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Phthalate induced oxidative stress and DNA damage in earthworms (Eisenia fetida) Open
Phthalates (phthalic acid esters) have been widely applied as plasticizers. They are ubiquitous contaminants in soils, thereby posing a threat to human health. In this study, ecotoxicological effects of three typical PAEs (dimethyl phthala…
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Vermicomposting of different organic materials using the epigeic earthworm Eisenia foetida Open
Purpose The present research was conducted with the objective of exploring the vermicomposting process, which involves different stages such as building of a vermicompost station; import of a compost earthworm (Eisenia foetida); and produc…
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DDT degradation efficiency and ecotoxicological effects of two types of nano-sized zero-valent iron (nZVI) in water and soil Open
Nano-scale zero-valent iron (nZVI) has been conceived for cost-efficient degradation of chlorinated pollutants in soil as an alternative to e.g permeable reactive barriers or excavation. Little is however known about its efficiency in degr…
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Comparison of landfarming amendments to improve bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbons in Niger Delta soils Open
Large scale landfarming experiments, using an extensive range of treatments, were conducted in the Niger-Delta, Nigeria to study the degradation of oil in contaminated soils. In this work the effect of nutrient addition, biosurfactant, Eis…
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Oxidative injury caused by individual and combined exposure of neonicotinoid, organophosphate and herbicide in zebrafish Open
The greatest challenge in environmental toxicology is to understand the effects of mixture toxicity as environmental pollutants co-exist and exhibit combined effects. Thus, it is necessary to evaluate the mixture toxicity associated with t…
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Vermicomposting of distillery sludge waste with tea leaf residues Open
Studies on bioconversion of solid wastes have been performed for controlling pollution due to waste disposal. Vermicomposting has been identified as an efficient technology for this purpose. The present study aims at the management of dist…
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Efficacy of the Vermicomposts of Different Organic Wastes as “Clean” Fertilizers: State-of-the-Art Open
Vermicomposting is a process in which earthworms are utilized to convert biodegradable organic waste into humus-like vermicast. Past work, mainly on vermicomposting of animal droppings, has shown that vermicompost is an excellent organic f…
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Effects of aging and soil properties on zinc oxide nanoparticle availability and its ecotoxicological effects to the earthworm <i>Eisenia andrei</i> Open
To assess the influence of soil properties and aging on the availability and toxicity of zinc (Zn) applied as nanoparticles (Zn oxide [ZnO]-NPs) or as Zn2+ ions (Zn chloride [ZnCl2]), 3 natural soils were individually spiked with either Zn…
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Earthworms and Vermicomposting Open
Vermicomposting, the conversion of organic waste into vermicompost, is mediated by the combined action of earthworms and microorganisms. This interesting and attractive alternative to regular composting turns organic waste into a substrate…
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Different routes, same pathways: Molecular mechanisms under silver ion and nanoparticle exposures in the soil sentinel Eisenia fetida Open
Use of nanotechnology products is increasing; with silver (Ag) nanoparticles particularly widely used. A key uncertainty surrounding the risk assessment of AgNPs is whether their effects are driven through the same mechanism of action that…
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Toxicity effects of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate to Eisenia fetida at enzyme, cellular and genetic levels Open
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a dominant phthalic acid ester (PAE) that has aroused public concern due to its resistance to degradation and its toxicity as an endocrine-disrupting compound. Effects of different concentrations of DE…
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Effect of animal waste and vegetable compost on production and growth of earthworm (Eisenia fetida) during vermiculture Open
Purpose The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of different animal product wastes and plant compost on survival and growth of earthworm (Eisenia fetida). Methods The study is realized in a vermibin for a duration of 90 days. Th…
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Levels, Patterns, and Biomagnification Potential of Perfluoroalkyl Substances in a Terrestrial Food Chain in a Nordic Skiing Area Open
Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are used in a wide range of consumer products, including ski products, such as ski waxes. However, there is limited knowledge on the release of PFASs from such products into the environment and the resulta…
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Effect on Growth of Earthworm and Chemical Parameters During Vermicomposting of Pressmud Sludge Mixed with Cattle Dung Mixture Open
The aim of present work was to assess the growth of earthworm Eisenia fetida during vermicomposting of pressmud (PM) sludge. It was mixed with cattle dung (CD) at different ratios (PM: CD) of 0:100 (PM0) 25:75 (PM25), 50:50 (PM50), 75:25 (…
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Amelioration of Chromium-Induced Oxidative Stress by Combined Treatment of Selected Plant-Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria and Earthworms via Modulating the Expression of Genes Related to Reactive Oxygen Species Metabolism in Brassica juncea Open
Chromium (Cr) toxicity leads to the enhanced production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are extremely toxic to the plant and must be minimized to protect the plant from oxidative stress. The potential of plant-growth-promoting rhiz…
