Biota refers to the collective living organisms—plants, animals, and microorganisms—inhabiting a particular region or ecosystem. Research published in Plant and Animal Ecology examining biota encompasses investigations into how industrial activities and agricultural practices affect living communities in aquatic and…
Biota refers to the collective living organisms—plants, animals, and microorganisms—inhabiting a particular region or ecosystem. Research published in Plant and Animal Ecology examining biota encompasses investigations into how industrial activities and agricultural practices affect living communities in aquatic and terrestrial environments. Studies have documented the impacts of cassava mill effluents on microbial growth patterns and broader ecological systems in Nigeria, revealing how agricultural waste influences local biota. Additional work has assessed heavy metal contamination in water bodies and vegetation, examining how pollutants accumulate in specific plant species and affect aquatic organisms. The journal has also published research on symbiotic relationships within biota, particularly mycorrhizal associations and bio-fertilizer applications that modify plant growth in crops including sorghum, corn, tomato, and olive. These investigations employ spectroscopic methods to monitor biological responses and predict agricultural yields under symbiotic conditions. Further studies have evaluated how industrial flow stations impact surface water biota and how toxicants affect enzyme systems in fish species. Understanding biota dynamics matters because living communities serve as indicators of environmental health, support agricultural productivity through beneficial symbioses, and respond measurably to anthropogenic stressors including industrial pollution and agricultural intensification.
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The 12 articles above have been cited 212 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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