Mapping management intensity types in grasslands with synergistic use of Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite images.

Grasslands, being vital ecosystems with significant ecological and socio-economic importance, have been the subject of increasing attention due to their role in biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration, and agricultural productivity. However, accurately classifying grassland management intensity, namely extensive and intensive practices, remains challenging, especially across large spatial extents. This research article presents a comprehensive investigation into the classification of grassland management intensity in two distinct regions of Poland, NUTS2 - namely Podlaskie (PL84) and Wielkopolskie (PL41), by integrating data from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite imagery.

Examining the Sensitivity of Satellite-Derived Vegetation Indices to Plant Drought Stress in Grasslands in Poland.

In this study, the emphasis is on assessing how satellite-derived vegetation indices respond to drought stress characterized by meteorological observations. This study aimed to understand the dynamics of grassland vegetation and assess the impact of drought in the Wielkopolskie (PL41) and Podlaskie (PL84) regions of Poland. Spatial and temporal characteristics of grassland dynamics regarding drought occurrences from 2020 to 2023 were examined.

Alterations in the Anatomy and Ultrastructure of Leaf Blade in Norway Maple ( L.) Growing on Mining Sludge: Prospects of Using This Tree Species for Phytoremediation.

Alterations in leaf architecture can be used as an indicator of the substrate toxicity level as well as the potential of a given plant species in the phytoremediation of polluted areas, e.g., mining sludge.

Copper, lead and zinc interactions during phytoextraction using Acer platanoides L.-a pot trial.

Of the many environmental factors that modulate the phytoextraction of elements, little has been learnt about the role of metal interactions. The study aimed to show how different concentrations of Cu, Pb and Zn in the cultivation medium influenced the biomass, plant development and phytoextraction abilities of Acer platanoides L. seedlings.

Chemical and Structural Characterization of Maize Stover Fractions in Aspect of Its Possible Applications.

In the last decade, an increasingly common method of maize stover management is to use it for energy generation, including anaerobic digestion for biogas production. Therefore, the aim of this study was to provide a chemical and structural characterization of maize stover fractions and, based on these parameters, to evaluate the potential application of these fractions, including for biogas production. In the study, maize stover fractions, including cobs, husks, leaves and stalks, were used.