Microbial interactions in soil are hidden, as they occur stealthily in a 'dark box'. This greatly
limits our understanding of microbial functions. Here, soil microorganisms were classified …

Fungi and bacteria are found living together in a wide variety of environments. Their
interactions are significant drivers of many ecosystem functions and are important for the …

Although numerous studies suggest that organic amendments are better at maintaining soil
fertility and crop production than mineral-only fertilization, it is unclear if this occurs in …

Communities of soil microorganisms (soil microbiomes) play a major role in biogeochemical
cycles and support of plant growth. Here we focus primarily on the roles that the soil …

Amino sugars are important indices for the contribution of soil microorganisms to soil organic
matter. Consequently, the past decade has seen a great increase in the number of studies …

The soil microbial community fulfils various functions, such as nutrient cycling and carbon
(C) sequestration, therefore contributing to maintenance of soil fertility and mitigation of …

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 …

In predicting how soil C fluxes and stocks will change with the environment, models are a
critical tool for integrating datasets with theory. Models developed in the 1980's were based …

Transdisciplinary approaches that provide holistic views are essential to properly
understand soil processes and the importance of soil to society and will be crucial in the …

Viruses are ubiquitous in nature and have various ecological functions. Despite their very
high abundance (up to 10 10 g− 1), viruses in soil remain disregarded with just a few, mostly …