We characterized soil bacterial and archaeal communities under native Cerrado vegetation
and their responses to increases in soil pH. The experimental area was subjected to lime …

Brazil has become the world leader in soy production, leading to an increase in the
conversion of the Amazon rainforest into cropland. These actions had consequences for …

Abstract The Brazilian Savanna, also known as “Cerrado”, is the richest and most diverse
savanna in the world and has been ranked as one of the main hotspots of biodiversity. The …

The expansion of the agriculture has become the main agent of disturbance in the Amazon
region, and such alteration has consequences on soil microbial communities, which …

Southern Amazonia harbors the largest agricultural frontier worldwide, where native
vegetation has been converted to agriculture. Land use change in this region compromises …

Purpose The slightly exuberant appearance suggests a misleading idea of an insignificant
diversity of microorganisms in Cerrado soils. Thus, a review is necessary, gathering …

Soil moisture is among the most important factors regulating soil biodiversity and
functioning. Models forecast changes in the precipitation regime in many areas of the planet …

The Cerrado, the largest savanna region in South America, is located in central Brazil.
Cerrado physiognomies, which range from savanna grasslands to forest formations …

Soil microorganisms play an important role in the N cycle; however, these communities are
sensitive to soil disturbances. Understanding the influence of anthropogenic activities on soil …

The Brazilian Cerrado is a highland tropical savanna considered a biodiversity hotspot with
many endemic species of plants and animals. Over the years, most of the native areas of this …