Mitigating soil compaction and enhancing corn (Zea mays L.) growth through biological and non-biological amendments by Shahrzad Hejazi Mahabadi, Mahdi Shorafa, Babak Motesharezadeh, Hassan Etesami

“…Notably, the application of biochar and microbial inoculants improved soil moisture retention (p < 0.05) and soil nutrient availability, particularly potassium and phosphorus, which increased by 18% and 23%, respectively. …”
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Increased consumption of ultra-processed foods and worse diet quality in colorectal cancer patients after colostomy: A prospective study. by Arenamoline Xavier Duarte, Karine de Almeida Silva, Isabela Borges Ferreira, Cristiana Araújo Gontijo, Geórgia das Graças Pena

“…There was a change in food consumption over time, with an increase in energy consumption (kcal and kcal/kg), lipids, and sodium, in addition to a reduction in some nutrients such as protein (g and g/kg), fiber, vitamin B1 and C and phosphorus. Regarding the key outcomes, BHEI-R and NOVA classification showed a poor diet quality with a reduction in total index (p = 0.022), raw food (p = 0.001), total fruits, and whole fruit consumption (p = 0.001), and an increase in sodium (p = 0.001) at 3 and/or 6 months after colostomy concomitant an increase in ultra-processed food (p = 0.015). …”
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Magnetoresistance Effect in NiFe/BP/NiFe Vertical Spin Valve Devices by Leilei Xu, Jiafeng Feng, Kangkang Zhao, Weiming Lv, Xiufeng Han, Zhongyuan Liu, Xiaohong Xu, He Huang, Zhongming Zeng

“…Here, we report magnetoresistance (MR) properties of a black phosphorus (BP) spin valve devices consisting of thin BP flakes contacted by NiFe ferromagnetic (FM) electrodes. …”
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Impact of Heat Moisture Treatment and Pregelatinization of Corn Starch on the Functional and Nutritional Properties of Breads Supplemented with Corn Germ by Seyed Mohammad Hosseini, Maryam Amiri, Asiye Ahmadi-Dastgerdi, Maryam Zokaei

“…Enriched bread by corn germ had more iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus compared to wheat bread. Regarding overall acceptability, no significant difference was observed between treated and untreated bread (p>0.05). …”
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Influence of initial surface roughness on the deposition and adhesion of electroless Ni-P plating on 6H-SiC substrate by Hossein Ahmadian, Tianfeng Zhou, Weijia Guo, Qian Yu, A.M. Sadoun, A. Fathy, Yang Xuanzhe, M. Elmahdy

“…The aim of this study is to examine the effect of substrate surface roughness on the deposition and adhesion properties of electroless Nickel-Phosphorus (Ni-P) plating on 6H-SiC substrates, which is a typical mold material for Precision Glass Molding (PGM). …”
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Bioconversion of municipal organic solid waste in to compost using Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens) by Priscilla Addo, Sampson Oduro-Kwarteng, Samuel Gyasi, Esi Awuah

“…The nutrient level, heavy metal content and presence of microbes were analyzed before and after the decomposition process.Results The study discovered that the Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (NPK)content   increased in the compost produced. …”
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The occurrence of wheat crown rot correlates with the microbial community and function in rhizosphere soil by Yajiao Wang, Jian Feng, Jianhai Gao, Sen Han, Qiusheng Li, Lingxiao Kong, Yuxing Wu

“…The results revealed that WCR decreased rhizosphere soil pH, the content of available nitrogen and phosphorus, and the abundance of beneficial taxa such as Bacillus and Streptomyces. …”
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Proximate, Mineral Contents and Physicochemical Properties of <i>Chrysophyllum Albidum</i> (African Star Apple) Kernel Flour and Oil by S.S. Audu, C.I. Beetseh, D.U. Edward-Ekpu, A.A. Ewuga

“…The results from the Mineral Analysis showed the kernel has 0.01 mg/g of copper, 0.01 mg/g of Iron, 37.50 mg/g of phosphorus, 57.37 mg/g of calcium and 0.44 mg/g magnesium. …”
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Soil fertility management on sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) production in Northern Ethiopia: A review by Fiseha Baraki, Fisseha Hadgu, Gebremedhin Berhe

“…The organic carbon, total N (Nitrogen), available P (Phosphorus), S (Sulfur) and Zn (Zinc) are below optimum value while K is sufficient in the soil and moderately alkaline soil. …”
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Particle-size fractions-dependent extracellular enzyme activity in sediments and implications for resource allocation in a subtropical mangrove ecosystem by L. Luo, J.-D. Gu

“…Five enzymes involved in carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) cycling were analyzed in the sand, silt, and clay of sediments. …”
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Association of dietary intake with cancer of the digestive system: a cross-sectional study by Xinxin Qin, Litao Ge, Song Wu, Wei Li

