Network analysis has been used for many years in ecological research to analyze
organismal associations, for example in food webs, plant-plant or plant-animal interactions …

Land as a whole, and soil, in particular, plays a critical function in the climate system. The
various types of land use, especially agriculture and forestry, account for nearly a quarter of …

Background The rhizosphere microbiome, which is shaped by host genotypes, root
exudates, and plant domestication, is crucial for sustaining agricultural plant growth. Despite …

Agricultural ecosystems are facing increasing environmental changes. Revealing ecological
stability of belowground organisms is key to developing management strategies that …

Biochar and nitrogen (N) fertilizer application can increase soil carbon sequestration and
enhance soil nutrient cycling. However, few studies have systematically explored the effects …

The relative functional importance of rare and abundant species in driving relationships
between biodiversity and ecosystem functions (BEF) remains unknown. Here, we …

Soils are a main repository of biodiversity harbouring immense diversity of microbial species
that plays a central role in fundamental ecological processes and acts as the seed bank for …

As an effective field management practice for better crop productivity, fertilization showed
profound impacts on soil health by altering soil chemical, physical, and biological processes …

Soil salinization is a widespread environmental problem adversely impacting global food
production. Increasing soil organic matter (SOM) could alleviate salt stress, but soil salinity …

Land-use change is one of the greatest challenges for natural ecosystem services. Soil
microbiomes are essential for modulating multiple ecosystem functions. However, little is …