Biotic homogenisation is defined as decreasing dissimilarity among ecological assemblages
sampled within a given spatial area over time. Biotic differentiation, in turn, is defined as …

Modern progress in soil biology is associated with the use of new molecular biology
methods based on the isolation of total DNA from soil and its further analysis. The two main …

Enhancing soil phosphate solubilization is a promising strategy for agricultural sustainability,
while little is known about the mechanisms of how microorganisms cope with differing …

Soil salinity acts as a critical environmental filter on microbial communities, but the
consequences for microbial diversity and biogeochemical processes are poorly understood …

Biochar-based fertilizer amendment can improve soil properties partly due to stimulated
microbial activities and growths. The karst ecosystem is prone to degradation and accounts …

Soils harbor highly diverse microbial communities that are critical to soil health, but
agriculture has caused extensive land use conversion resulting in negative effects on critical …

Microbial residues play a significant role in the formation of soil organic matter (SOM), but it
is not clear how microbial traits influence residue accrual and SOM persistence. By pairing …

Microplastic threats to biodiversity, health and ecological safety are adding to concern
worldwide, but the real impacts on the functioning of organisms and ecosystems are obscure …

Understanding microbial network assembly is a promising way to predict potential impacts of
environmental changes on ecosystem functions. Yet, soil microbial network assembly in …

Shrubs and herbs are two important types of vegetation that play a pivotal role in combating
land desertification in arid sandy land. Yet, the effects of plant litter on sandy soil microbial …