Inadequately treated biodegradable waste is considered an environmental, social and
economic threat worldwide, which call for great attention. Waste treatment with larvae of the …

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are beneficial soil microorganisms that can
stimulate plant growth and increase tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses. Some PGPR are …

Soil nutrient depletion threatens global food security and has been seriously underestimated
for potassium (K) and several micronutrients. This is particularly the case for highly …

Land-management options for greenhouse gas removal (GGR) include afforestation or
reforestation (AR), wetland restoration, soil carbon sequestration (SCS), biochar, terrestrial …

Biochar production via biomass pyrolysis with subsequent burial in soils provides a carbon
dioxide removal technology that is ready for implementation, yet uptake requires …

Alternative domestic wastewater treatment processes that recover energy and nutrients
while achieving acceptable nutrient limits (< 5 mg NL− 1) are a key challenge. Major drivers …

Technologies to recover nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium from waste streams have
undergone accelerated development in the past decade, predominantly due to a surge in …

Chemical weathering is an integral part of both the rock and carbon cycles and is being
affected by changes in land use, particularly as a result of agricultural practices such as …

The total emission mitigation potential achievable by the year 2030, calculated based on
sectoral assessments, is sufficient to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions to half of the …

Clay minerals constitute an important component of the soil system and knowledge of their
role in soil fertility is imperative for sustainable soil management and productivity. The aim of …