Research into organic matter in speleothems has progressed recently to encompass new
analytical approaches and applications, which offer increased potential in areas such as …

Decomposition is a major flux of the carbon cycle in forest soils and understanding the
involved processes is a key for budgeting carbon turnover. Decomposition is constrained by …

Abstract Characterization of soil dissolved organic matter (DOM) and understanding of the
interactions between soil microbial communities and DOM molecules along elevation …

Tidal wetlands, such as tidal marshes and mangroves, are hotspots for carbon
sequestration. The preservation of organic matter (OM) is a critical process by which tidal …

A large fraction of plant litter comprises recalcitrant aromatic compounds (lignin and other
phenolics). Quantifying the fate of aromatic compounds is difficult, because oxidative …

The aim of this work was to study the sensibility to warming of soil organic matter (SOM)
decomposition in Mediterranean high mountain areas. Thus, we investigated the effects of …

Plant carbon (C) inputs and their subsequent microbial transformation affect the build-up
process of soil organic C (SOC) pool. Nevertheless, there are knowledge gaps on how crop …

As a major plant‐derived soil organic carbon (SOC) component, lignin phenols are unique
biomarkers that reflect biogeochemical characteristics under different vegetation …

Decomposition of plant litter is a key process for the transfer of carbon and nutrients in
ecosystems. Carbon contained in the decaying biomass is released to the atmosphere as …

Aims Lignin has long been considered a recalcitrant component of plant materials. Its
degradation is critical for litter decomposition and the formation of soil organic matter …