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Large-diameter trees and deadwood correspond with belowground ectomycorrhizal fungal richness
BackgroundLarge-diameter trees have an outsized influence on aboveground forest dynamics, composition, and structure. Although their influence on...
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Abrupt change in tropical Pacific climate mean state during the Little Ice Age
The mean state of the tropical Pacific ocean-atmosphere climate, in particular its east-west asymmetry, has profound consequences for regional...
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Impact of injector nozzle diameter and hole number on performance and emission characteristics of CI engine powered by nanoparticles
To have energy sustainability and reduce emissions, it is essential to use alternative fuels in IC engines and improve their performance by using...
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Hierarchical traits of rhizosphere soil microbial community and carbon metabolites of different diameter roots of Pinus tabuliformis under nitrogen addition
Structures and functions were varied among roots with different diameters, and responded differently to nitrogen (N) addition, a phenomenon called...
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Impacts of grass basal diameter on runoff erosion force and energy consumption in gully bed in dry-hot valley region, Southwest China
PurposeGully erosion is one of the major contributors to severe land degradation in the Yuanmou Dry-hot Valley Region, Southwest China. Grass has...
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Prediction of rock burst intensity based on multi-source evidence weight and error-eliminating theory
Rock burst is the main geological hazard in deep underground engineering. For the prediction of the intensity of rock burst, a model for prediction...
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Impact of low molecular weight organic acids on heavy metal(loid) desorption in biochar-amended paddy soil
Low molecular weight organic acids (LMWOAs) are important soil components and play a key role in regulating the geochemical behavior of heavy...
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Structural stability and organic carbon stock of soils under three land use systems from semi-arid area of northern Ethiopia
To monitor soil and land degradation and identify climate-resilient land management practices, it is pertinent to understand land use influences on...
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Tillage Quality and Draught Force of a Novel Plough Concept with Cambered Disc
A prototype of a novel plough system (“hybrid plough”), invented by Huber Solution GmbH was tested on a silty loam soil according tillage quality...
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Effects of herbivory, fire, and vegetation type on soil compaction and aggregate stability in a semi-arid savanna
Vegetation type is an important component of savannas contributing to changes in soil health. In savanna landscapes, the tree-grass balance is...
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Using a weight of evidence approach to identify sources of microbiological contamination in a shellfish-growing area with “Restricted” classification
Shellfish-growing areas in rural catchments are occasionally affected by elevated faecal contamination from diffuse sources and may be subject to...
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A leaf litter fermented product as a source of low-molecular-weight compounds with potential to enhance cold tolerance of Begonia grandis
A leaf litter fermented product (LLFP) was prepared via aerobic fermentation of leaf litter of Betula pendula by indigenous microflora. The LLFP...
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Effects of low molecular weight organic acids on aggregation behavior of biochar colloids at acid and neutral conditions
Low molecular weight organic acids (LMWOAs), as active components in the rhizosphere carbon cycling, may influence the environmental behaviors of...
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Development of a method for weight determination of disaster-causing factors and quantitative risk assessment for tailings dams based on causal coupling relationships
Tailings dam failures may cause catastrophic losses of personnel and property as well as environmental pollution. Therefore, the accurate assessment...
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The addition of exogenous low-molecular-weight organic acids improved phytoremediation by Bidens pilosa L. in Cd-contaminated soil
Enhancing the uptake and enrichment of heavy metals in plants is one of the important means to strengthen phytoremediation. In the present study,...
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Effects of Zeolite on Aggregation, Nutrient Availability, and Growth Characteristics of Corn (Zea mays L.) in Cadmium-Contaminated Soils
Heavy metal accumulation in soil and water is one of major problems. The existence of large amounts of heavy metals in agricultural soils has...
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Gravimetric weight loss of steel in self-compacting concrete blended with wood ash and silica fume
The present research work deals with the development of self-compacting concrete (SCC) containing wood ash (WA), silica fume (SF) and their...
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Facilitated destabilization of physicochemically protected soil organic matter by root-derived low-molecular-weight organic acids
PurposeRoot-derived low-molecular-weight organic acids (LMWOAs) can impact the decomposition of soil organic matter (SOM) after being released into...
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Impacts of Different Sizes and Concentrations of Polyethylene on Chemical, Physical, Mechanical, and Biological Properties in a Loess Soil
Microplastics (MPs) are greatly released into soils in different ways, specifically through mulching practices in irrigated loess soils in northern...
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Effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons fluoranthene on the soil aggregate stability and the possible underlying mechanism
Soil contamination by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) is an increasing problem in many countries, impacting the ecological environment’s...
