Dual application of β-sitosterol and biochar reduces copper toxicity in bamboo via improved redox homeostasis
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2025.1554519
Abstract: Introduction Heavy metal pollution threatens ecosystems and agriculture, necessitating affordable solutions. Methods We evaluated the combined effect of β-sitosterol (Bs, 100 mg L-1) and eucalyptus biochar (Eb, 10%) on bamboo (Sasa kongosanensis f. aureo-striatus) under… read more here.
Keywords: redox homeostasis; bamboo; biochar; sitosterol ... See more keywords
Dual Application of p-Nitrophenol Alkanoate-Based Assay for Soil Selection and Screening of Microbial Strains for Bioplastic Degradation
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DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2403.03013
Abstract: With an increase in the commercialization of bioplastics, the importance of screening for plastic-degrading strains and microbes has emerged. Conventional methods for screening such strains are time-consuming and labor-intensive. Therefore, we suggest a method for… read more here.
Keywords: microbial strains; degradation; soil; esterase ... See more keywords