Sampling and analysis or visual examination of soil to assess its status and use potential is
widely practiced from plot to national scales. However, the choice of relevant soil attributes …

Application of organic amendments has been proposed as a strategy for the management of
diseases caused by soilborne pathogens. However, inconsistent results seriously hinder …

Soils support an immense portion of Earth's biodiversity and maintain multiple ecosystem
functions which are essential for human well-being. Environmental thresholds are known to …

Background and aims Biochar has attracted research interest due to its ability to increase
the soil carbon pool and improve crop productivity. The objective of this study was to …

Background Soil contaminated with the heavy metal Cadmium (Cd) is a widespread
problem in many parts of the world. Based on metagenomic analysis, we investigated the …

Organic farming systems often comprise crops and livestock, recycle farmyard manure for
fertilization, and preventive or biocontrol measures are used for plant protection. We …

The widespread use of chromium (Cr) has a deleterious impact on the environment. A
number of pathways, both biotic and abiotic in character, determine the fate and speciation …

Climate change will alter precipitation patterns with consequences for soil C cycling. An
understanding of how fluctuating soil moisture affects microbial processes is therefore …

Soil pollution with heavy metals is a worldwide environmental problem. Phytoremediation
through phytoextraction and phytostabilization appears to be a promising technology for the …

Heavy metals such as chromium (Cr) and arsenic (As) occur in ionic form in soil, with
chromate [Cr (VI)] and arsenate As (V) being the most pre-dominant forms. The application …