Synthetic fertilizers have supported the global world agriculture and food systems since 20th
century, they have contributed significantly to increase soil productivity so as to achieve …

Priming of soil organic matter (SOM) decomposition by microorganisms is a key
phenomenon of global carbon (C) cycling. Soil pH is a main factor defining priming effects …

Microplastic pollution is a topic of increasing concern, especially since this issue was first
addressed in soils. Results have so far been variable in terms of effects, suggesting that …

Soil microbes make up a significant portion of the genetic diversity and play a critical role in
belowground carbon (C) cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. Soil microbial diversity and …

Microplastics (MPs) as emerging contaminants have attracted attention worldwide, but little
is known on their interactions with metallic contaminants in soil-plant systems. Here, we …

Soil respiration (Rs) plays a crucial role in regulating carbon (C) cycling in terrestrial
ecosystems and the atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO 2) concentration. However, the impact …

Plant growth often occurs under a range of stressful conditions, including soil acidity and
alkalinity. Hydrogen ion concentration, which determines pH of the soil, regulates the entire …

Prokaryotic life has dominated most of the evolutionary history of our planet, evolving to
occupy virtually all available environmental niches. Extremophiles, especially those thriving …

Soil microbes, the main driving force of terrestrial biogeochemical cycles, facilitate soil
organic matter turnover. However, the influence of the soil fauna on microbial communities …

Microorganisms are critical in mediating carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) cycling processes in
soils. Yet, it has long been debated whether the processes underlying biogeochemical …