Soil microorganisms shape global element cycles in life and death. Living soil
microorganisms are a major engine of terrestrial biogeochemistry, driving the turnover of soil …

From recent developments on how roots affect soil organic carbon (SOC) an apparent
paradox has emerged where roots drive SOC stabilization causing SOC accrual, but also …

The relative contributions of aboveground versus belowground plant carbon inputs to the
stable soil organic carbon pool are the subject of much debate—with direct implications for …

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 …

Traditional fertilization management can damage soil structure and lead to severe soil
erosion. The practice of crop straw returning to the field reduces the negative impact of straw …

Soil organic carbon (SOC) is primarily formed from plant inputs, but the relative carbon (C)
contributions from living root inputs (ie rhizodeposits) vs litter inputs (ie root+ shoot litter) are …

Microbial-root associations are important to help plants cope with abiotic and biotic
stressors. Managing these interactions offers an opportunity for improving the efficiency and …

Although the global nitrogen (N) cycle is largely driven by soil microbes, plant root exudates
can profoundly modify soil microbial communities and influence their N transformations. A …

Agriculture is responsible for over half of the input of reactive nitrogen (N) to terrestrial
systems; however improving N availability remains the primary management technique to …

Microbial communities play important roles in soil health, contributing to processes such as
the turnover of organic matter and nutrient cycling. As soil edaphic properties such as …