Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is defined as the organic matter fraction in solution that
passes through a 0.45 μm filter. Although DOM is ubiquitous in terrestrial and aquatic …

This article summarizes the most important and current methods for the determination of total
organic carbon (TOC) in solid samples. The methods presented are chemical oxidation …

The partial substitution of chemical fertilizers with organic fertilizer and slow-release fertilizer
is an effective approach for improving crop yield and soil quality. However, few studies have …

Rivers play essential roles in human civilization, while anthropogenic activities have
deteriorated their resilience and functionalities. Combating contamination is one of the …

A comparative analysis of industrial composting facilities processing Vegetal Residues,
Sewage Sludge, Municipal Solid Waste, Agri-food Waste or Olive Mill Waste was performed …

Soil microorganisms are essential for the long-term sustainability of agricultural ecosystems.
However, continuous grapevine replanting can disrupt the stability of soil microbial …

Abstract Changes in soil quality after 45 years of continuous production of corn (Zea mays
L.) by the conventional tillage method (C) compared with adjacent poplar forest (F) and …

The impact of conspecific and heterospecific neighboring plants on soil bacterial and fungal
communities has never been explored in a forest ecosystem. In the present study, we first …

Long-term use of inorganic nitrogen (N) fertilization has greatly influenced the bacterial
community in black soil of northeast China. It is unclear how N affects the bacterial …