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16 Citations
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Biodegradable Waste in Compost Production: A Review of Its Economic Potential

  • Ayesha Ansar,
  • Jianguo Du,
  • Qaiser Javed,
  • Muhammad Adnan and
  • Iqra Javaid

This study explores the economic benefits and challenges associated with biodegradable waste composting, highlighting its role in promoting sustainability through a circular economy framework. We reviewed the relevant literature and found 160 article...

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8 Citations
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Herbicides versus Nitrogen Cycle: Assessing the Trade-Offs for Soil Integrity and Crop Yield—An In-Depth Systematic Review

  • Maura Gabriela da Silva Brochado,
  • Laryssa Barbosa Xavier da Silva,
  • Alessandro da Costa Lima,
  • Yure Marin Guidi and
  • Kassio Ferreira Mendes

1 September 2023

The interaction of herbicides in the nitrogen cycle and their consequences on soil health and agricultural production are essential topics in agronomic research. In this systematic review article, we have synthesized recent studies on this subject. T...

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12 Citations
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15 Pages

31 December 2022

Reducing chemical fertilizers is critical for maintaining soil health and minimizing environmental damage. Biochar-based organic fertilizers reduce fertilizer inputs, improve soil fertility, increase crop productivity, and reduce environmental risks....

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24 Citations
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10 Pages

6 January 2023

The use of fertilizers is of the utmost importance for food security on a global scale. However, fertilizer production and overuse may yield environmental issues. In this research, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was used to estimate eighteen environment...

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11 Citations
7,067 Views
14 Pages

8 August 2024

Global warming driven by climate change has profound impacts on nitrogen dynamics in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The increased emissions of greenhouse gases alter the distribution and availability of nitrogen, which is a critical nutrient for...

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26 Citations
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24 Pages

Nitrogen-Fixing Symbiotic Paraburkholderia Species: Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives

  • Paula Bellés-Sancho,
  • Chrizelle Beukes,
  • Euan K. James and
  • Gabriella Pessi

8 March 2023

A century after the discovery of rhizobia, the first Beta-proteobacteria species (beta-rhizobia) were isolated from legume nodules in South Africa and South America. Since then, numerous species belonging to the Burkholderiaceae family have been isol...

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9 Citations
6,559 Views
31 Pages

Hemp (Cannabis salvia L.) Cultivation: Chemical Fertilizers or Organic Technologies, a Comprehensive Review

  • Fatemeh Ahmadi,
  • Daniel Kallinger,
  • August Starzinger and
  • Maximilian Lackner

18 July 2024

Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), renowned for its applications in environmental, industrial, and medicinal fields, is critically evaluated in this comprehensive review focusing on the impacts of chemical and organic fertilizers on its cultivation. As hemp...

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12 Citations
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28 Pages

Nitrogen, an essential element for plant growth and food production, presents significant challenges in agriculture due to the environmental consequences of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers. This review explores the potential of nitrogen-fixing cyanoba...

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