Austrian Institute of Technology

Soil physicochemical properties, microbial communities, and lucerne performance under organic fertilization in a long-term cropping system in Austria

Long-term organic fertilization can shape soil functioning and forage performance and quality, but its depth-dependent effects under semi-arid conditions are not well quantified. We assessed the impact of prolonged organic fertilization systems (FSs) on soil properties, soil micr...

Geographies in flux - how time and location influence shrinking medium-sized cities

Urban shrinkage has emerged as a significant challenge across Europe, particularly for medium-sized cities (MSCs) with populations between 20,000 and 100,000. While previous research has largely focused on demographic decline in large cities, the spatial and institutional dynamic...