Ferromanganese nodules (FMNs), simultaneously termed as manganese nodules, are
metallic concretions typically found in the B horizon of iron and manganese-rich soils. These …

Land-use patterns may affect the distribution characteristics of soil microplastics (MPs), but
the effects in the agricultural areas of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau are still unknown. This …

Anthropogenic and natural sources contribute to chemical mixtures in air, water, and soil,
posing potential risks to the environment and human health. To understand the interplay …

Soil microbial biodiversity provides many useful services in cities. However, the ecology of
microbial communities in urban soils remains poorly documented, and studies are required …

Street and park trees often endure harsher conditions, including increased temperatures
and drier soil and air, than those found in urban or natural forests. These conditions can lead …

The land use change can negatively impact ecosystems, enriching water and soil with heavy
metals (HMs). The fragile riparian areas along the Medjerda River of Northern Algeria are …

The intensification of agriculture leads to worrying changes in agro-ecosystems. Research
has been conducted to bridge the gap between the desire to maintain ecological balance …

Soil is vital for food security and ecosystem nutrient recycling. Rapid infrastructure
development projects requiring mineral resource extraction have led to an overall decrease …

Plant cover and microclimatic conditions can profoundly alter the balance between
productivity and decay, with relevant effects on soil carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) pools …

and winter. The phyllosphere microbiome plays a significant role in plant physiological
metabolism. The study revealed the seasonal effect on the bacterial and fungal phyllosphere …