Although land use drives soil bacterial diversity and community structure, little information
about the bacterial interaction networks is available. Here, we investigated bacterial co …

Microbial communities control numerous biogeochemical processes critical for ecosystem
function and health. Most analyses of coastal microbial communities focus on the …

Simple Summary The innovative concept of environmental DNA has found its foot in aquatic
ecosystems but remains an unexplored area of research concerning terrestrial ecosystems …

Microbial necromass carbon (C) can substantially contribute to stabilized soil organic matter
(SOM), and effective management of this C may help mitigate climate change. However …

Restoration and management of natural ecosystems is a critical strategy in mitigating global
biodiversity loss. This is exemplified in the American Midwest by efforts aimed at reclaiming …

Soil microbial communities are intricately linked to ecosystem functioning such as nutrient
cycling; therefore, a predictive understanding of how these communities respond to …

Motivation and aim Soil biodiversity is central to ecosystem function and services. It
represents most of terrestrial biodiversity and at least a quarter of all biodiversity on Earth …

Heavy metals can be found in soil as natural components or as product of contaminations
events; plants growing in soils are prone to bioaccumulate heavy metals on their biomass …

The intimate interaction between plant host and associated microorganisms is crucial in
determining plant fitness, and can foster improved tolerance to abiotic stresses and …

Forest secondary succession and conversion to an agricultural use are rapidly altering
tropical forests, and this alteration has consequences on soil microbial communities. Using …