The colossal project of mapping the microbiome on Earth is rapidly advancing, with a focus
on individual microbial groups. However, a global assessment of the associations between …

The land-use change from natural to managed farmland ecosystems can undergo
perturbations and significantly impact soil environment and communities. To understand …

Soil texture is an essential component of soil survey for estimating potentials and limitations
of land use and management. It has been appreciated as an important predictor for …

Bacteria are essential parts of ecosystems and are the most diverse organisms on the
planet. Yet, we still do not know which habitats support the highest diversity of bacteria …

The application of organic fertilizers, such as straw and manure, is an efficient approach to
maintain soil productivity. However, the effect of these organic fertilizers on soil microbial …

Soils harbour high levels of microbial diversity, underpinning their ability to provide key soil
functions and ecosystem services. The extreme variety of soil microbial life is often …

The last few years have witnessed the emergence of alternative measures to control plant
parasitic nematodes (PPNs). We briefly reviewed the potential of compost and the direct or …

Microorganisms play an important role in the biogeochemical cycle and ecological function
regulation of wetlands, have a major impact on global climate change and are critical for …

Invisible to the naked eye lies a tremendous diversity of organic molecules and organisms
that make major contributions to important biogeochemical cycles. However, how the …

Submerged macrophytes are the main primary producers in shallow lakes and play an
important role in structuring communities. Aquatic microbes are also an important …