Impact of Ecological Factors on Biocrust Performance in the Stability of Loess Soils in the Incheh Buron Region [PDF]
DesertBiocrusts are used as a protective cover to stabilize the soil in dry areas, where the soil is more affected by erosion. In this research, various characteristics of the soil under the biological and physical crust were investigated as indicators of soil
Behnaz Atashpaz +2 more
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AGRIVITA Journal of Agricultural Science, 2020 This study aimed to determine the effects of chicken compost and KCl fertilizer application on the growth, yield, post-harvest quality of sweet corn (Zea mays L. var. saccharata), soil respiration and microbial population.
Darwin Habinsaran Pangaribuan +3 more
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A Rhizogenic Biostimulant Effect on Soil Fertility and Roots Growth of Turfgrass
Agronomy, 2021 The excessive use of chemical fertilizers can lead to severe environmental damages. In recent decades, the application of biostimulants to improve soil composition and stimulate plant growth has contributed significantly to environmental preservation. In
Salima Yousfi +4 more
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Soil Disturbance Increases Soil Microbial Enzymatic Activity in Arid Ecoregions [PDF]
, 2011 Functional diversity of the soil microbial community is commonly used in the assessment of soil health as it relates to the activity of soil microflora involved in carbon cycling.
Adrian Unc +2 more
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The Impact of Drought Stress on Soil Microbial Community, Enzyme Activities and Plants
Agronomy, 2022 Nowadays, the most significant consequence of climate change is drought stress. Drought is one of the important, alarming, and hazardous abiotic stresses responsible for the alterations in soil environment affecting soil organisms, including ...
Kalisa Bogati, Maciej Walczak
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Do enzyme activities during decomposition follow predicted patterns? A test of the conceptual model of litter decay. [PDF]
, 2011 Surprisingly, there remains a paucity of research examining specific interactions between the relationship between microbial community behavior and plant litter chemistry during decomposition.
Daryl L. Moorhead +3 more
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Stability of Aggregates Made by Earthworms in Soils with Organic Additives
Agronomy, 2021 Earthworm activity is a key factor in creating soil aggregates, but introduced organic matter and abiotic factors are also equally important. The purpose of this study was to investigate the stability of aggregates made by earthworms in soils with ...
Agnieszka Józefowska +6 more
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Cold adaptation and replicable microbial community development during long-term low temperature anaerobic digestion treatment of synthetic sewage [PDF]
, 2018 The development and, activity of a cold-adapting microbial community was monitored during low temperature anaerobic digestion (LtAD) treatment of wastewater.
Cysneiros, D. +6 more
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Impact of soil biochemical properties on yield and sustainability of integrated crop-livestock production systems without mineral fertilization [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Ciência do SoloSustainable agricultural systems, such as integrated crop-livestock systems under no-tillage, represent effective strategies for improving the soil microbiota, promoting nutrient cycling, and leading to gains in crop yield.
Rafaela Dulcieli Daneluz Rintzel +7 more
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Anode potential influences the structure and function of anodic electrode and electrolyte-associated microbiomes [PDF]
, 2016 Three bioelectrochemical systems were operated with set anode potentials of +300 mV, +550 mV and +800 mV vs. Standard Hydrogen Electrode (SHE) to test the hypothesis that anode potential influences microbial diversity and is positively associated with ...
Dennis, Paul G +6 more
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