Abrupt versus gradual application of pesticides: effects on soil bacterial and fungal communities
Judith Riedo, Juan F. Dueñas, Susan Mbedi, Sarah Sparmann, Matthias C. Rillig
This study compares the effects of abrupt versus gradual pesticide applications on soil microbial communities, finding that fungal communities are more responsive and show increased evenness with gradual exposure.
Environmental Pollution · Jul 18, 2025Peer-reviewedEcology