open
In the context of sustainable agriculture, the search for soil improvers that boost crop growth without harming biodiversity is gaining much attention. Biochar, the solid residue resulting from the pyrolysis of organic material, has recent…
View article: Unlocking the potential of biostimulants in sustainable agriculture: Effect of wood distillate on the nutritional profiling of apples
Unlocking the potential of biostimulants in sustainable agriculture: Effect of wood distillate on the nutritional profiling of apples Open
View article: Promising Support Coming from Nature: Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Castanea sativa Wood Distillate on Skin Cells
Promising Support Coming from Nature: Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Castanea sativa Wood Distillate on Skin Cells Open
Tissue homeostasis, function recovery, and protection mechanisms are boosted by the balanced and timely control of inflammation and oxidative stress. Nowadays, many natural products and bio-derivates exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammato…
View article: Evaluating Seawater and Wood Distillate for Sustainable Hydroponic Cultivation: Implications for Crop Growth and Nutritional Quality
Evaluating Seawater and Wood Distillate for Sustainable Hydroponic Cultivation: Implications for Crop Growth and Nutritional Quality Open
The adoption of innovative cultivation methods, such as hydroponics and aeroponics, is gaining attention due to the unprecedented demand for food that an increasing population is posing on agricultural systems, exacerbating the pressure on…
View article: Biochar-mediated bioremediation: a sustainable strategy to increase Avena sativa L. tolerance to crude oil soil contamination
Biochar-mediated bioremediation: a sustainable strategy to increase Avena sativa L. tolerance to crude oil soil contamination Open
View article: Integration of ecological indicators to assess a multitemporal impact of cement industries
Integration of ecological indicators to assess a multitemporal impact of cement industries Open
View article: Multispectral, Thermographic and Spectroradiometric Analyses Unravel Bio-Stimulatory Effects of Wood Distillate in Field-Grown Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
Multispectral, Thermographic and Spectroradiometric Analyses Unravel Bio-Stimulatory Effects of Wood Distillate in Field-Grown Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Open
Wood distillate (WD) has recently emerged as a promising bio-stimulant for sustainable legume crop production, owing to its ability to enhance seed yield and quality. However, no studies exist on the effects of WD on chickpea plants at pre…
View article: Suitability of XRF for Routine Analysis of Multi-Elemental Composition: A Multi-Standard Verification
Suitability of XRF for Routine Analysis of Multi-Elemental Composition: A Multi-Standard Verification Open
This study investigated the suitability of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis for routine multi-elemental composition analysis, checking its analytical capabilities by measuring a wide array of certified reference materials of soil and plan…
View article: Nature-based solutions for monitoring the impact of vehicular particulate matter and for the preventive conservation of the Palatine Hill archaeological site in Rome, Italy
Nature-based solutions for monitoring the impact of vehicular particulate matter and for the preventive conservation of the Palatine Hill archaeological site in Rome, Italy Open
Magnetic and chemical biomonitoring methodologies were applied to the southern slopes of the Palatine Hill archaeological area in Rome, Italy. Plant leaves and lichen transplants were respectively sampled and exposed between July 2022 and …
View article: New Frontiers in the Cultivation of Edible Fungi: The Application of Biostimulants Enhances the Nutritional Characteristics of Pleurotus eryngii (DC.) Quél
New Frontiers in the Cultivation of Edible Fungi: The Application of Biostimulants Enhances the Nutritional Characteristics of Pleurotus eryngii (DC.) Quél Open
Fungi, particularly Pleurotus eryngii, emerges as a promising solution for sustainable non-animal protein production, requiring less land and growing on waste materials. In connection with population growth, sustainable solutions must be f…