Enhancing soil organic carbon (SOC) levels via improved fertilization strategies can promote
soil health and support sustainable crop production. While bacteria and fungi play a key role …

Macadamia decline poses a serious economic threat to the macadamia industry. It exhibits
either a slow decline due to infection by Kretzschmaria clavus or Ganoderma lucidum, or a …

Soil ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF) reflects the ability of soils to perform multiple
ecological functions, and enzyme stoichiometry indicates microbial involvement in …

Fertilization will cause changes in crop growth, soil microbial community and multiple
ecosystem functions, but it is unclear whether and how the optimal productivity obtained by …

Soil health indexes (SHIs) are widely used methods on a regional or national scale to
evaluate the status of soils. However, how to unbiasedly select appropriate indicators and …

Organic material input can improve soil health and mitigate adverse environmental
consequences; however, there is controversy regarding the promoting effects of organic …

Microbial communities regulating multiple ecosystem functions in agricultural ecosystems
remain unclear, limiting our ability to predict how agricultural systems will respond to nutrient …

Crop straw return and organic manure application are effective and environmentally friendly
methods used by farmers to improve soil structure, fertility and agricultural productivity …

Healthy soil is essential for maintaining food security and enhancing ecosystem functions.
Green manure application improves soil fertility and is an alternative to chemical fertilizers; …

Nitrous oxide (N 2 O) emissions from agricultural activities are a significant contributor to
global anthropogenic N 2 O emissions. Sustainable agriculture practices, including using …