Microalgae are a source of scientific curiosity and inspiration for their utilization as
'inoculants' in agriculture and the commercial production of high-value products. Their …

Biological soil crusts (BSCs) are complex consortia of microorganisms able to modify soil
physical, chemical, and hydrological characteristics and influence soil erosion resistance …

The use of cyanobacteria as soil inoculants is a very promising biotechnological approach
that is receiving increasing scientific attention for its potential for soil degradation control …

Wastewater is rich in nutrients, while desert regions often suffer from severe nutrient
shortages, potentially leading to eutrophication and desertification in respective landscapes …

Soil salinization poses an important threat to terrestrial ecosystems and is expected to
increase as a consequence of climate change and anthropogenic pressures. Conventional …

The Euganean Thermal District (Italy) represents the oldest and largest thermal center in
Europe, and its therapeutic mud is considered a unique product whose beneficial effects …

Present day awareness of biofilm colonization on polymeric surfaces has prompted the
scientific community to develop an ever-increasing number of new materials with anti-biofilm …

Pomegranate is receiving renewed commercial and scientific interest, therefore a deeper
knowledge of the chemical composition of the fruits of less studied varieties is required. In …

Dryland soil degradation is increasing due to global change and traditional restoration
methods are not successful due to water scarcity. Thus, an alternative technology based on …

Newly abandoned rain-fed lands, due to soil quality decline, are the main sources for soil
erosion in semi-dry lands agricultural hill-slopes. However, adopting compatible …