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Effect of pyrolysis temperature on miscanthus (Miscanthus x giganteus) biochar physical, chemical and functional properties
(PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2014)The thermal conversion (pyrolysis) of biomass for energy production and the incorporation into agricultural soils of the carbon-rich byproduct (biochar) can contribute to the mitigation of climate change. The beneficial ... -
Effect of aluminium exposure on the release of organic acids and genistein from the roots of Lupinus albus L. plants
(Elsevier B.V., 2016)Aluminum (Al) toxicity is one of the main factors limiting crop productivity in strongly acidic soils. Plant tolerance to Al toxicity has been widely studied even if the mechanisms involved in the plant response are yet ... -
Heavy metal accumulation in urban soils and deciduous trees in the City of Bolzano, N Italy
(2016)Bioindicators are organisms able to provide indirectly or directly information on the impact of pollutants in the environment. The content of heavy metals or other toxic compounds in these living organisms is of great ... -
Tree species as tools for biomonitoring and phytoremediation in urban environments: a review with special regard to heavy metals
(2017)Trees play an important role for the improvement of environmental quality in urban areas. The improvement of microclimate, runoff mitigation, carbon storage and sequestration, noise reduction, air purification through ...