Life and death in the soil microbiome: how ecological processes influence biogeochemistry
Soil microorganisms shape global element cycles in life and death. Living soil
microorganisms are a major engine of terrestrial biogeochemistry, driving the turnover of soil …
microorganisms are a major engine of terrestrial biogeochemistry, driving the turnover of soil …
Plant-or microbial-derived? A review on the molecular composition of stabilized soil organic matter
Soil organic matter (SOM) represents a major reservoir of stored carbon (C). However,
uncertainties regarding the composition and origin of stabilized SOM hinder the …
uncertainties regarding the composition and origin of stabilized SOM hinder the …
Clarifying the evidence for microbial‐and plant‐derived soil organic matter, and the path toward a more quantitative understanding
Predicting and mitigating changes in soil carbon (C) stocks under global change requires a
coherent understanding of the factors regulating soil organic matter (SOM) formation and …
coherent understanding of the factors regulating soil organic matter (SOM) formation and …
Soil organic matter formation, persistence, and functioning: A synthesis of current understanding to inform its conservation and regeneration
Soil organic matter (SOM) provides vital services to humanity. Its preservation and further
accrual are key to sustain food production and avoid an irreversible climate crisis. Here we …
accrual are key to sustain food production and avoid an irreversible climate crisis. Here we …
Beyond bulk: Density fractions explain heterogeneity in global soil carbon abundance and persistence
Understanding the controls on the amount and persistence of soil organic carbon (C) is
essential for predicting its sensitivity to global change. The response may depend on …
essential for predicting its sensitivity to global change. The response may depend on …
Modeling ecosystem-scale carbon dynamics in soil: the microbial dimension
J Schimel - Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
In predicting how soil C fluxes and stocks will change with the environment, models are a
critical tool for integrating datasets with theory. Models developed in the 1980's were based …
critical tool for integrating datasets with theory. Models developed in the 1980's were based …
Global patterns of geo-ecological controls on the response of soil respiration to warming
While soil respiration is known to be controlled by a range of biotic and abiotic factors, its
temperature sensitivity in global models is largely related to climate parameters. Here, we …
temperature sensitivity in global models is largely related to climate parameters. Here, we …
Soil organic carbon models need independent time-series validation for reliable prediction
Numerical models are crucial to understand and/or predict past and future soil organic
carbon dynamics. For those models aiming at prediction, validation is a critical step to gain …
carbon dynamics. For those models aiming at prediction, validation is a critical step to gain …
From pools to flow: The PROMISE framework for new insights on soil carbon cycling in a changing world
Soils represent the largest terrestrial reservoir of organic carbon, and the balance between
soil organic carbon (SOC) formation and loss will drive powerful carbon‐climate feedbacks …
soil organic carbon (SOC) formation and loss will drive powerful carbon‐climate feedbacks …
Current controversies on mechanisms controlling soil carbon storage: implications for interactions with practitioners and policy-makers. A review
There is currently an intense debate about the potential for additional organic carbon
storage in soil, the strategies by which it may be accomplished and what the actual benefits …
storage in soil, the strategies by which it may be accomplished and what the actual benefits …