Fundamental processes for the biodeterioration of stone and metal involve many of the
same microbially mediated reactions–oxidation, reduction, acid dissolution and elemental …

In the digital soil map** (DSM) framework, machine learning models quantify the
relationship between soil observations and environmental covariates. Generally, the most …

We performed a systematic review of the scientific literature on the coastal lomas, and
discuss their origin, fog dependence, biodiversity patterns, and conservation. Coastal lomas …

Understanding the spatial distribution of soil organic carbon (SOC) content over different
climatic regions will enhance our knowledge of carbon gains and losses due to climatic …

Climate and litter quality drive litter decomposition, but there is currently little consensus on
their relative importance, likely because studies differ in the duration, the climatic gradients …

Biocrusts are associations of various prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms in the top
millimeters of soil, which can be found in every climate zone on Earth. They stabilize soils …

Forests are ecosystems critical to understanding the global carbon budget, due to their
carbon sequestration potential in both aboveground and belowground compartments …

Microorganisms release nutrients from minerals. However, this process is not yet well
understood despite its importance for soil fertility. The aim of this study was to determine …

Microbial activity and functioning in soils are strongly limited by carbon (C) availability, of
which a great proportion is released by living roots. Rhizodeposition and especially root …

Abstract The Chilean Coastal Cordillera features a spectacular climate and vegetation
gradient, ranging from arid and unvegetated areas in the north to humid and forested areas …