It is still problematic to use enzyme activities as indicators of soil functions because:(1)
enzyme assays determine potential and not real enzyme activities;(2) the meaning of …

This paper reviews the current knowledge of microbial processes affecting C sequestration
in agroecosystems. The microbial contribution to soil C storage is directly related to …

We summarize progress with respect to (1) different approaches to isolate, extract, and
quantify organo‐mineral compounds from soils,(2) types of mineral surfaces and associated …

Human efforts to produce ever-greater amounts of food leave their mark on our environment.
Persistent use of conventional farming practices based on extensive tillage, especially when …

Soil management practices influence soil physical and chemical characteristics and bring
about changes in the soil microbial community structure and function. In this study, the …

It is well known that soil organisms, particularly microbiota, play an essential role in the
cycling of elements and stabilization of soil structure (1, 2). The mineralization of organic …

Soil biochemical properties are indicators of soil quality, but there is still no consensus as to
how they should be used. We review the trends in their use over the last decade. Generally …

Soil is a component of primary importance in crop production, even if it is often neglected, or
only regarded as a physical support for the growth of plants. However, with the increasing …

Conservation agriculture through the use of crop residue retention and no-tillage (NT) has
been widely practiced to improve agricultural soil quality, such as to increase soil organic …

Conservation tillage covers a range of tillage practices, mostly non‐inversion, which aim to
conserve soil moisture and reduce soil erosion by leaving more than one‐third of the soil …