The contentious nature of soil organic matter
The exchange of nutrients, energy and carbon between soil organic matter, the soil
environment, aquatic systems and the atmosphere is important for agricultural productivity …
environment, aquatic systems and the atmosphere is important for agricultural productivity …
Persistence of soil organic matter as an ecosystem property
Globally, soil organic matter (SOM) contains more than three times as much carbon as either
the atmosphere or terrestrial vegetation. Yet it remains largely unknown why some SOM …
the atmosphere or terrestrial vegetation. Yet it remains largely unknown why some SOM …
Direct evidence for microbial-derived soil organic matter formation and its ecophysiological controls
Soil organic matter (SOM) and the carbon and nutrients therein drive fundamental
submicron-to global-scale biogeochemical processes and influence carbon-climate …
submicron-to global-scale biogeochemical processes and influence carbon-climate …
Dynamic molecular structure of plant biomass-derived black carbon (biochar)
Char black carbon (BC), the solid residue of incomplete combustion, is continuously being
added to soils and sediments due to natural vegetation fires, anthropogenic pollution, and …
added to soils and sediments due to natural vegetation fires, anthropogenic pollution, and …
The black carbon cycle and its role in the Earth system
Black carbon (BC) is produced by incomplete combustion of biomass by wildfires and
burning of fossil fuels. BC is environmentally persistent over centuries to millennia …
burning of fossil fuels. BC is environmentally persistent over centuries to millennia …
Mineral–organic associations: formation, properties, and relevance in soil environments
Minerals and organic matter (OM) may form intricate associations via myriad interactions. In
soils, the associations of OM with mineral surfaces are mainly investigated because of their …
soils, the associations of OM with mineral surfaces are mainly investigated because of their …
Chemical structure and biological activity of humic substances define their role as plant growth promoters
Humic substances (HS) are dominant components of soil organic matter and are recognized
as natural, effective growth promoters to be used in sustainable agriculture. In recent years …
as natural, effective growth promoters to be used in sustainable agriculture. In recent years …
Stabilization of organic matter in temperate soils: mechanisms and their relevance under different soil conditions–a review
Mechanisms for C stabilization in soils have received much interest recently due to their
relevance in the global C cycle. Here we review the mechanisms that are currently, but often …
relevance in the global C cycle. Here we review the mechanisms that are currently, but often …
[PDF][PDF] Biochar application to soils
Biochar application to soils is being considered as a means to sequester carbon (C) while
concurrently improving soil functions. The main focus of this report is providing a critical …
concurrently improving soil functions. The main focus of this report is providing a critical …
Evaluation of change in biochar properties derived from different feedstock and pyrolysis temperature for environmental and agricultural application
In recent years, the application of biochar has increased significantly for sustainable and
efficient carbon sequestration, improving soil quality and enhancement of plant growth. The …
efficient carbon sequestration, improving soil quality and enhancement of plant growth. The …