The present paper reviews the most recent advances regarding the effects of chemical and
organic fertilizers on soil microbial communities. Based on the results from the articles …

An exhaustive meta-analysis of 132 long-term (≥ 10 years) studies worldwide was carried
out to determine the effects of the use of organic amendments (OA) and OA+ inorganic …

Soil organic carbon (SOC) is essential for soil fertility and climate change mitigation, and
carbon can be sequestered in soil through proper soil management, including straw return …

The impacts of 20-yr using amendments on the restoration of properties of an Alfisol was
evaluated at the Waterman Farm, Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory …

A comprehensive synthesis of 32 long-term experiments in China is performed by
comparing yields and SOM contents and their time by nutrient management responses …

Soil organic matter (SOM) is an important natural resource. It is fundamental to soil and
ecosystem functions across a wide range of scales, from site-specific soil fertility and water …

Application of organic amendments, such as maize straw and its derived biochar and
compost are considered as effective strategies for sustaining soil productivity. However …

Mediterranean woody crops, such as olive and almond farming, and vineyards are usually
cultivated in soils low in organic matter, with limited water availability and frequently on …

How to address soil carbon (C) sequestration and crop straw recycling is an intractable
challenge for agriculture. The application of various agricultural straws (including fresh …

Abstract Changes in total organic C (CT), water-soluble organic C (C WS), microbial
biomass C (C MB), C mineralization, particulate organic C (CP), labile organic C (CL), C …