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View article: Biodegradable microplastics impact on soil: how poly-3-hydroxybutyrate alters microbial diversity and nitrogen mineralization processes
Biodegradable microplastics impact on soil: how poly-3-hydroxybutyrate alters microbial diversity and nitrogen mineralization processes Open
Background Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (P3HB) is a biodegradable plastic that may affect soil quality and plant growth. To explain the observed deterioration of plant growth, this study investigated the effects of P3HB microplastics on the soil…
View article: Unveiling the Spatial Architecture of Biodegradable Polyester Plastisphere in Soil and its Implications for Organic Matter Composition
Unveiling the Spatial Architecture of Biodegradable Polyester Plastisphere in Soil and its Implications for Organic Matter Composition Open
View article: SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT SILVICULTURE BASICS
SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT SILVICULTURE BASICS Open
View article: Basics of Forest Ecology and Management
Basics of Forest Ecology and Management Open
Mongolian forests experience a unique transition between two biome extremes, the Gobi Desert and Siberian taiga.Moving from the south to the north, the journey is a spectacular mosaic of desert, semidesert, steppe landscapes and hemi-borea…
View article: The impacts of mining on soil pollution with metal(loid)s in resource-rich Mongolia
The impacts of mining on soil pollution with metal(loid)s in resource-rich Mongolia Open
As Mongolia is considered one of the most resource extraction-dependent countries globally, significant mining-related environmental and human health risks are expected. The aim of this study was to (I) assess the impacts of mining on soil…
View article: Effect of biodegradable poly-3-hydroxybutyrate amendment on the soil biochemical properties and fertility under varying sand loads
Effect of biodegradable poly-3-hydroxybutyrate amendment on the soil biochemical properties and fertility under varying sand loads Open
View article: Correction to “Influence of Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate Micro-Bioplastics and Polyethylene Terephthalate Microplastics on the Soil Organic Matter Structure and Soil Water Properties”
Correction to “Influence of Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate Micro-Bioplastics and Polyethylene Terephthalate Microplastics on the Soil Organic Matter Structure and Soil Water Properties” Open
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVAddition/CorrectionNEXTORIGINAL ARTICLEThis notice is a correctionCorrection to "Influence of Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate Micro-Bioplastics and Polyethylene Terephthalate Microplastics on the Soil Organic Matter…
View article: Effect of biodegradable poly-3-hydroxybutyrate amendment on the soil biochemical properties and fertility under varying sand loads
Effect of biodegradable poly-3-hydroxybutyrate amendment on the soil biochemical properties and fertility under varying sand loads Open
Background: Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (P3HB) is a bacterial intracellular carbon and energy storage polymer, used as a thermoplastic polyester in a wide array of industrial and agricultural purposes. However, it has been relatively unexplored…
View article: Influence of beech and spruce on potentially toxic elements-related health risk of edible mushrooms growing on unpolluted forest soils
Influence of beech and spruce on potentially toxic elements-related health risk of edible mushrooms growing on unpolluted forest soils Open
View article: Correction to: Assessing the potential of biochar aged by humic substances to enhance plant growth and soil biological activity
Correction to: Assessing the potential of biochar aged by humic substances to enhance plant growth and soil biological activity Open
View article: Assessing the potential of biochar aged by humic substances to enhance plant growth and soil biological activity
Assessing the potential of biochar aged by humic substances to enhance plant growth and soil biological activity Open
Background Soil carbon-rich organic amendments (biochar, humic substances) may improve the quality and fertility of arable soil. Their co-application can additively enhance the beneficial effect on soil. Hypothetically, the pre-treatment o…
View article: Assessment of Soil Contamination with Potentially Toxic Elements and Soil Ecotoxicity of Botanical Garden in Brno, Czech Republic: Are Urban Botanical Gardens More Polluted Than Urban Parks?