“…Categorical variables were described as percentages, and p-values were calculated using weighted chi-square tests.ResultsWe found that protein, vitamin B1, calcium, and iron intake were positively associated with colorectal cancer; vitamin B2 and phosphorus intake were negatively related to colorectal cancer; dietary folate and vitamin B12 intake were negatively associated with gastric cancer; vitamin D and copper intake were positively associated with gastric cancer; vitamin E intake was negatively related to the development of hepatocellular carcinoma; and lycopene, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, and zinc intake was positively associated with the development of liver cancer. …”
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Nafion®-Containing Solid Lipid Nanoparticles as a Tool for Anticancer Pt Delivery: Preliminary Studies by Maddalena Sguizzato, Elisabetta Esposito, Marcus Drechsler, Eleonora Gallerani, Riccardo Gavioli, Paolo Mariani, Federica Carducci, Rita Cortesi, Paola Bergamini

“…The protonation occurs selectively at nitrogen; hence protonated PTA maintains its ability to coordinate platinum via its phosphorus atom.…”
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Effect of agro industrial wastes compost on soil health and onion yields improvements: Study at field condition by Feyisa Girma Erana, Tesfaye Alemu Tenkegna, Seyoum Leta Asfaw

“…But no significant effect was found on electrical conductivity (EC), available phosphorus (P) compared to the control. Exchangeable Na, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn, and Cu increased while Pb, Cr, and Mn value showed no significant change with compost application. …”
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Varying effects of Vicia sativa and Vicia villosa on bacterial composition and enzyme activities in nutrient-deficient sugarcane soils under greenhouse conditions by Emihle Ngonini, María A. Pérez-Fernández, Anathi Magadlela

“…The nutrient concentrations, N and phosphorus (P) cycling bacteria, and extracellular enzyme activities of 5 soils were determined pre-planting and post-V. sativa and V. villosa harvest. …”
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Effects of grazing on alpine grassland soil available nutrients across the Tibetan Plateau by Tongyong Zhou, Tongyong Zhou, Hui Yang, Yangong Du

“…IntroductionAlpine grasslands on the Tibetan Plateau are increasingly affected by grazing, resulting in complex changes in soil nutrient availability.MethodsThis meta-analysis evaluates the effects of different grazing intensities on soil available nitrogen (AN), phosphorus (AP), and potassium (AK), and identifies key environmental drivers.ResultsResults show that grazing significantly increased AN by 11.9% and reduced AK by 14.5%, while its impact on AP was negligible. …”
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Nutritional and Rheological Characterization of an Infant Flour Based on Parboiled Rice (Oryza sativa), Spirulina (Spirulina platensis), and Cashew Nut (Anacardium occidentale) by Love Mouka Mahouli, Bruno Fotso Saah, Hygride Dongmo, Justine Odelonne Kenfack, Bilkissou Njapndounke, Marie Madeleine Nanga Ndjang, Mathilde Julie Klang

“…The responses evaluated where proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals (iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, and zinc), carotenoids, fibers, and ash content. …”
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Nutritional enrichment of traditional complementary foods using underutilized nutritious plant foods in sub-Saharan Africa: their nutritional potential and health benefits: A scopi... by Diriba Chewaka Tura, Tefera Belachew, Dessalegn Tamiru, Kalkidan Hassen Abate

“…The review revealed that maize; apredominant stable crop used for the formulation of complementary food was enriched with amaranth, moringa and baobab that resulted in the enhancement of protein, iron, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iodine, manganese and potassium. …”
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Treatment Technology of Microbial Landscape Aquatic Plants for Water Pollution by Ming Hu, Lei Li

“…It can be divided into the total nitrogen content, total phosphorus content, and COD value data, and chromaticity detection of each group of the test is continuously monitored weekly to comprehensively detect and observe the repair effect on contaminated water bodies. …”
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EFFECTS OF LIME, VERMICOMPOST, AND BLENDED FERTILIZER ON MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.) POSTHARVEST SELECTED SOIL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN ASSOSA DISTRICT, NORTH WESTERN ETHIOPIA by Abdisa Abebe, Markku Yli-Halla, Lemma Wogi, Abdissa Bekele

“…Similarly, the combined application of 200 kg ha-1 NPSZnB fertilizer and 5 t ha-1 vermicompost with lime significantly increased available phosphorus, sulfur, and extractable micronutrients. …”
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The Impact of Nickel Mining on Soil Properties and Growth of Two Fast-Growing Tropical Trees Species by Ricksy Prematuri, Maman Turjaman, Takumi Sato, Keitaro Tawaraya

“…Soil pH, available phosphorus (P) concentration, total carbon (TC) and total nitrogen (TN) concentration, C/N ratio, cation exchange capacity (CEC), and exchangeable K, Na, Mg, Ca, Fe, and Ni concentrations were determined. …”
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