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Teaching green analytical chemistry on the example of bioindication and biomonitoring (B & B) technologies Ghent University
Exploring the microbial response as a potential bio-indicator for soil health : insights from a controlled incubator experiment Ghent University Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Soil microorganisms are known to be sensitive to disturbances in their surroundings, and those microbial shifts can reflect the soil health status. Therefore, these shifts can potentially be used as a bio-indicator for soil health. However, measurements taken directly on field samples are often affected by strong spatiotemporal trends that are not related to the soil health status. To address this issue, this study aimed to understand whether ...
Tree leaf wettability as passive bio-indicator of urban habitat quality University of Antwerp
This study evaluated the effect of urban habitat quality on the wettability of tree leaves. We measured leaf wettability of five common tree species, i.e., Alnus glutinosa, Acer pseudoplatanus, Betula pendula, Quercus robur and Sambucus nigra, in semi-natural and industrial urban habitats in the city of Gent (Belgium). Possible seasonal variation was taken into account by measuring in late spring and in late summer. Drop contact angle (DCA), and ...
Nematodes as potential bio-indicator of the composting process Ghent University
Korstmossen als bio-indicator voor ammoniakconcentraties Research Institute for Nature and Forest
Korstmossen als bio-indicator voor ammoniakconcentraties. Eindrapport Meise Botanic Garden
The response of the soil microbiome after short-term disturbances: a bio-indicator to reflect the soil health status Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Chironomid distribution along a pollution gradient in Ethiopian rivers, and their potential for biological water quality monitoring Ghent University
Nematode assemblages in a nature reserve with historical pollution Ghent University
Nematodes, and especially nematode communities, have a large potential as bio-indicators. The present study aims to assess the nematode community structure of several sites with different historical pollution. Long-term polluted municipal waste-, tar- and sludge- sites were compared with less disturbed annex sites. At each site heavy metal and PAHs concentrations were measured together with soil texture classes, pH and total organic matter. ...