Do composition and diversity of bacterial communities and abiotic conditions of spring water reflect characteristics of groundwater ecosystems exposed to different agricultural activities?
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DOI: 10.1002/mbo3.681
Abstract: Modern agricultural practices have undeniably increased global food production. On the other hand, agricultural practices not only lead to a degradation of natural ecosystems but also affect the functioning of ecosystems and the related services… read more here.
Keywords: diversity; anthropogenic activities; bacterial communities; spring ... See more keywords
The D-A-(C) index: A practical approach towards the microbiological-ecological monitoring of groundwater ecosystems.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2019.114902
Abstract: Groundwater is not only a vital resource, but also one of the largest terrestrial aquatic ecosystems on Earth. However, to date, ecological criteria are often not considered in routine groundwater monitoring, mainly because of the… read more here.
Keywords: index; groundwater; ecological monitoring; groundwater ecosystems ... See more keywords