Deconstructing the microbial necromass continuum to inform soil carbon sequestration
Microbial necromass is a large, dynamic and persistent component of soil organic carbon,
the dominant terrestrial carbon pool. Quantification of necromass carbon stocks and its …
the dominant terrestrial carbon pool. Quantification of necromass carbon stocks and its …
[HTML][HTML] The physical structure of soil: determinant and consequence of trophic interactions
Trophic interactions play a vital role in soil functioning and are increasingly considered as
important drivers of the soil microbiome and biogeochemical cycles. In the last decade …
important drivers of the soil microbiome and biogeochemical cycles. In the last decade …
Soil microbial diversity and composition: Links to soil texture and associated properties
Soil texture is an essential component of soil survey for estimating potentials and limitations
of land use and management. It has been appreciated as an important predictor for …
of land use and management. It has been appreciated as an important predictor for …
Emergent properties of microbial activity in heterogeneous soil microenvironments: different research approaches are slowly converging, yet major challenges remain
Over the last 60 years, soil microbiologists have accumulated a wealth of experimental data
showing that the bulk, macroscopic parameters (eg, granulometry, pH, soil organic matter …
showing that the bulk, macroscopic parameters (eg, granulometry, pH, soil organic matter …
Priming effects: interactions between living and dead organic matter
Y Kuzyakov - Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2010 - Elsevier
In this re-evaluation of our 10-year old paper on priming effects, I have considered the latest
studies and tried to identify the most important needs for future research. Recent …
studies and tried to identify the most important needs for future research. Recent …
Rhizosphere priming: a nutrient perspective
Rhizosphere priming is the change in decomposition of soil organic matter (SOM) caused by
root activity. Rhizosphere priming plays a crucial role in soil carbon (C) dynamics and their …
root activity. Rhizosphere priming plays a crucial role in soil carbon (C) dynamics and their …
Germination and seedling establishment in orchids: a complex of requirements
HN Rasmussen, KW Dixon, J Jersáková… - Annals of …, 2015 - academic.oup.com
Background Seedling recruitment is essential to the sustainability of any plant population.
Due to the minute nature of seeds and early-stage seedlings, orchid germination in situ was …
Due to the minute nature of seeds and early-stage seedlings, orchid germination in situ was …
Soil health through soil disease suppression: which strategy from descriptors to indicators?
C Janvier, F Villeneuve, C Alabouvette… - Soil biology and …, 2007 - Elsevier
Soil is a component of primary importance in crop production, even if it is often neglected, or
only regarded as a physical support for the growth of plants. However, with the increasing …
only regarded as a physical support for the growth of plants. However, with the increasing …
Carbon dynamics in topsoil and in subsoil may be controlled by different regulatory mechanisms
It is estimated that in excess of 50% of the soil carbon stock is found in the subsoil (below 20–
30 cm). Despite this very few studies have paid attention to the subsoil. Although surface …
30 cm). Despite this very few studies have paid attention to the subsoil. Although surface …
[BOK][B] Soil organic matter in sustainable agriculture
Recognition of the importance of soil organic matter (SOM) in soil health and quality is a
major part of fostering a holistic, preventive approach to agricultural management. Students …
major part of fostering a holistic, preventive approach to agricultural management. Students …