Biochar co-application mitigated the stimulation of organic amendments on soil respiration by decreasing microbial activities in an infertile soil
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DOI: 10.1007/s00374-021-01574-0
Abstract: A field experiment was carried out to study the responses of soil respiration, soil C and N, composition of main microbial groups, enzyme activity, and microbial C source utilization to two organic amendments (i.e., straw… read more here.
Keywords: organic amendments; soil; biochar; microbial activities ... See more keywords
Spatial distribution of microbial activities in Arsuz plain soils (Hatay, Turkey)
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DOI: 10.1007/s12517-020-05630-1
Abstract: This study was carried out to determine spatial distribution of microbial activity in Arsuz plain soil located between the Mediterranean Sea and Amanos Mountains. This plain is selected since it is under the influence of… read more here.
Keywords: arsuz plain; distribution microbial; microbial activities; activities arsuz ... See more keywords
Biochar combined with gypsum reduces both nitrogen and carbon losses during agricultural waste composting and enhances overall compost quality by regulating microbial activities and functions.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123781
Abstract: Composting is an efficient method for treating agricultural wastes. This study investigated the effects of the addition of biochar (B) and gypsum (G) to straw mixed with chicken manure (SC) (i.e. SC, SC + B, SC + G and… read more here.
Keywords: quality; combined gypsum; compost quality; overall compost ... See more keywords
Responses of wetland soil carbon and nutrient pools and microbial activities after 7 years of experimental warming in the Yangtze Estuary
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2019.06.010
Abstract: Abstract Wetlands play an important role in global carbon (C) cycling. However, little is known about the effects of climate warming on wetland C cycling, which may bias our prediction of wetland functioning under global… read more here.
Keywords: increased warming; yangtze estuary; soil; experimental warming ... See more keywords
Smartphones as an Ecological Niche of Microorganisms: Microbial Activities, Assembly, and Opportunistic Pathogens
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01508-22
Abstract: Currently, people spend an average of 4.2 h per day on their smartphones. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this figure may still be increasing. ABSTRACT Smartphone usage and contact frequency are unprecedentedly high in this era,… read more here.
Keywords: microbiota; opportunistic pathogens; microscopy; smartphone ... See more keywords
Earthworms Mitigate Pesticide Effects on Soil Microbial Activities
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.01535
Abstract: Earthworms act synergistically with microorganisms in soils. They are ecosystem engineers involved in soil organic matter degradation and nutrient cycling, leading to the modulation of resource availability for all soil organisms. Using a soil microcosm… read more here.
Keywords: soil microbial; earthworms mitigate; microbial activities; soil ... See more keywords
Positive Effect of Ecological Restoration with Fabaceous Species on Microbial Activities of Former Guyanese Mining Sites
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules27061768
Abstract: Understanding ecological trajectories after mine site rehabilitation is essential to develop relevant protocols adapted for gold mining sites. This study describes the influence of a range of mine site rehabilitation and revegetation protocols on soil… read more here.
Keywords: mining sites; species microbial; microbial activities; fabaceous species ... See more keywords
Anti-oxidant and Anti-microbial activities of 2’’, 4’’-thiazolidindione derivatives of 7-flavonols
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DOI: 10.52711/0974-360x.2021.00704
Abstract: Objective: The synthesized compounds of 2’’,4’’-thiazolidindione derivatives of 7-flavonols*, after characterization, aimed to be tested for their anti-oxidant and anti-microbial effects. Methods: i) Free radical scavenging actions tested by hydrogen peroxide- nitric oxide- and by… read more here.
Keywords: anti oxidant; derivatives flavonols; anti microbial; microbial activities ... See more keywords