As the cornerstone of most soil microbial diversity and abundance research, soil DNA
extraction is inherently influenced by soil sample sizes, yet the effects remain far from fully …

Timely and accurate detection of the causal agent of a disease is crucial to restrict suffering
and save lives. Mere symptoms are often not enough to detect the root cause of the disease …

Maize is an important plant for both global food security and genetics research. As the
importance of microorganisms to plant health is becoming clearer, there is a growing interest …

Biochar promotes C sequestration and improvement of soil properties. Nevertheless, the
effects of biochar addition on soil condition are poorly understood, especially with respect to …

Monitoring fish is necessary for understanding population dynamics, tracking distribution
patterns and evaluating conservation efforts. Molecular techniques targeting environmental …

Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) is a cost-effective and easy-to-perform
assay that enables the direct detection of DNA. Its use in point-of-care diagnostic tests is …

Transitional waters are important habitats both for biodiversity and ecological functions,
providing valuable natural resources and relevant ecosystem services. However, they are …

Central European forests have been shaped by complex human interactions throughout the
Holocene, with significant changes following the introduction of domesticated animals in the …

As soil fungi are major players in the carbon accumulation process, the two main fungal
degraders in topsoil, Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes, were investigated as indicators of …

The world economy is currently moving towards more sustainable approaches.
Lignocellulosic biomass has been widely used as a substitute for fossil sources since it is …