Acidobacteria represents an underrepresented soil bacterial phylum whose members are
pervasive and copiously distributed across nearly all ecosystems. Acidobacterial sequences …

The phylum Acidobacteria is one of the most widespread and abundant on the planet, yet
remarkably our knowledge of the role of these diverse organisms in the functioning of …

Background Cultivation-independent methods, including metagenomics, are tools for the
exploration and discovery of biotechnological compounds produced by microbes in natural …

The rhizosphere microbiome plays an important role in disease-suppressive soils and is
closely related to plant health. While a key role of plant-related factors in sha** the …

Although Acidobacteria are ubiquitous and are commonly one of the most abundant
bacterial phyla in soils, knowledge regarding their diversity and distribution is still limited …

Abstract Background The Cerrado—an edaphic type of savannah—comprises the second
largest biome of the Brazilian territory and is the main area for grain production in the …

Soil microorganisms are the main driving force in ecological and biogeochemical processes,
such as carbon mineralization, humus formation, and nutrient cycles. Soil erosion may …

Purpose Nitrification and denitrification in soil are key components of the global nitrogen
cycle. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of biochar application on soil …

Land-use change from natural to managed agricultural ecosystems significantly impacts soil
bacterial diversity and function. The Eastern Free State (EFS) is one of the most productive …

Understanding the responses of soil microbiome composition to various farming practices is
important for selecting suitable managements to maintain soil functions. In this study, the …