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 …
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 …
Conceptualizing soil organic matter into particulate and mineral‐associated forms to address global change in the 21st century
Managing soil organic matter (SOM) stocks to address global change challenges requires
well‐substantiated knowledge of SOM behavior that can be clearly communicated between …
well‐substantiated knowledge of SOM behavior that can be clearly communicated between …
Formation of soil organic matter via biochemical and physical pathways of litter mass loss
Soil organic matter is the largest terrestrial carbon pool. The pool size depends on the
balance between formation of soil organic matter from decomposition of plant litter and its …
balance between formation of soil organic matter from decomposition of plant litter and its …
[PDF][PDF] Biochar application to soils
Biochar application to soils is being considered as a means to sequester carbon (C) while
concurrently improving soil functions. The main focus of this report is providing a critical …
concurrently improving soil functions. The main focus of this report is providing a critical …
Mechanisms of soil organic carbon stability and its response to no‐till: A global synthesis and perspective
ZR Kan, WX Liu, WS Liu, R Lal, YP Dang… - Global Change …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Mechanisms of soil organic carbon (SOC) stabilization have been widely studied due to their
relevance in the global carbon cycle. No‐till (NT) has been frequently adopted to sequester …
relevance in the global carbon cycle. No‐till (NT) has been frequently adopted to sequester …
Agroforestry as a strategy for carbon sequestration
PK Ramachandran Nair… - Journal of plant …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
During the past three decades, agroforestry has become recognized the world over as an
integrated approach to sustainable land use because of its production and environmental …
integrated approach to sustainable land use because of its production and environmental …
SOM genesis: microbial biomass as a significant source
A Miltner, P Bombach, B Schmidt-Brücken, M Kästner - Biogeochemistry, 2012 - Springer
Proper management of soil organic matter (SOM) is needed for maintaining soil fertility and
for mitigation of the global increase in atmospheric CO 2 concentrations and should be …
for mitigation of the global increase in atmospheric CO 2 concentrations and should be …
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 …
Integrating plant litter quality, soil organic matter stabilization, and the carbon saturation concept
Abstract Labile,'high‐quality', plant litters are hypothesized to promote soil organic matter
(SOM) stabilization in mineral soil fractions that are physicochemically protected from rapid …
(SOM) stabilization in mineral soil fractions that are physicochemically protected from rapid …