Assessment of Nitrogen Ceilings for Dutch Agricultural Soils to Avoid Adverse Environmental Impacts by Wim de Vries, Hans Kros, Oene Oenema, Jan Willem Erisman

“…This leads to a series of environmental impacts, including: (1) nitrate (NO3) contamination of drinking water, (2) eutrophication of freshwater lakes, (3) acidification and biodiversity impacts on terrestrial ecosystems, (4) ozone and particle formation affecting human health, and (5) global climate change induced by emissions of N2O. …”
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Influence of snow cover on albedo reduction by snow algae by Pablo Almela, James J. Elser, J. Joseph Giersch, Scott Hotaling, Trinity L. Hamilton

“…Understanding how subsurface snow algae influence albedo and snowmelt is crucial for accurate predictions of meltwater runoff, which impacts alpine ecosystems, glacier health, and water resources. Accurate projections are essential for managing freshwater supplies for agriculture, drinking water, and other vital uses. …”
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Sustainability of Paddy Rice Farming in the Conservation of Birds in Uganda Amidst a Growing Expansion of the Rice farming Industry. by Sarah, Nachuha, Twagiramaria, Fortunate

“…Rice has become a cash crop in Uganda, making the rice agro-ecosystems a common feature in ecological landscapes. …”
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Derivation of allometric equations and carbon content estimation in mangrove forests of Malaysia by Waseem Razzaq Khan, Michele Giani, Stanislao Bevilacqua, Shoaib Ahmad Anees, Kaleem Mehmood, M. Nazre, Abdul Aziz Bin Abdul Haddy, Abang Norizan Bin Abang Median, Japanie Bin Bujang, Fatin-Norliyana Mohamad-Ismail, Johar Mohamed, Zaiton Samdin, Rambod Abiri, Tuan-Marina Tuan-Ibrahim, Lydia-Suzieana Mohammad, Hamid-Reza Naji, Seemab Akram, Hazandy Abdul-Hamid, Timothy Dube

“…This study provides essential data for improving biomass and carbon stock estimation methods in Malaysian mangrove ecosystems. Our findings highlight these forests' economic and ecological importance, supporting their integration into climate change mitigation strategies and informing sustainable management and conservation policies for mangrove forests in Malaysia and similar regions.…”
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Facilitation of Tumor Stroma-Targeted Therapy: Model Difficulty and Co-Culture Organoid Method by Qiu-Shi Feng, Xiao-Feng Shan, Vicky Yau, Zhi-Gang Cai, Shang Xie

“…<b>Background:</b> Tumors, as intricate ecosystems, comprise oncocytes and the highly dynamic tumor stroma. …”
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Indirect and direct interactions between grain aphid and parasitoid in the presence of symbiont Regiella insecticola by Yue Man, Delu Li, Minghui Wang, Zuqing Hu, Jean-Luc Gatti, Nicolas Desneux, Peng Han, Chen Luo

“…Deciphering this type of indirect effect is essential for understanding dynamics of insect ecosystems and communities and to improve IPM success. …”
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The water footprint of lithium extraction technologies: Insights from environmental impact reports in Argentina's salt flats by Walter Fernando Díaz Paz, Lucas Seghezzo, Ariela Griselda Salas Barboza, Melisa Escosteguy, Paula Valentina Arias-Alvarado, Eduardo Kruse, Marc Hufty, Martín Alejandro Iribarnegaray

“…To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to estimate WF and BC for lithium extraction and provides data to assess water consumption and better understand its implications for local ecosystems and communities. We also contextualize freshwater consumption in lithium extraction projects by estimating the blue water intensity (WIblue) and the population equivalent (PE), namely the number of local inhabitants that would consume an equivalent volume of water. …”
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Designing EV Charging Energy Hubs to Meet Flexibility Requirements in Smart Grids by Walied Alfraidi, Fahad Alaql, Khalid AlMuhanna, Hassan M. Hussein Farh, Abdullrahman A. Al-Shamma’a

“…The proposed model underscores the critical role of energy hubs in facilitating the global shift toward decarbonization, aligning with contemporary goals for resilient and environmentally sustainable energy ecosystems. This work provides a scalable framework for future energy systems, with significant implications for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of renewable energy and sustainable mobility.…”
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Ecological-based insights into bat populations in the Yucatán Peninsula under a One Health approach: coexistence or biophobia by Ma. Fernanda Sánchez-Soto, Osiris Gaona, Ricardo Mercado-Juárez, Ricardo Mercado-Juárez, Alfredo Yanez-Montalvo, Arit de León-Lorenzana, Gabriela Borja-Martínez, Gabriela Borja-Martínez, Daniela Zaldívar, Stephany Rodríguez-González, Erika N. Hernández-Villegas, Andres Moreira-Soto, Jan Felix Drexler, Gerardo Suzán, Ella Vázquez-Domínguez, Luisa I. Falcón

“…Our results have set the baseline for zoonotic disease screening and prevention in the YP, highlighting the importance of coexistence with bats given their key role in maintaining the health of ecosystems.…”
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Phylogeography and population structure of the global, wide host-range hybrid pathogen Phytophthora × cambivora by Martin S. Mullett, Kris Van Poucke, Annelies Haegeman, Fran Focquet, Nicholas C. Cauldron, Brian J. Knaus, Marilia Horta Jung, Koji Kageyama, Ayaka Hieno, Hayato Masuja, Seiji Uematsu, Joan F. Webber, Clive M. Brasier, József Bakonyi, Kurt Heungens, Niklaus J. Grünwald, Thomas Jung

