Fertilization plays an important role in changing soil microbial diversity, which is essential for
determining crop yields. Yet, the influence of organic amendments on microbial diversity …

Recycling of livestock manure in agroecosystems has been shown to enhance the
sustainability of food production and reduce adverse environmental consequences from …

Microbes thrive in diverse porous environments—from soil and riverbeds to human lungs
and cancer tissues—spanning multiple scales and conditions. Short-to long-term …

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 Great Wall of China, one of the most emblematic and historical structures built by
humankind throughout all of history, is suffering from rain and wind erosion and is largely …

Understanding the determinants of soil carbon mineralization at both the aggregate and
rhizosphere levels is crucial for providing precise feedback on climate change. However, the …

Contaminated soil at smelting sites affects land utilization and environmental regulation,
resulting in soil degradation. However, the extent to which potentially toxic elements (PTEs) …

Land desertification poses a significant challenge in the Brazilian semiarid region,
encompassing a substantial portion of the country. Within this region, the detrimental effects …

Microplastics (MPs) are a widespread pollutant in terrestrial ecosystems. However,
knowledge on how MPs impact soil organic matter (SOM) decomposition and the priming …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) known as persistent contaminants have been
detected in soils worldwide, especially in cryogenic environment. Although researchers …