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The selective bioherbicide action of a microalgae isolated from a Portuguese soil
Nunes, Telma; Melo, PaulaBackground: To meet the food needs of the world's expanding population without compromising environmental quality, it is necessary to use eco-friendly bio-resources to boost agricultural production and soil fertility. The eukaryotic microalgae and cyanobacteria present in biological soil crusts are highly adaptable photoautotrophic microorganisms [1,2]. Their ability to produce a wide range of bioactive co...
Exploring the microbiota of Eucalyptus globulus leaves: identification of poten...
Nunes, Telma; Lage, Olga; Quintela, Ana; Melo, PaulaBackground: The most common eucalyptus species in Portugal, Eucalyptus globulus Labill., has been planted as a source of wood for producing high-quality paper pulp since the mid-20th century (ICNF, 2019). Over the past 70 years, the area of eucalyptus plantations has steadily expanded, significantly impacting productivity and leading to an increased reliance on chemical fertilizers to sustain soil fertility acr...