Research Keyword: soil chemistry

Actinorhizal plants and Frankiaceae: The overlooked future of phytoremediation

Actinorhizal plants are special trees and shrubs that team up with beneficial bacteria called Frankiaceae to clean up polluted and degraded soils. This natural partnership helps these plants survive harsh conditions like salty or heavy metal-contaminated soil while also cleaning up the environment. The bacteria help the plants by providing essential nitrogen and improving their ability to tolerate pollution, making them an inexpensive and sustainable solution for restoring degraded farmland.

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Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Boletus edulis, Imleria badia, Leccinum scabrum in the Context of Environmental Conditions and Heavy Metals Bioaccumulation

This study examined three popular edible mushroom species from Poland to understand their nutritional benefits and safety. While all three mushrooms are rich in beneficial compounds like antioxidants and immune-boosting polysaccharides, Boletus edulis (porcini) accumulates concerning levels of cadmium from soil. The research shows these mushrooms are safe in normal amounts, but eating excessive quantities of porcini mushrooms could exceed safe limits for toxic metals, especially for people in polluted areas.

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Biochemical, physicochemical property and archaea community characteristics in casing soil of cultivating Stropharia rugosoannulata

This study examined how soil changes during the five growth stages of king stropharia mushrooms. Researchers measured soil properties, enzyme activity, and identified archaeal microorganisms present in the soil. They found that soil chemistry and microbial communities changed predictably during mushroom development, with certain beneficial archaea being more active at specific growth stages. These findings can help farmers optimize growing conditions and reduce contamination problems in mushroom production.

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