The positive effect of earthworms on soil processes and plant growth has been extensively
documented. The capacity of earthworms to decompose organic matter has been attributed …

Earthworms have a prominent role in supporting soil functioning and thus in providing key
services to humanity. Their beneficial role relates to effects on soil structure, carbon and …

To meet the challenge of feeding a growing world population with minimal environmental
impact, we need comprehensive and quantitative knowledge of ecological factors affecting …

Food production and waste management are two increasing issues ensuing from the
growing world population. Recycling organic residues into amendment for food production …

Intensive agriculture is often criticized for negative impacts on environment and human
health. This issue may be solved by a better management of organisms living in crop fields …

Earthworms mix soil layers and bind the soil with organic matter. This combination allows
organic matter to disperse through the soil and also allows plants to access the nutrients …

Soils are self-organized ecological systems within which organisms interact within a nested
suite of discrete scales. Microorganisms form communities and physical structures at the …

Chromium (Cr) toxicity leads to the enhanced production of reactive oxygen species (ROS),
which are extremely toxic to the plant and must be minimized to protect the plant from …

Biofertilizers are an alternative to face the sustainability problem that chemical fertilizers
represent in agriculture. Among them, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) is a …

Lysinibacillus is a bacterial genus that has generated recent interest for its biotechnological
potential in agriculture. Strains belonging to this group are recognized for their …