Coastal seagrass, mangrove and salt-marsh ecosystems—also termed blue-carbon
ecosystems—play an important role in the global carbon cycle. Much of the organic carbon …

This review focuses on some important and challenging aspects of soil extracellular enzyme
research. We report on recent discoveries, identify key research needs and highlight the …

Enzyme activity as a method for soil biochemistry and microbiology research has a long
history of more than 100 years that is not widely acknowledged in terms of adherence to …

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) plays a vital role in biogeochemical processes and in
determining the responses of soil organic matter (SOM) to global change. Although the …

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 …

The tremendous reservoir of soil organic carbon (SOC) in wetlands is being threatened by
water-table decline (WTD) globally. However, the SOC response to WTD remains highly …

The net primary production of the biosphere is consumed largely by microorganisms, whose
metabolism creates the trophic base for detrital foodwebs, drives element cycles, and …

Extracellular enzymes, primarily produced by microorganisms, affect ecosystem processes
because of their essential roles in degradation, transformation and mineralization of organic …

Ecosystem services are becoming increasingly important and a reason to promote the
sustainable use of natural resources. Wetlands provide many valuable ecosystem services …

Extracellular enzymes mediate the degradation, transformation and mineralization of soil
organic matter. The activity of cellulases, phosphatases and other hydrolases has received …