Root and rhizosphere traits for enhanced water and nutrients uptake efficiency in dynamic environments.

Modern agriculture's goal of improving crop resource acquisition efficiency relies on the intricate relationship between the root system and the soil. Root and rhizosphere traits play a critical role in the efficient use of nutrients and water, especially under dynamic environments. This review emphasizes a holistic perspective, challenging the conventional separation of nutrient and water uptake processes and the necessity for an integrated approach.

Ferrihydrite coating reduces microplastic induced soil water repellency.

Addition of microplastics (MP) to soil has the potential to increase soil water repellency. However, coating of MP with soil abundant substances , iron compounds, can reduce this effect. Here, we tested if pre-coating or coating of MP with ferrihydrite (Fh) reduces soil water repellency.

Parent-implemented intervention for children in third to fifth grade with dyslexia.

Background: Few studies have investigated the acceptability and efficacy of intensive parent-implemented interventions for children with dyslexia.

Methods: We carried out a randomized controlled trial on 22 dyslexic children from 3rd to 5th grade. Reading performance was measured before (T1) and after (T2) summer by a selection of tests from the BALE and EDA batteries.

Biogels in Soils: Plant Mucilage as a Biofilm Matrix That Shapes the Rhizosphere Microbial Habitat.

Mucilage is a gelatinous high-molecular-weight substance produced by almost all plants, serving numerous functions for plant and soil. To date, research has mainly focused on hydraulic and physical functions of mucilage in the rhizosphere. Studies on the relevance of mucilage as a microbial habitat are scarce.

Synthesis and Performance of MOF-Based Non-Noble Metal Catalysts for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: A Review.

Hydrogen is widely regarded as a prime energy carrier for bridging the gap between renewable energy supply and demand. As the energy-generating component of the hydrogen cycle, affordable and reliable fuel cells are of key importance to the growth of the hydrogen economy. However, the use of scarce and costly Pt as an electrocatalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) remains an issue to be addressed, and in this regard, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are viewed as promising non-noble alternatives because of their self-assembly capability and tunable properties.