The aims of this study were to evaluate the microbial diversity of different lignocellulosic
biomasses during degradation under natural conditions and to isolate, select, characterise …

At very low concentrations selenium is an essential micronutrient for humans, animals and
some lower plants including algae and bacteria, whereas Se is extremely toxic at higher …

Eroded bare land stabilization is important to reduce soil erosion and stimulate soil carbon
(C) sequestration for improved soil biogeochemical quality in hillslope soils. This study …

Of the various biomass crops, one of the most promising for bioenergy or biochemical
production is giant reed (Arundo donax L.): It is tolerant to a wide range of environmental …

Cardoon seed oil (CO), derived from the nonedible Cynara cardunculus plant, growing in
marginal and contaminated soils of Mediterranean regions, was successfully epoxidized …

Different approaches were used to model soil losses in the Sele River basin (southern Italy)
characterized by data scarcity. The suitability of models interpolating different sources of …

The results of experiments carried out in the National Interest Priority Site (NIPS) Agro
Aversano-Litorale Domizio in Campania (southern Italy) within the framework of the project …

Plant roots play a key role in erosion control by increasing soil resistance to shear stress.
Root tensile strength data have been published for natural systems, less is available on …

Rainfall and overland flow are fundamental processes for Earth's ecosystems but can also
be land disturbing forces, particularly when triggered by extreme hydro-meteorological …

Abstract Hydrolysates of Giant reed (Arundo donax) biomass from three different
agronomical conditions were used to grow the oleaginous yeast L. Starkey. The …