Results 11 to 20 of about 347,929 (338)
Heliyon, 2023 Sugarcane bagasse is one of the promising lignocellulosic feedstocks for bio-based chemicals production. However, to date, most research focuses mainly on the cellulose conversion process, while hemicellulose remains largely underutilized. The conversion
Chularat Haokok +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Frontiers in Marine Science, 2022 Cost of nutrients is one of the major contributors to the production cost of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) by thraustochytrids, and this remains the main challenge for economical and sustainable production of DHA. In the present study, cassava pulp (CP) was
Uyun Nurul Aini +7 more
doaj +1 more source
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021 In theory, changes in the amount of rainfall can change plant biomass allocation and subsequently influence coupled plant-soil microbial processes.
Chunhui Zhang, Nianxun Xi
doaj +1 more source
Assessment of soil microbial properties in some regions affected by climate change [PDF]
Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2023 Climate change and human activity may have profound impacts on ecosystems sustainability and soil degradation. Within this context, soil microbial properties represented by microbial biomass and enzymatic activities have been used as soil quality ...
Mohammed Khalid Al-Atrash +2 more
doaj +1 more source
High-severity wildfire leads to multi-decadal impacts on soil biogeochemistry in mixed-conifer forests. [PDF]
, 2020 During the past century, systematic wildfire suppression has decreased fire frequency and increased fire severity in the western United States of America.
Bell C. W. +7 more
core +2 more sources
Positive Effects of Organic Amendments on Soil Microbes and Their Functionality in Agro-Ecosystems
Plants, 2023 Soil microbial characteristics are considered to be an index for soil quality evaluation. It is generally believed that organic amendments replacing chemical fertilizers have positive effects on changing microbial activity and community structure ...
Weijia Liu +10 more
doaj +1 more source
Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, 2005 The development of a fully automated on-line monitoring and control system is very important in bioprocesses. One of the most important parameters in these processes is biomass. This review discusses different methods for biomass quantification. A general definition of biomass and biovolume are presented.
Madrid, Rossana Elena +1 more
openaire +3 more sources
Soil Microbial Biomass And Activity In A Cork Oak Savanna [PDF]
, 2010 Cork oak savannas are composed by a sparse tree canopy (30-70 trees/ha) and a grassland understory predominantly composed of C3 annuals that survive the hot and dry Mediterranean summers as seeds in the soil.
David Fangueiro +6 more
core +2 more sources
Sustainable Power Production in a Membrane-less and Mediator-less Wastewater Microbial Fuel Cell [PDF]
, 2009 Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) fed with wastewater are currently considered a feasible strategy for production of renewable electricity at low cost. A membrane-less MFC with biological cathode was built from a compact wastewater treatment reactor.
Aldrovandi, Aba +5 more
core +1 more source
Extractable nitrogen and microbial community structure respond to grassland restoration regardless of historical context and soil composition. [PDF]
, 2015 Grasslands have a long history of invasion by exotic annuals, which may alter microbial communities and nutrient cycling through changes in litter quality and biomass turnover rates.
Allen, Edith B +3 more
core +1 more source