Soil microbiomes are critical for ecosystem functioning, yet the global influences of climate and agricultural practices on their diversity and structure remain incompletely characterized. Here we analyzed 1921 soil samples from 33 countries worldwide across diverse biomes to assess how climate gradients and agricultural inputs, including pesticides and fertilizers, shape prokaryotic and fungal communities. We found that micro...

Mapping Total Available Water (TAW) is particularly challenging in shallow, stony soils with limited water retention, as in the Monte Saso de Biota irrigated area (1185 ha, Zaragoza, Spain). TAW maps are needed to optimize water and energy for pumping. The objective was to elaborate and assess two types of maps: quantitative, using regressions of Sentinel-2 imagery with field data, and the classic qualitative approach, with so...

Purpose of Review Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) disrupt the synthesis, transport, action, or metabolism of endogenous hormones in the human body. EDCs often enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, or dermal contact and can accumulate in the body. Remobilization or transfer of EDCs can occur during lactation, causing human milk to become contaminated with a variety of EDCs, which could expose nursing infants and c...

Quinoa is considered a nutrient-rich crop with immense potential to address food security, particularly in challenging environments such as saline soils and drought. Extensive genetic resources and a reference genome exist, making it a model crop. However, breeding programs and biotechnological treatments are necessary to fully utilize quinoa as a model crop and expand quinoa agriculture, as it encounters challenges when grown...