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 …

Minerals are widely assumed to protect organic matter (OM) from degradation in the
environment, promoting the persistence of carbon in soil and sediments. In this Review, we …

The soil microbiome governs biogeochemical cycling of macronutrients, micronutrients and
other elements vital for the growth of plants and animal life. Understanding and predicting …

Throughout Earth's history, drought has been a common crisis in terrestrial ecosystems; in
human societies, it can cause famine, one of the Four Horsemen of the apocalypse. As the …

All soils harbor microaggregates, ie, compound soil structures smaller than 250 µm. These
microaggregates are composed of diverse mineral, organic and biotic materials that are …

A major thrust of terrestrial microbial ecology is focused on understanding when and how
the composition of the microbial community affects the functioning of biogeochemical …

Plant-microbe interactions in the rhizosphere are the determinants of plant health,
productivity and soil fertility. Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) are bacteria that can …

Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation are contributing to the entry of emerging
contaminants into the environment, posing a significant threat to soil health and quality …

Agriculture is a multifarious interface between plants and associated microorganisms. In
contemporary agriculture, emphasis is being given to environmentally friendly approaches …

Soil habitats contain vast numbers of microorganisms and harbor a large portion of the
planet's biological diversity. Although high-throughput sequencing technologies continue to …