Unveiling the crucial role of soil microorganisms in carbon cycling: A review

H Wu, H Cui, C Fu, R Li, F Qi, Z Liu, G Yang… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Soil microorganisms, by actively participating in the decomposition and transformation of
organic matter through diverse metabolic pathways, play a pivotal role in carbon cycling …

Regenerative agriculture—A literature review on the practices and mechanisms used to improve soil health

R Khangura, D Ferris, C Wagg, J Bowyer - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Conventional farming practices can lead to soil degradation and a decline in productivity.
Regenerative agriculture (RA) is purported by advocates as a solution to these issues that …

Soil biodiversity supports the delivery of multiple ecosystem functions in urban greenspaces

K Fan, H Chu, DJ Eldridge, JJ Gaitan, YR Liu… - Nature Ecology & …, 2023 - nature.com
While the contribution of biodiversity to supporting multiple ecosystem functions is well
established in natural ecosystems, the relationship of the above-and below-ground diversity …

From energy to (soil organic) matter

A Gunina, Y Kuzyakov - Global change biology, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
In this concept paper, we propose a new view on soil organic matter (SOM) formation:
microorganisms use most of the organics entering the soil as energy rather than as a source …

Increasing contribution of microbial residues to soil organic carbon in grassland restoration chronosequence

Y Yang, Y Dou, B Wang, Y Wang, C Liang, S An… - Soil Biology and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Grassland restoration across the world increases soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration
which is critical for global C cycling and CO 2 removal from the atmosphere. However, the …

Contrasting pathways of carbon sequestration in paddy and upland soils

X Chen, Y Hu, Y ** systems
Y Rui, RD Jackson, MF Cotrufo… - Proceedings of the …, 2022 - National Acad Sciences
Intensive crop production on grassland-derived Mollisols has liberated massive amounts of
carbon (C) to the atmosphere. Whether minimizing soil disturbance, diversifying crop …

Phosphorus addition decreases plant lignin but increases microbial necromass contribution to soil organic carbon in a subalpine forest

R Luo, Y Kuzyakov, B Zhu, W Qiang… - Global Change …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Increasing phosphorus (P) inputs induced by anthropogenic activities have increased P
availability in soils considerably, with dramatic effects on carbon (C) cycling and storage …