Recent advancements in urban economies and population growth have led to an escalation
in urban soil heavy metal pollution, thereby posing significant threats to human life and …

The aim of this research was to highlight the impact of urbanization and agriculture on soil
quality, mainly by focusing on heavy metal accumulation (Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn) in …

Progressive industrialisation and urbanisation in recent decades have dramatically affected
the soil cover and led to significant changes in its properties, which inevitably affect the …

Cover crop can reduce the intensity of land use, and improve soil fertility and productivity in
multiple-cropping systems. However, only a few studies have comprehensively evaluated …

The black locust Robinia pseudoacacia L. is a common species that originated from North
America. In Europe, it is an invasive and introduced plant. Due to its low habitat …

The combined action of alien plants invasion and fire occurrence can strongly alter local
biodiversity and soil functions especially in the Mediterranean area. In this context, the goal …

Soil biological properties and carbon storage of three young Technosols deriving from
volcanic soil of Campi Flegrei, Italy, were compared with two natural volcanic soils, sampled …

Brownfields are a widespread problem in the world. The poor quality of these soils and the
potential presence of contaminants can pose a significant threat to plant establishment and …

Mariout Lake is one of the Northern Nile-Delta Lakes in Egypt that receives agricultural,
industrial and domestic effluents through several drains. The present study aims to evaluate …

Background and aims Soil quality assessment is crucial for achieving sustainable soil
management and maintaining ecosystem health. However, there is limited research on soil …