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Guan'gai paishui xuebao, 2022 【Objective】 Soil aggregate is a functional unit used to describe the effect of management practices on soil physical properties and soil functions. It is dynamic and varies with various factors.
ZHANG Xinmin +4 more
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Sustainable bioplastics manufacturing from renewable sources
FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.Bioplastics are manufactured by using polymers from different bio‐based sources. These novel materials not only offer biodegradability but also possess various functional properties that make them suitable for diverse applications. Recent developments in the preparation of bioplastics are reported, highlighting the distinct properties of each type of ...
C. Valeria L. Giosafatto +6 more
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Thematic Issue on the Hydrological Effects of the Vegetation-Soil Complex [PDF]
, 2016 Peer reviewedPublisher ...
Hallett, Paul D. +3 more
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Effect of sieving on ex-situ soil respiration of soils from three land use types [PDF]
, 2020 This study aims to investigate the effect of sieving on ex situ soil respiration (CO2 flux) measurements from different land use types. We collected soils (0–10 cm) from arable, grassland and woodland sites, allocated them to either sieved (4-mm mesh ...
BC Thomson +19 more
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Enzymatic degradation of biopolymers in amorphous and molten states: mechanisms and applications
FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.This review explains how polymer morphology and thermal state shape enzymatic degradation pathways, comparing amorphous and molten biopolymer structures. By integrating structure–reactivity principles with insights from thermodynamics and enzyme engineering, it highlights mechanisms that enable efficient polymer breakdown.
Anđela Pustak, Aleksandra Maršavelski
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AgronomyThis study investigated the effects of exopolysaccharide (EPS) addition on the formation and stability of water-stable aggregates in rhizosphere and bulk soils. A pot experiment was conducted using soils treated with EPS concentrations of 0.00‰, 0.25‰, 0.
Liang Xiao +7 more
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Combination of techniques to quantify the distribution of bacteria in their soil microhabitats at different spatial scales [PDF]
, 2018 To address a number of issues of great societal concern at the moment, like the sequestration of carbon, information is direly needed about interactions between soil architecture and microbial dynamics.
Baveye, Philippe C. +6 more
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FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc +8 more
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AgricultureSoil aggregates are important indicators of soil structure stability and quality. The black soil region of northeast China, known for its high agricultural productivity, faces significant challenges due to soil erosion. This study investigates the impact
Guibin Wang +7 more
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Multi-level assessment of soil quality – linking reductionistic and holistic methodologies [PDF]
, 2000 Soil quality is often used as a qualitative, general term. However, quantification is an important feature of the scientific approach to nature. On the other hand, addressing specific soil parameters as indicators of soil quality includes a reduction of ...
Debosz, Kasia +3 more
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