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Alternative methods for sampling and preservation of photosynthetic pigments and tocopherols in plant material from remote locations
Current methods for the study of pigments involve freezing in liquid nitrogen and storage at −80°C or lyophilization until HPLC analysis. These requirements greatly restrict ecophysiological research in remote...
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Open AccessMulti-targeted metagenetic analysis of the influence of climate and environmental parameters on soil microbial communities along an elevational gradient
Mountain elevation gradients are invaluable sites for understanding the effects of climate change on ecosystem function, community structure and distribution. However, relatively little is known about the impa...
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Biological remediation treatments improve the health of a mixed contaminated soil before significantly reducing contaminant levels
The remediation of mixed contaminated soil is challenging as it often requires actions to minimize metal-induced risks while degrading organic contaminants. Here, the effectiveness of different bioremediation ...