Plant–soil feedback (PSF) and diversity–productivity relationships are important research
fields to study drivers and consequences of changes in plant biodiversity. While studies …

It is well known that biodiversity positively affects ecosystem functioning, leading to
enhanced ecosystem stability. However, this knowledge is mainly based on analyses using …

Cassava, forming starch-rich, tuberous roots, is an important staple crop in smallholder
farming systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Its relatively good tolerance to drought and nutrient …

Expanding and intensifying agriculture has led to a loss of soil carbon. As agroecosystems
cover over 40% of Earth's land surface, they must be part of the solution put in action to …

Plant and soil microbial diversities are linked through a range of interactions, including the
exchange of carbon and nutrients but also herbivory and pathogenic effects. Over time …

Understanding factors that maintain ecosystem stability is critical in the face of
environmental change. Experiments simulating species loss from grassland have shown …

Context or problem Soil legacy effects of plants are important in facilitating or inhibiting
subsequent crop growth. However, in a pasture-crop rotation system, the impact of legume …

Communities of microorganisms in the soil can affect plants' growth and interactions with
aboveground herbivores. Thus, there is growing interest in utilizing soil microbiomes to …

Aims Intensive land management practices can compromise soil biodiversity, thus
jeopardizing long-term soil productivity. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) play a pivotal …

In response to environmental conditions, plants can alter the performance of the next
generation through maternal effects. Since plant–soil feedbacks (PSFs) influence soil …