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Ingestion and effects of polystyrene nanoparticles in the silkworm Bombyx mori Open
Information on the occurrence and effects of nanoplastics in ecosystems worldwide currently represent one of the main challenges from the ecotoxicological point of view. This is particularly true for terrestrial environments, in which nano…
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Transformation of nutrients and heavy metals during vermicomposting of the invasive green weed Salvinia natans using Eisenia fetida Open
Purpose Effective vermicomposting of Salvinia natans is a good alternative for protecting wetlands damaged by the weed due to the vast potential for use of the product vermicompost in agriculture, but the presence of toxic metals in the we…
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Nanoplastics induces oxidative stress and triggers lysosome-associated immune-defensive cell death in the earthworm Eisenia fetida Open
Nanoplastics (NPs) are increasingly perceived as an emerging threat to terrestrial environments, but the adverse impacts of NPs on soil fauna and the mechanisms behind these negative outcomes remain elusive. Here, a risk assessment of NPs …
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Oxidative Stress, Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity in Earthworm Eisenia fetida at Different Di-n-Butyl Phthalate Exposure Levels Open
Recognized as ubiquitous contaminants in soil, the environmental risk of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) is of great concern recently. Effects of di-n-butyl phthalate (DnBP), an extensively used PAE compound to Eisenia fetida have been investi…
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Lanthanum toxicity to five different species of soil invertebrates in relation to availability in soil Open
This study determined the toxicity of lanthanum, one of the most commonly used rare earth elements (REEs), to five representative soil invertebrates after 3-4 weeks exposure. Toxicity was related to total, 0.01 M CaCl2-extractable and pore…
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Combined toxic effects of dioxin-like PCB77 with Fe-based nanoparticles in earthworm Eisenia fetida Open
Iron-based nanomaterials hold promise for in situ remediation of persistent halogenated contaminants such as dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls, however, their complex interactions and joint toxicity toward beneficial soil biological fu…
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Utilization of the earthworm,<i>Eisenia fetida</i>(Savigny, 1826) as an alternative protein source in fish feeds processing: A review Open
Use of fish meal in aquaculture is gradually becoming unsustainable due to competition, cost and ecological challenges hence the need to expand the alternative protein sources. The earthworm, Eisenia fetida is among the non-conventional pr…
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Organic waste management by two-stage composting process to decrease the time required for vermicomposting Open
A fully matured product from a traditional vermicomposting method takes 45–60 days, which is 25–30 days longer than a rotary drum composting technique. Therefore, the use of rotary drum compost would minimize the vermicomposting period by …
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Timing and Scope of Genomic Expansion within Annelida: Evidence from Homeoboxes in the Genome of the Earthworm <i>Eisenia fetida</i> Open
Annelida represents a large and morphologically diverse group of bilaterian organisms. The recently published polychaete and leech genome sequences revealed an equally dynamic range of diversity at the genomic level. The availability of mo…
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Accumulation, biotransformation, and multi-biomarker responses after exposure to arsenic species in the earthworm Eisenia fetida Open
The integrated biomarker response (IBR) index was calculated to reflect the integrated stress of four arsenic species on the earthwormEisenia fetida.
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Chronic and transgenerational effects of polyethylene microplastics at environmentally relevant concentrations in earthworms Open
Microplastics are introduced into the agroecosystem through the application of wastewater and biosolids, plastic mulch films, greenhouse materials, and soil conditioners. Microplastics accumulation can alter the soil ecosystem and cause ad…
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Large scale changes in the transcriptome of Eisenia fetida during regeneration Open
Earthworms show a wide spectrum of regenerative potential with certain species like Eisenia fetida capable of regenerating more than two-thirds of their body while other closely related species, such as Paranais litoralis seem to have lost…
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Biological Remediation of the Petroleum and Diesel Contaminated Soil with Earthworms Eisenia Fetida Open
The study was performed of the bioremediation efficiency of the soil contaminated with petroleum and diesel with the help of earthworms E. fetida in the presence of bacteria Pseudomonas, nitrogen fixing bacteria Azotobacter and Clostridium…
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Ecological Risk Assessment of a Metal-Contaminated Area in the Tropics. Tier II: Detailed Assessment Open
This study presents data on the detailed evaluation (tier 2) of a site-specific ecological risk assessment (ssERA) in a former smelter area contaminated with metals (Santo Amaro, Bahia, Brazil). Combining information from three lines of ev…
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Ecotoxicity of soil contaminated with diesel fuel and biodiesel Open
Fuels and their components accumulate in soil, and many soil organisms are exposed to this pollution. Compared to intensive research on the effect of conventional fuel on soil, very few studies have been conducted on soil ecotoxicity of bi…