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Biochar and Trichoderma as an Eco-friendly and Low-Cost Alternative to Improve Soil Chemical and Biological Properties
This study aimed to investigate the effects of biochar and Trichoderma spp. on soil chemical and biological properties and to determine whether their combined application could be a sustainable alternative in soi...
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Applications of Cr-rich composted tannery sludge in the soil decrease microbial biomass and select specific bacterial groups
The tannery industries generate a solid waste known as tannery sludge, which is composed of organic and inorganic compounds, mainly chromium (Cr). When Cr is not removed from the tannery sludge, this solid was...
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Enzymatic Stoichiometry in Soils from Physiognomies of Brazilian Cerrado
The enzymatic stoichiometry allows assessing microbial C, N, and P acquisition, being used to indicate a nutrient limitation in soils. This study evaluated the enzymatic stoichiometry in soils from different p...
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Dynamics of bacterial and archaeal communities along the composting of tannery sludge
The process of composting has been proposed as a biological alternative to improve the quality of tannery sludge (TS) by the action of microbial communities. However, there is limited knowledge about the dynam...
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Long-term effect of composted tannery sludge on soil chemical and biological parameters
Composting has been recommended as a suitable alternative for recycling wastes and could improve tannery sludge (TS) before its use. However, the long-term application of composted tannery sludge (CTS) may bri...
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Phytotoxicity and cytogenotoxicity of composted tannery sludge
Tannery sludge (TS) contains high levels of organic matter and chemical elements, mainly chromium (Cr). This can increase its toxicity, rendering it unsuitable for application to soil. However, composting has ...
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Time-dependent effect of composted tannery sludge on the chemical and microbial properties of soil
Composting has been suggested as an efficient method for tannery sludge recycling before its application to the soil. However, the application of composted tannery sludge (CTS) should be monitored to evaluate ...
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Repeated application of composted tannery sludge affects differently soil microbial biomass, enzymes activity, and ammonia-oxidizing organisms
Repeated application of composted tannery sludge (CTS) changes the soil chemical properties and, consequently, can affect the soil microbial properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the responses of s...