Assessment of Soil Contamination with Potentially Toxic Elements and Soil Ecotoxicity of Botanical Garden in Brno, Czech Republic: Are Urban Botanical Gardens More Polluted Than Urban Parks? Open
Though botanical gardens are an important and widely visited component of urban green spaces (UGS) worldwide, their pollution is rarely studied. The aim of this study was to assess botanical garden soil contamination and ecotoxicity and to…
View article: Vertical Distribution of Mercury in Forest Soils and Its Transfer to Edible Mushrooms in Relation to Tree Species
Vertical Distribution of Mercury in Forest Soils and Its Transfer to Edible Mushrooms in Relation to Tree Species Open
Soil pollution by mercury (Hg) is a global problem that poses risks to natural ecosystems and to human health. Forests represent an important recipient of Hg deposition, however, so far, very little is known about the tree species identity…
View article: The Influence of Forest Management and Changed Hydrology on Soil Biochemical Properties in a Central-European Floodplain Forest
The Influence of Forest Management and Changed Hydrology on Soil Biochemical Properties in a Central-European Floodplain Forest Open
Anthropogenic modifications to water regimes are one of the main factors threatening the stability and existence of floodplain forests. This study presents an analysis of topsoil biogeochemistry within three floodplain forest stands with d…
View article: Distribuce těžkých kovů ve vybraných parcích města Brna
Distribuce těžkých kovů ve vybraných parcích města Brna Open
View article: Humic Acid Mitigates the Negative Effects of High Rates of Biochar Application on Microbial Activity
Humic Acid Mitigates the Negative Effects of High Rates of Biochar Application on Microbial Activity Open
Objective: Biochar and a commercial humic acid-rich product, Humac (modified leonardite), represent soil amendments with the broad and beneficial effects on various soil properties. Their combination has been scarcely tested so far, althou…
View article: Environmental Impact Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements in Soils Near the Runway at the International Airport in Central Europe
Environmental Impact Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements in Soils Near the Runway at the International Airport in Central Europe Open
The environmental impacts of air transport and air transportation systems have become increasingly important and are heavily debated. The aim of the study was to determine the degree of soil contamination by the potentially toxic elements …
View article: The Need to Improve Riparian Forests Management in Uranium Mining Areas Based on Assessment of Heavy Metal and Uranium Contamination
The Need to Improve Riparian Forests Management in Uranium Mining Areas Based on Assessment of Heavy Metal and Uranium Contamination Open
Environmental contamination caused by uranium mining is becoming a worldwide issue due to its negative impact on the environment. The aim of this study is to evaluate the contamination levels of riparian forest stands and their interaction…
View article: Successful Outcome of Phytostabilization in Cr(VI) Contaminated Soils Amended with Alkalizing Additives
Successful Outcome of Phytostabilization in Cr(VI) Contaminated Soils Amended with Alkalizing Additives Open
This study analysed the effect of three alkalizing soil amendments (limestone, dolomite chalcedonite) on aided phytostabilization with Festuca rubra L. depending on the hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) level in contaminated soil. Four differen…
View article: Bentonite-Based Organic Amendment Enriches Microbial Activity in Agricultural Soils
Bentonite-Based Organic Amendment Enriches Microbial Activity in Agricultural Soils Open
Bentonite-based organic amendments may have the potential to enhance soil microbial properties. The experiment was carried out from 2014 to 2017 comprising four treatments: NPK fertilizer (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium mineral fertili…
View article: Impact of Agrochemicals on Soil Microbiota and Management: A Review
Impact of Agrochemicals on Soil Microbiota and Management: A Review Open
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that in developing nations, there are three million cases of agrochemical poisoning. The prolonged intensive and indiscriminate use of agrochemicals adversely affected the soil biodiversity, agric…
View article: Long-Term Effects of Biochar-Based Organic Amendments on Soil Microbial Parameters
Long-Term Effects of Biochar-Based Organic Amendments on Soil Microbial Parameters Open
Biochar application to the soil has been recommended as a carbon (C) management approach to sequester C and improve soil quality. Three-year experiments were conducted to investigate the interactive effects of three types of amendments on …
View article: Assessment of Retention Potential and Soil Organic Carbon Density of Agriculturally used Chernozems, Cambisols and Fluvisols
Assessment of Retention Potential and Soil Organic Carbon Density of Agriculturally used Chernozems, Cambisols and Fluvisols Open
Climate change and the increasing frequency of climatic extremes have led to growing concerns over the sustainability of agriculture during recent years. In this context, soil retention and carbon storage are becoming widely discussed. The…
View article: Mining as a catalyst of overgrazing resulting in risk of forest retreat, Erdenet Mongolia
Mining as a catalyst of overgrazing resulting in risk of forest retreat, Erdenet Mongolia Open
This paper provides information on long-term suppression of natural forest regeneration due to the livestock grazing in the vicinity of one of the world largest open-pit ore mine close the city of Erdenet in Mongolia. The area is character…