“…Abstract Invasive, exotic plant pathogens pose a major threat to native and agricultural ecosystems. Phytophthora × cambivora is an invasive, destructive pathogen of forest and fruit trees causing severe damage worldwide to chestnuts (Castanea), apricots, peaches, plums, almonds and cherries (Prunus), apples (Malus), oaks (Quercus), and beech (Fagus). …”
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Riverine microplastic discharge along the southern Black Sea coast of Türkiye by Yahya Terzi, Rafet Çağrı Öztürk, Ahmet Raif Eryaşar, İlhan Yandi, Ahmet Şahin, Fatih Yılmaz, Kenan Gedik, Sedat Gündoğdu

“…These findings underscore the urgent need for targeted mitigation strategies to safeguard marine ecosystems and biodiversity.…”
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SDG space: Revealing the structure and complementarities among sustainable development goals in China by Mimi Gong, Ke Yu, Changchang Zhou, Zhouyi Liu, Zhenci Xu, Ming Xu, Shen Qu

“…Furthermore, we identified strong complementarities between land-based ecosystems and clean water and climate actions using the finer-grained indicator-level space. …”
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Effector proteins of Funneliformis mosseae BR221: unravelling plant-fungal interactions through reference-based transcriptome analysis, in vitro validation, and protein‒protein doc... by Pratima Vasistha, Pushplata Prasad Singh, Divya Srivastava, Leena Johny, Sadhana Shukla

“…Abstract Background Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi form a highly adaptable and versatile group of fungi found in natural and man-managed ecosystems. Effector secreted by AM fungi influence symbiotic relationship by modifying host cells, suppressing host defense and promoting infection to derive nutrients from the host. …”
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Physical and Chemical Properties of Biodiesel Obtained from Amazon Sailfin Catfish (Pterygoplichthys pardalis) Biomass Oil by F. Anguebes-Franseschi, A. Bassam, M. Abatal, O. May Tzuc, C. Aguilar-Ucán, A. T. Wakida-Kusunoki, S. E. Diaz-Mendez, L. C. San Pedro

“…It represents an environmental option to mitigate a global problem of atmospheric pollution, and at the same time, it shows a commercial alternative to reduce the ecological impact caused by this fish in the diverse ecosystems to which it has spread. In addition, the great adaptability of this fish provides the possibility of a profitable process to have very high rates of reproduction and growth, allowing the generation of large amounts of biomass for the production of biodiesel.…”
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Development of New Biosorbent Based on Crosslinked Chitosan Beads with High Brilliant Blue FCF Removal Efficiency by Fatiha Lahgui, Beatriz Delgado Cano, Antonio Avalos Ramirez, Michèle Heitz, Hafida Hadjar, Samia Kaddour

“…Effluents containing synthetic anionic dyes can pose a risk to ecosystems, and they must be treated before their release to the environment. …”
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Effects of sub-monthly and sub-daily water level variations on water level fluctuation requirements of Phragmites australis and Phalaris arundinacea by Tingyu Zhang, Wenjuan Gao, Saibo Yuan, Xiaodie Jiang, Yongjing Zhao, Yongde Cui, Hongzhu Wang

“…These findings provide essential quantitative data to restore aquatic vegetation and carry out effective ecological water level management in large-scale riparian ecosystems.…”
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Four Decades of <i>Bacillus</i> Biofertilizers: Advances and Future Prospects in Agriculture by Xinmai Wu, Yan Liu, Baolei Jia, Lili Tao, Han Li, Jingbang Wang, Ziqi Yuan, Xiaobao Sun, Yanlai Yao

“…This study not only charts historical progress, but also proposes future research trajectories aimed at enhancing the application and effectiveness of microbial fertilizers across diverse ecosystems.…”
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Biodegradation of CAHs and BTEX in groundwater at a multi-polluted pesticide site undergoing natural attenuation: Insights from identifying key bioindicators using machine learning... by Feiyang Xia, Tingting Fan, Mengjie Wang, Lu Yang, Da Ding, Jing Wei, Yan Zhou, Dengdeng Jiang, Shaopo Deng

“…These contaminants pose serious risks to ecosystems and human health. Natural attenuation (NA) has emerged as a sustainable solution, with microorganisms playing a crucial role in pollutant biodegradation. …”
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Trade-off strategies between growth and defense of spring ephemeral plants in early spring by Liben Pan, Liben Pan, Tianqi Wang, Tianqi Wang, Vladimir L. Gavrikov, Xiaorui Guo, Xiaorui Guo, Liqiang Mu, Zhonghua Tang, Zhonghua Tang

“…Understanding the adaptive strategies of spring ephemerals is crucial for the introduction and cultivation of early spring plants, as well as for optimizing light energy utilization and nutrient cycling within ecosystems.MethodsWe evaluated 26 functional traits across four spring ephemerals and four spring non-ephemeral plants along an elevation gradient. …”
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Ophiostomatoid fungi associated with mites phoretic on bark beetles in Qinghai, China by Runlei Chang, Tuan A. Duong, Stephen J. Taerum, Michael J. Wingfield, XuDong Zhou, Z. Wilhelm de Beer

“…Abstract Bark beetle galleries are complex ecosystems where many microbes and other arthropods co-exist with the beetles. …”
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