Plant litter decomposition in the soil is governed by microorganisms such as bacteria and
fungi that colonize lignocellulose residues during the decomposition process, and thus, the …

Lignocellulose is the main component of forest litter. Due to the recalcitrance of coniferous
litter, nutrient turnover is usually slower in coniferous plantations. Lignocellulose …

Microorganisms play a crucial role in the biological decomposition of plant litter in terrestrial
ecosystems. Due to the permanently changing litter quality during decomposition, studies of …

Microbial life in soil is fueled by dissolved organic matter (DOM) that leaches from the litter
layer. It is well known that decomposer communities adapt to the available litter source, but it …

In many ecosystems, global changes are likely to profoundly affect microorganisms. In
Southern California, changes in precipitation and nitrogen deposition may influence the …

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 …

Microbial succession over decomposing litter is controlled by biotic interactions, dispersal
limitation, grazing pressure, and substrate chemical changes. Recent evidence suggests …

Soils of coniferous forest ecosystems are important for the global carbon cycle, and the
identification of active microbial decomposers is essential for understanding organic matter …

Fungi and bacteria are key players in the decomposition of leaf litter, but their individual
contributions to the process and their interactions are still poorly known. We combined semi …

Phyllospheric microbes play a crucial role in the biological decomposition of plant litter in
wetland ecosystems. Previous studies have mainly focused on single stages of …