Microbial communities in soils are generally considered to be limited by carbon (C), which
could be a crucial control for basic soil functions and responses of microbial heterotrophic …

Global change has altered nitrogen availability in boreal forest soils. As ectomycorrhizal
fungi play critical ecological functions, shifts in their abundance and community composition …

Anthropogenic nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) deposition can change above-and belowground
biodiversity, including root-associated fungi that are tightly linked to plant fitness. We …

Atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition could affect various ecological processes in forest
ecosystems, including plant litter decomposition and nutrient cycling. However, the …

Beech stands are considered part of the ancient forest ecosystems in the northern
hemisphere. In mixed stands in beach forest ecosystems, the type of associated tree species …

Acid rain is a long-standing environmental issue that affects ecosystem properties. Great
attempts have been made to clarify how acid rain affects soil physiochemical and microbial …

The application of manure-derived biochar offers an alternative to avoid the direct
application of manure to soil causing greenhouse gas emission. Soil fauna, especially …

Background and aims Leaf litter decomposition constitutes a valuable ecosystem service by
recycling nutrients, transferring energy, and sequestrating carbon (C) in terrestrial …

The ecological impact of nitrogen (N) deposition has gained significance since the advent of
the industrial revolution. Although numerous studies have examined the impact of N …

Litter is an important component of forest ecosystems and plays an important eco-
hydrological function. Many studies have been carried out on litter at present, but less …