Publications by authors named "Lara Acemel-Miguez"
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- Terrestrial ecosystems can absorb atmospheric mercury (Hg), but wildfires can release it due to altered ecological stability.
- This study analyzed sediment samples after a prescribed fire, measuring Hg concentrations in different size fractions and finding increased Hg levels post-fire.
- Results showed that prescribed fires can lead to significant Hg mobilization, with the 0.5-2 mm sediment fraction contributing most, highlighting the need for caution when using such fires for wildfire prevention.
Agricultural management influences the soil ecosystem by affecting its physicochemical properties, residues of pesticides and microbiome. As vineyards grow crops with the highest incidence of pesticides, the aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of conventional and sustainable management systems of vineyards from DOP Ribeiro on the soil's condition. Samples from soils under three different management systems were collected, and the main soil physicochemical properties were evaluated.
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