Biological systems are composed of heterogeneous populations of cells that
intercommunicate to form a functional living tissue. Biological function varies greatly across …

Root exudation is an important process determining plant interactions with the soil
environment. Many studies have linked this process to soil nutrient mobilization. Yet, it …

The largest terrestrial organic carbon pool, carbon in soils, is regulated by an intricate
connection between plant carbon inputs, microbial activity, and the soil matrix. This is …

Iron (Fe) minerals play an important role in stabilizing soil organic carbon (SOC). Fe-
mediated SOC protection is mainly achieved through adsorption, co-precipitation, or …

Roots and the associated soil directly affected by root activity, termed the rhizosphere, have
both been extensively studied and recognized for their crucial role in soil functioning. The …

Due to extensive industrialization and escalation in pollution, the world is facing problems
related to soil heavy metal pollution. The traditional ways of soil remediation are neither …

Harnessing beneficial microorganisms is seen as a promising approach to enhance
sustainable agriculture production. Synthetic communities (SynComs) are increasingly …

Over the last 60 years, soil microbiologists have accumulated a wealth of experimental data
showing that the bulk, macroscopic parameters (eg, granulometry, pH, soil organic matter …

Reduction–oxidation (redox) reactions underlie essentially all biogeochemical cycles. Like
most soil properties and processes, redox is spatiotemporally heterogeneous. However …

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 …