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Biological Degradation of Phthalates: From Bioremediation to Plastic Waste Valorization

ChemSusChem, Volume 19, Issue 7, 14 April 2026.
Phthalic acid isomers play a key role in the plastics industry, but pose significant environmental and health concerns. This review explores the microbial biodegradation of phthalates and their esters, focusing on bacterial enzymes, catabolic pathways, and cellular uptake mechanisms of phthalates.
Marco A. Pereyra‐Camacho, Isabel Pardo
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Replanting of first‐cycle oil palm results in a second wave of biodiversity loss

Ecology and Evolution, 2019
Conversion of forest to oil palm plantations results in a significant loss of biodiversity. Despite this, first‐cycle oil palm plantations can sustain relatively high biodiversity compared to other crops.
Adham Ashton‐Butt, Simon Willcock, Dedi Purnomo, Suhardi, Anak A. K. Aryawan, Resti Wahyuningsih, Mohammad Naim, Guy M. Poppy, Jean‐Pierre Caliman, Kelvin S.‐H. Peh, Jake L. Snaddon   +10 more
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Soil biota in grassland, its ecosystem services and the impact of management [PDF]

, 2007
In the search for sustainable grassland systems, self-regulating processes in the soil become increasingly important. Soil biota play an important role in these processes and in the provision of various ecosystem services. For grassland systems important
Murray, P.J., Smeding, F.W., van Eekeren, N.   +2 more
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Diversité de la macrofaune des sols cultivés sur les Hautes-Terres de Madagascar

Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement, 2016
Crop management and soil macrofauna diversity in the Highlands of Madagascar. Description of the subject. This article deals with soil macrofauna as a key component of soil biological functioning. Objectives. This original study, performed in 2015, aimed
Rakotomanga, D., Blanchart, E., Rabary, B., Randriamanantsoa, R., Razafindrakoto, M., Autfray, P.   +5 more
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Effects of tree diversity and mycorrhizal type on the spatio‐temporal variability of leaf litter production and quality in temperate forests

Journal of Ecology, Volume 114, Issue 4, April 2026.
This study tested whether combining high tree species richness with mixed mycorrhizal types (arbuscular mycorrhizal [AM] and ectomycorrhizal [EM] fungi) enhances productivity in forest ecosystems. Results did not support this: neither litter production nor nutrient traits benefited from mycorrhizal mixing.
Elisabeth Bönisch, Benjamin M. Delory, Šárka Angst, Gerrit Angst, Abderrahim Diane, Peter Dietrich, Olga Ferlian, Andreas Fichtner, Rahel Gormanns, Claudia R. Guimarães‐Steinicke, Stephan Hättenschwiler, Julius Quosh, Tama Ray, Anika Walter, Nico Eisenhauer, Rémy Beugnon   +15 more
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Global meta-analysis reveals differential effects of climate and litter quality on soil fauna-mediated litter decomposition across size classes

Geoderma
Litter decomposition is significantly influenced by soil fauna, litter quality, and climate. Effects of soil fauna on litter decomposition are largely dependent on the size classes of the fauna.
Kaiyu Li, Lihong Song, Qinyao Ran, Fang Yuan, Chengjia Deng, Hongyan Liu   +5 more
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Hydrocarbon influence on denitrification in bioturbated Mediterranean coastal sediments [PDF]

, 1997
An in situ experiment has been carried out inbioturbated Mediterranean coastal marine sediments (Gulfof Fos) in order to study the influence of hydrocarbons ondenitrification after 1, 4 and 6 months. In theabsence of hydrocarbons in the control sediments,
Bertrand, Jean-Claude, Bonin, Patricia, Gilbert, Franck, Le Dréau, Yveline, Mille, Gilbert, Stora, Georges   +5 more
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Environmental Effects on the Selective Feeding and Fatty Acid Retention of Freshwater Pearl Mussel

Freshwater Biology, Volume 71, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Land‐use activities within catchments alter surface runoff dynamics, potentially influencing food quality and quantity available to consumers. Essential fatty acids are crucial biomolecules for consumers, which they usually need to uptake from their diet.
Mahsa Hajisafarali, Marco L. Calderini, Mikko Kiljunen, Niklas Moser, Sabrina Nykänen, Jaakko J. Litmanen, Sami Taipale, Jouni Taskinen   +7 more
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Soil macrofauna density and diversity across a chronosequence of tropical forest restoration in Southeastern Brazil

Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2017
Edaphic macrofauna must be better studied if we want to take advantage of their full potential for the restoration of tropical ecosystems. We investigated changes in edaphic macrofauna density and diversity along a secondary succession chronosequence in ...
N. T. Amazonas, R. A. G. Viani, M. G. A. Rego, F. F. Camargo, R. T. Fujihara, O. A. Valsechi   +5 more
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Structural Quality of an Ultisol Under Long‐Term Different Tillage Systems and Cover Crops With Corn in Northeast Brazil

Soil Use and Management, Volume 42, Issue 2, April‐June 2026.
ABSTRACT Dual‐purpose corn cropping is a widespread and economically important agricultural activity in Brazilian rural areas. The objective of this work was to study the structural quality of a dystrophic Red‐Yellow Ultisol under different tillage systems, previous crops and inoculant treatments, and its relationship with corn yield.
Alceu Pedrotti, Jusimara de Andrade Santos, Luiz Diego Vidal Santos, Brisa Marina da Silva Andrade, Francisco Sandro Rodrigues Holanda, Renisson Neponuceno de Araújo Filho, Júlio Cesar Azevedo Nobrega, Richard Matos de Souza, Caciana Costa Feitosa   +8 more
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