Microplastic (MP) pollution in terrestrial ecosystems is gaining attention, but there is limited
research on its effects on leafy vegetables when combined with heavy metals. This study …

Background and aims In agriculture, biochar (BC) and nitrogen (N) fertilizers are commonly
used for improving soil fertility and crop productivity. However, it remains unclear how …

Soil salinity caused a widespread detrimental issue that hinders productivity in agriculture
and ecological sustainability, while waste-derived soil amendments like biochar have drawn …

Abstract Changes in vegetation communities are projected to have a greater impact on the
turnover and storage of carbon in coastal wetlands by affecting soil organic matter …

Background Predicting relationships between plant functional traits and environmental
effects in their habitats is a central issue in terms of classic ecological theories. Yet, only …

The inherent complexity of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin contributes to the
recalcitrance of lignocellulosic biomass, resulting in a low conversion efficiency and high …

To address the low clearance rate issue of the anti-blocking mechanism for maize no-till
planters in the Huang-Huai-Hai Plain of China, experiments and simulations were …

Introduction Intercrop** and straw mulching are sustainable agricultural practices that can
positively affect crop growth and development, especially together. Methods A split-plot …

This study assessed the effect of soil amendment with biochar on the production of some
Mediterranean crops. Pine-derived biochar (B1) and partially pyrolyzed pine-derived …

The study was conducted under two water qualities (fresh water (FW), recycled wastewater
(RWW)) and two biochar treatments (no biochar (No-B) and biochar (B)). It was determined …