Publications by authors named "Schaefer Douglas Allen"
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- Cyanobacteria need liquid water to photosynthesize, while green algae can do so with just water vapor. In certain trans-Himalayan areas, some species that usually host cyanobacteria were found to also contain green algae.
- Research involved collecting samples from high elevations (2000 to 4000 m) and analyzing them for chlorophyll content to evaluate green algal abundance, alongside genetic sequencing for identification. Results indicated that these organisms should be classified as chloro-cyanolichens, with both green algae and cyanobacteria present.
- Experiments showed that various species could perform photosynthesis even at low humidity levels (33%) and that chlorophyll levels were similar between different species; however,
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- * Findings reveal that specific types of microplastics, like low-density polyethylene and biodegradable polylactic acid, reduce nitrogen and organic carbon in soil, particularly in sandy and alkaline soils.
- * The impact varies based on microplastic size, soil composition (like dissolved organic carbon levels), and environmental conditions such as temperature and precipitation, highlighting the complex nature of these interactions.
Micro- and nano-plastics have widely been recognized as major global environmental problem due to its widespread use and inadequate waste management. The emergence of these plastic pollutants in agroecosystem is a legitimate ecotoxicological concerns for food web exchanges. In agriculture, micro/nano plastics are originated from a variety of different agricultural management practices, such as the use of compost, sewage sludge and mulching.
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