Soil and soil biodiversity play critical roles in Nature's Contributions to People (NCP)# 10,
defined as Nature's ability to regulate direct detrimental effects on humans, and on human …

Highlights•Genetically modified organisms are integral to realizing a sustainable
bioeconomy.•Utility of GMOs is dependent on the development of secure biosystems …

Aims Recent foodborne disease outbreaks have caused farmers to re‐evaluate their
practices. In particular, concern that soil amendments could introduce foodborne pathogens …

Biochar has various agricultural applications, including the promising use as a carrier for
beneficial microorganisms. However, most recent research has demonstrated the possible …

Consumption of contaminated produce remains a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Increasingly, growers are altering agricultural practices and farm environments to manage …

Soils can serve as suitable reservoirs for or barriers against microbial contamination of water
resources and plant produce. The magnitude of water or food contamination risks through …

Results The findings reveal that clay soil has a dense structure and limited aeration. As a
stress response, clay soil restricts root growth, prompts plants to release more exudates to …

Previous research has identified E. coli populations that persist in freshwater beach sand
distinct from fecal pollution events. This work identifies factors that influence the survival of E …

The microbial quality of agricultural water for fresh produce production is determined by the
presence of the fecal indicator bacterium (FIB) Escherichia coli, despite poor correlations …

This study aims to present a comprehensive study on the risks associated with the residual
presence and transport of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in soil following the application of …