Biodiversity: soil

How does soil biodiversity influence and response to above-ground biodiversity ... 

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Feedstock processes either for biodiesel or for ethanol production also present three further environmental effects such as fertihty of soils, biodiversity, and hydrological impacts (Kartha, 2006). Extended agricultural practices also affect increases of indirect emissions of carbon as well as other dangerous GHGs (eg, NOjc) and contribute to deforestation and biodiversity losses. 

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