The composting is an aerobic, microorganism-mediated, solid-state fermentation process by
which different organic materials are transformed into more stable compounds. The product …

Tropical forest function is of global significance to climate change responses, and critically
determined by water availability patterns. Groundwater is tightly related to soil water through …

The productivity of rainforests growing on highly weathered tropical soils is expected to be
limited by phosphorus availability. Yet, controlled fertilization experiments have been unable …

A better understanding of the microbial group influencing nitrogen (N) dynamics and cycling
in composting matrix is critical in achieving good management to alleviate N loss and …

Lignin is a complex phenylpropanoid biopolymer conferring mechanical strength to plant
cell walls. Biorefineries, along with pulp and paper industry, generate large quantities of …

Novel species of fungi described in this study include those from various countries as
follows: Antarctica: Cadophora antarctica from soil. Australia: Alfaria dandenongensis on …

Background Compost habitats sustain a vast ensemble of microbes specializing in the
degradation of lignocellulosic plant materials and are thus important both for their roles in …

Composting is a promising source of new organisms and thermostable enzymes that may be
helpful in environmental management and industrial processes. Here we present results of …

Simple Summary Lignocellulosic material and substrate formulations affect mushroom
productivity. The microbial community in cultivation substrates affects the quality of the …

The Amazon Basin plays key roles in the carbon and water cycles, climate change,
atmospheric chemistry, and biodiversity. It has already been changed significantly by human …