This study investigated the development of fungal community composition in arable soil
during the degradation of straw residue. We explored the short-term responses of the fungal …

Plant litter decomposition in the soil is governed by microorganisms such as bacteria and
fungi that colonize lignocellulose residues during the decomposition process, and thus, the …

Background Decomposition of plant biomass is vital for carbon cycling in terrestrial
ecosystems. In waterlogged soils including paddy fields and natural wetlands, plant biomass …

Although increasing number of studies have shown that microorganisms play important
roles in plant residue decomposition, an important process for crop productivity and soil …

Fungi are considered the primary decomposers of dead plant biomass in terrestrial
ecosystems. However, current knowledge regarding the successive changes in fungal …

In-depth microbial community characterization, a community-level metabolic function
analysis, and biogeochemical assessments of residues were performed to understand the …

Fungi play central roles in leaf litter decomposition as they are capable of actively
decomposing lignin and other recalcitrant components in leaf litter that impact the …

Lignocellulose is the main component of forest litter. Due to the recalcitrance of coniferous
litter, nutrient turnover is usually slower in coniferous plantations. Lignocellulose …

Understanding the effects of straw return and N fertilization on soil organic matter (SOM)
transformations will help maintain crop production and soil function, which can ultimately …

Organic matter decomposition in the globally widespread coniferous forests has an
important role in the carbon cycle, and cellulose decomposition is especially important in …