The priming effect (PE) is a key mechanism contributing to the carbon balance of the soil
ecosystem. Almost 100 years of research since its discovery in 1926 have led to a rich body …

Nitrogen (N) is an important component of the forest soils and plays a pivotal role in the
ecosystem's health, also in broadleaf and Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) forests …

Increasing soil organic carbon contents contributes to global climate change mitigation.
However, new plant inputs can enhance the mineralization of native soil organic carbon by …

Species‐rich forests can produce litter of varying carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) composition
(ie quality), which can affect decomposition and play a central role in long‐term soil organic …

The priming effect (PE) induced by fresh carbon inputs generally stimulates soil organic
matter (SOM) mineralization. However, the magnitude of the PE will vary according to the …

The priming effect describes the change in the rate of soil organic matter (SOM)
mineralisation due to the addition of fresh organic matter (FOM), and is thus central to the …

When reforesting degraded lands, understory ferns can take root and cover the forest floor,
which can change the quality and quantity of litter added to soils. However, it is unclear how …

Forest litter inputs to soil can stimulate the decomposition of older soil organic matter (SOM)
via a priming effect (PE). The magnitude and underlying mechanisms driving PE are poorly …

There has been an increasing interest in studying microbial necromasses and their
contribution to soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation. However, it remains unclear how …

Tree mortality rates are increasing within tropical rainforests as a result of global
environmental change. When trees die, gaps are created in forest canopies and carbon is …