In the environment enzymes may play important and different roles at least in three cases: as
main agents (as isolated, cell-bound or immobilized enzymes) in charge of either the …

Mining practices and the absence of proper mine land reclamation has led to heavy metal
contaminated sites with serious impact on the ecosystems and risk for human health. The …

The widespread application of antibiotics and plastic films in agriculture leads to new
characteristics of soil pollution with the coexistence of antibiotics and microplastics …

The main purpose of the chapter is clarify description of the role of intracellular
enzymedehydrogenase in the soil environment, as well as presentation of soil factors …

The effect of organic and inorganic fertiliser amendments is often studied shortly after
addition of a single dose to the soil but less is known about the long-term effects of …

There is growing interest in the applications of soil enzymes as early indicators of soil quality
change under contrasting agricultural management practices. However, despite there being …

Unsuitable agricultural practices together with adverse environmental conditions have led to
degradation of soil in many Mediterranean areas. One method for recovering degraded soils …

Soil degradation and desertification affect many areas of the planet. One such area is the
Mediterranean region of SE Spain, where the climatological and lithological conditions …

Background and aims Soil microbial communities influence nutrient cycling, chemistry and
structure of soil, and plant productivity. In turn, agronomic practices such as fertilization and …

Soybean (Glycine max L.)–wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) rotation is one of the profitable
crop** systems under rainfed conditions in the sub-temperate agro-ecosystem of the …