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 …
Clarifying the evidence for microbial‐and plant‐derived soil organic matter, and the path toward a more quantitative understanding
Predicting and mitigating changes in soil carbon (C) stocks under global change requires a
coherent understanding of the factors regulating soil organic matter (SOM) formation and …
coherent understanding of the factors regulating soil organic matter (SOM) formation and …
Microbial necromass as the source of soil organic carbon in global ecosystems
B Wang, S An, C Liang, Y Liu, Y Kuzyakov - Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2021 - Elsevier
Despite the recognized importance of the contribution of microbial necromass to soil organic
carbon (SOC) sequestration, at a global scale, there has been no quantification for cropland …
carbon (SOC) sequestration, at a global scale, there has been no quantification for cropland …
Quantitative assessment of microbial necromass contribution to soil organic matter
Soil carbon transformation and sequestration have received significant interest in recent
years due to a growing need for quantitating its role in mitigating climate change. Even …
years due to a growing need for quantitating its role in mitigating climate change. Even …
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 …
Microaggregates in soils
All soils harbor microaggregates, ie, compound soil structures smaller than 250 µm. These
microaggregates are composed of diverse mineral, organic and biotic materials that are …
microaggregates are composed of diverse mineral, organic and biotic materials that are …
The knowns, known unknowns and unknowns of sequestration of soil organic carbon
Soil contains approximately 2344Gt (1 gigaton= 1 billion tonnes) of organic carbon globally
and is the largest terrestrial pool of organic carbon. Small changes in the soil organic carbon …
and is the largest terrestrial pool of organic carbon. Small changes in the soil organic carbon …
Soil organic matter turnover is governed by accessibility not recalcitrance
Mechanisms to mitigate global climate change by sequestering carbon (C) in different 'sinks'
have been proposed as at least temporary measures. Of the major global C pools, terrestrial …
have been proposed as at least temporary measures. Of the major global C pools, terrestrial …
Active microorganisms in soil: critical review of estimation criteria and approaches
Microbial functioning refers to microbial activity because only the active microorganisms
drive biogeochemical processes. Despite the importance of active microorganisms, most …
drive biogeochemical processes. Despite the importance of active microorganisms, most …
Increasing soil carbon storage: mechanisms, effects of agricultural practices and proxies. A review
The international 4 per 1000 initiative aims at supporting states and non-governmental
stakeholders in their efforts towards a better management of soil carbon (C) stocks. These …
stakeholders in their efforts towards a better management of soil carbon (C) stocks. These …