Agricultural University Plovdiv

Ga3+ Replacing of Fe3+ as a “Trojan Horse” Antimicrobial Strategy: Modeling the Process within Bacterial Catalase–Peroxidase KatG

Abstract Replacement of Fe3+ by Ga3+ has emerged as a promising “Trojan horse” antimicrobial strategy in response to the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Because many bacterial proteins hijack host iron to sustain essential redox processes, substitution with redox...

Selection of Suitable Detection Methods for Microplastics in Soil—A Decision-Making Flowchart

The increasing occurrence of microplastics in environmental compartments such as water, soil, air, and food represents a growing challenge for environmental science and policy. Despite their ecological relevance, the reliable detection and quantification of microplastics are hamp...

Green Fiscal Instruments and the Circular Economy Transition in the EU-27: Does the Structure of Environmental Taxation Matter?

The European Union aims to double circular material use by 2030, yet the rate reached only 12.2% in 2024, and environmental tax revenue remains dominated by energy taxes. This article examines whether the composition and timing of environmental taxation and agricultural specialis...