Soil quality is the competence of soil to perform necessary functions that are able to maintain
animal and plant productivity of the soil. Soil consists of various physical, chemical, and …

The laundering of synthetic fabrics has been identified as an important and diffuse source of
microplastic (< 5 mm) fibre contamination to wastewater systems. Home laundering can …

This study was focused on an assessment of the agronomic efficiency of organo-mineral
fertilizers based on sewage sludge and possible accumulation of heavy metals in plant …

Soil health and fertility issues are constantly addressed in the agricultural industry. Through
the continuous and prolonged use of chemical heavy agricultural systems, most agricultural …

Phosphorous and Nitrogen are key nutrients for plants growth, usually supplemented by in
the form of fertilizers. Therefore, management and utilization of these compounds in a …

Background Soil and sediment microorganisms are highly phylogenetically diverse but are
currently largely under-represented in public molecular databases. Their functional …

Introduction: The study of microbial communities based on the combined analysis of
genomic and proteomic data–called metaproteogenomics–has gained increased research …

The depletion of natural resources, energy consumption and environmental issues relating
to fertilizer production processes are driving a move towards a more sustainable use of …

Urban agriculture (UA) activities are increasing in popularity and importance due to greater
food demands and reductions in agricultural land, also advocating for greater local food …

Due to the extensive application of chromate in industry, chromium-contaminated water has
emerged as a significant hidden danger that threatens human health and the safety of the …