The role of microbes in the karstification process was determined based on the karst
dynamics, CO 2 capture, and carbonate deposition. A close relationship was found among …

Soil bacteria participate in nutrient cycling above and below ground to promote ecosystem
stability and health. However, the relationship of soil bacteria and environmental factors …

Intensive forest plantation management practices, such as use of inorganic chemical
fertilizer and herbicides improve productivity, however, their environmental impacts on …

Karst ecosystems are widely distributed around the world, accounting for 15–20% of the
global land area. However, knowledge on microbial ecology of these systems does not …

Biochar (BC) addition is widely used in agriculture to condition soils. However, the effects of
BC addition on soil microbial community diversity and composition in karstic regions are …

Spontaneous vegetation succession after agricultural abandonment is a general
phenomenon in many areas of the world. As important indicators of nutrient status and …

Microbial communities play a seminal role in biogeochemical cycles and can be influenced
by both biotic and abiotic factors. A few studies highlighting the importance of topographic …

Vegetation restoration is one of the effective means to control soil erosion and an essential
method of eco-environmental restoration in fragile karst rocky desertification areas. The …

Secondary vegetation succession can alter soil functions and quality. However, data on
changes to soil quality at different stages of vegetation succession in karst areas of …

The dynamic process of forest succession is important for terrestrial ecosystems where soil
organic matter (SOM) primarily controls biogeochemical cycles and is driven by soil …