Heavy metal (HM) pollution of soils is a globally important ecological and environmental
problem. Previous studies have focused on i) tracking pollution sources in HM-contaminated …

The ability of ecosystems to withstand disturbances and maintain their functions is being
increasingly tested as rates of change intensify due to climate change and other human …

Microplastics, as an emerging pollutant of global importance, have been well documented in
aquatic ecosystems. However, little is known about the effects of microplastics on …

Microbes play pivotal roles in soil organic matter (SOM) turnover: formation and
decomposition. Organic fertilizers play crucial role for SOM accumulation, aggregate …

Stimulating the development of soil suppressiveness against certain pathogens represents a
sustainable solution toward reducing pesticide use in agriculture. However, understanding …

Organic matter (OM) decomposition and breakdown of crop residues are directly linked to
carbon (C) sequestration in agricultural soils as a portion of the decomposed C becomes …

The relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem stability is poorly understood in
microbial communities. Biofilm communities in small bioreactors called microbial electrolysis …

The rhizosphere is the interface between plant roots and soil where interactions among a
myriad of microorganisms and invertebrates affect biogeochemical cycling, plant growth and …

The continuous increase of the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide (N2O) in the atmosphere due
to increasing anthropogenic nitrogen input in agriculture has become a global concern. In …

Rhizosphere microorganisms play important roles in plant health and growth. The diversity
and composition of rhizosphere microbial communities have been well studied, but little is …