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Revealing The Effects Of Climate Change And Fungicides On Soil Microbial Communities In The Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas, Armida Rivera
Revealing The Effects Of Climate Change And Fungicides On Soil Microbial Communities In The Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas, Armida Rivera
Theses and Dissertations
Fungicide applications are effective to prevent fungal pathogens that are known to cause crop damage and decrease yields. However, these pesticides can exert toxic or inhibitory effects on non-targeted organisms such as soil microbial communities. In addition, it is unknown to what extent shifts in temperature and soil moisture resulting from global climate change, alter the activities of non-targeted soil organisms. The aim of this study was to evaluate soil biological parameters such as soil respiration and enzyme activities involved in the cycling of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorous (Beta-glucosidase, Fluorescein Diacetate (FDA) Hydrolysis, urease, alkaline phosphatase, acid phosphatase, and N-acetyl-Beta-glucosaminidase) …