Mycorrhizal fungi constitute a considerable sink for carbon in most ecosystems. This carbon
is used for building extensive mycelial networks in the soil as well as for metabolic activity …

The relationship between biodiversity and biomass has been a long standing debate in
ecology. Soil biodiversity and biomass are essential drivers of ecosystem functions …

Climate change is altering the frequency and severity of drought events. Recent evidence
indicates that drought may produce legacy effects on soil microbial communities. However, it …

The current opinion and position paper highlights (1) correct assignation of indicator
phospholipid fatty acids (PLFA),(2) specificity and recycling of PLFA in microorganisms, and …

Microplastic pollution has become an increasingly pervasive issue worldwide, but little is
known about its effects on the soil environment. A soil microcosm experiment was conducted …

Plants rapidly release photoassimilated carbon (C) to the soil via direct root exudation and
associated mycorrhizal fungi, with both pathways promoting plant nutrient availability. This …

Although soil microorganisms play a central role in the soil processes that determine nutrient
availability and productivity of forest ecosystems, we are only beginning to understand how …

The determination of the phospholipid fatty acid (PLFA) pattern of soil organisms has
become one of the most commonly used methods to study microbial community structure …

Subsoils are known to harbor large amounts of soil organic carbon (SOC) and may
represent key global carbon (C) sinks given appropriate management. Although …

Soil management practices influence soil physical and chemical characteristics and bring
about changes in the soil microbial community structure and function. In this study, the …