Most of our terrestrial carbon (C) storage occurs in soils as organic C derived from living
organisms. Therefore, the fate of soil organic C (SOC) in response to changes in climate …

Traditionally, fungal taxonomy was based on observable phenotypic characters. Recent
advances have driven taxonomic conclusions towards DNA-based approaches and these …

The functions of soils are intimately linked to their three‐dimensional pore space and the
associated biogeochemical interfaces, mirrored in the complex structure that developed …

Understanding carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) sequestration in diversified crop** systems
provides a pivotal insight for soil health management. Here, the soil was sampled from an …

Soil organic carbon (SOC) is an important pool in the global carbon cycle, playing a vital role
in moderating atmospheric CO 2 concentrations. Soil is the largest carbon pool in terrestrial …

Plastics are widely considered to be a major threat particularly in the urban areas owing to
extensive use of plastic products. The current study is the first investigation to highlight the …

Fertilization could promote phosphorus (P) cycling in soil; however, it is unclear how long-
term fertilization regimes affect P-cycling-related microbial communities in different soil …

Biochar is a popular material that would effectively immobilize heavy metals in soil, which
can greatly decrease the health risk of heavy metals. Although many previous studies have …

Soil samples from an Alfisols with long-term (> 12 years) contrasting tillage intensities (ie, no-
till versus plow-till) were first divided into three distinct dry aggregate-size classes (ie, mega …

Contrasting tillage strategies not only affect the stability and formation of soil aggregates but
also modify the concentration and thermostability of soil organic matter associated with soil …