Soil organic carbon storage as a key function of soils-A review of drivers and indicators at various scales
The capacity of soils to store organic carbon represents a key function of soils that is not only
decisive for climate regulation but also affects other soil functions. Recent efforts to assess …
decisive for climate regulation but also affects other soil functions. Recent efforts to assess …
[HTML][HTML] Reviews and syntheses: The mechanisms underlying carbon storage in soil
Soil organic matter (OM) represents a key C pool for climate regulation but also an essential
component for soil functions and services. Scientific research in the 21st century has …
component for soil functions and services. Scientific research in the 21st century has …
Earthworms building up soil microbiota, a review
RM Medina-Sauza, M Álvarez-Jiménez… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
The positive effect of earthworms on soil processes and plant growth has been extensively
documented. The capacity of earthworms to decompose organic matter has been attributed …
documented. The capacity of earthworms to decompose organic matter has been attributed …
The role of earthworms in agronomy: Consensus, novel insights and remaining challenges
Earthworms have a prominent role in supporting soil functioning and thus in providing key
services to humanity. Their beneficial role relates to effects on soil structure, carbon and …
services to humanity. Their beneficial role relates to effects on soil structure, carbon and …
A review of earthworm impact on soil function and ecosystem services
Biodiversity is responsible for the provision of many ecosystem services; human well‐being
is based on these services, and consequently on biodiversity. In soil, earthworms represent …
is based on these services, and consequently on biodiversity. In soil, earthworms represent …
Why is the influence of soil macrofauna on soil structure only considered by soil ecologists?
These last twenty years have seen the development of an abundant literature on the
influence of soil macrofauna on soil structure. Amongst these organisms, earthworms …
influence of soil macrofauna on soil structure. Amongst these organisms, earthworms …
Earthworms and eco-consequences: Considerations to soil biological indicators and plant function: A review
Earthworms have been well reported to have a beneficial effect on soil microbes, soil
microbial biomass (SMB), fungal community, soil structure, water retention and plant growth …
microbial biomass (SMB), fungal community, soil structure, water retention and plant growth …
Endogeic earthworms shape bacterial functional communities and affect organic matter mineralization in a tropical soil
L Bernard, L Chapuis-Lardy, T Razafimbelo… - The ISME …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Priming effect (PE) is defined as a stimulation of the mineralization of soil organic matter
(SOM) following a supply of fresh organic matter. This process can have important …
(SOM) following a supply of fresh organic matter. This process can have important …
Can earthworms simultaneously enhance decomposition and stabilization of plant residue carbon?
Earthworm activity can strongly influence soil structure and organic matter (OM) dynamics of
agricultural soils. Several short-term studies (≤ 90 days) have shown that earthworms can …
agricultural soils. Several short-term studies (≤ 90 days) have shown that earthworms can …
Impacts of earthworms on soil components and dynamics. A review
Earthworm populations are important decomposers contributing to aggregate formation and
nutrient cycling processes involving nitrogen cycles, phosphorus and carbon. They are …
nutrient cycling processes involving nitrogen cycles, phosphorus and carbon. They are …