A starting guide to root ecology: strengthening ecological concepts and standardising root classification, sampling, processing and trait measurements
In the context of a recent massive increase in research on plant root functions and their
impact on the environment, root ecologists currently face many important challenges to keep …
impact on the environment, root ecologists currently face many important challenges to keep …
Mycorrhizal fungi as mediators of soil organic matter dynamics
Inhabiting the interface between plant roots and soil, mycorrhizal fungi play a unique but
underappreciated role in soil organic matter (SOM) dynamics. Their hyphae provide an …
underappreciated role in soil organic matter (SOM) dynamics. Their hyphae provide an …
Ecological memory of recurrent drought modifies soil processes via changes in soil microbial community
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 …
indicates that drought may produce legacy effects on soil microbial communities. However, it …
Long-term soil warming decreases microbial phosphorus utilization by increasing abiotic phosphorus sorption and phosphorus losses
Phosphorus (P) is an essential and often limiting element that could play a crucial role in
terrestrial ecosystem responses to climate warming. However, it has yet remained unclear …
terrestrial ecosystem responses to climate warming. However, it has yet remained unclear …
Forest soil bacteria: diversity, involvement in ecosystem processes, and response to global change
The ecology of forest soils is an important field of research due to the role of forests as
carbon sinks. Consequently, a significant amount of information has been accumulated …
carbon sinks. Consequently, a significant amount of information has been accumulated …
[HTML][HTML] Soil multifunctionality is affected by the soil environment and by microbial community composition and diversity
Microorganisms are critical in mediating carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) cycling processes in
soils. Yet, it has long been debated whether the processes underlying biogeochemical …
soils. Yet, it has long been debated whether the processes underlying biogeochemical …
Mycorrhizal types differ in ecophysiology and alter plant nutrition and soil processes
Mycorrhizal fungi benefit plants by improved mineral nutrition and protection against stress,
yet information about fundamental differences among mycorrhizal types in fungi and trees …
yet information about fundamental differences among mycorrhizal types in fungi and trees …
Soil enzymes in a changing environment: current knowledge and future directions
This review focuses on some important and challenging aspects of soil extracellular enzyme
research. We report on recent discoveries, identify key research needs and highlight the …
research. We report on recent discoveries, identify key research needs and highlight the …
Microbial activity in forest soil reflects the changes in ecosystem properties between summer and winter
Understanding the ecology of coniferous forests is very important because these
environments represent globally largest carbon sinks. Metatranscriptomics, microbial …
environments represent globally largest carbon sinks. Metatranscriptomics, microbial …
Phospholipid fatty acid profiling of microbial communities–a review of interpretations and recent applications
Profiling of microbial communities in environmental samples often utilizes phospholipid fatty
acid (PLFA) analysis. This method has been used for more than 35 years and is still popular …
acid (PLFA) analysis. This method has been used for more than 35 years and is still popular …