Soil organisms drive major ecosystem functions by mineralising carbon and releasing
nutrients during decomposition processes, which supports plant growth, aboveground …

Nematodes form an important part of soil biodiversity as the most abundant and functionally
diverse animals affecting plant performance. Most studies on plant–nematode interactions …

The health and functioning of soil ecosystems are the foundation of sustainable food
production and land management. Of key importance in achieving sustainability, is the …

Fundamentals of Soil Ecology, 3rd Edition, offers a holistic approach to soil biology and
ecosystem function, providing students and ecosystem researchers with a greater …

Plant–nematode interactions are mainly considered from the negative aspect with a focus on
plant‐parasitic nematodes (PPNs), which is justified considering the agronomic losses …

Soil quality is threatened by the increase in human population and by the fact that most of
the cultivable land is intensively used. The initial interest in this topic focused on defining soil …

Since it has become appreciated that soil nematode assemblages are abundant, diverse
and contribute to soil nutrient turnover, they have been increasingly used as indicators of …

Monitoring of soil quality and health provides critical insights into the performance of
ecosystems. Nematodes are useful indicators of soil condition because they are ubiquitous …

Nematodes are aquatic organisms that depend on thin water films to live and move within
existing pathways of soil pores of 25–100 μm diameter. Soil nematodes can be a tool for …

Nematodes are the most diverse and highly significant group of soil-inhabiting
microorganisms that play a vital role in organic material decomposition and nutrient …