Little is known about the factors affecting the relative influences of stochastic and
deterministic processes that govern the assembly of microbial communities in successional …

Microbial inoculants such as Trichoderma-based products are receiving great interest
among researchers and agricultural producers for their potential to improve crop …

Litter biodegradation is a process of life. Organisms feed, reproduce, die and decompose.
Decomposition is essential, and it is never complete. In addition, the elements generated by …

Several studies have explored the effects of copper nanoparticles (NPs) on different edible
plants. However, no studies on bell pepper (Capsicum annum L.) plants have been …

Biochar prepared from organic waste through pyrolysis, thermal combustion in an inert
environment, generates a stable form of carbon. The review of established literature reveals …

Tree species diversity of forested ecosystems control the diversity of leaf litter inputs to the
soil, with cascading effects on the microbial communities colonizing decomposing litter …

Background and aims Sphagnum mosses are ecosystem engineers that create and
maintain boreal peatlands. With unique biochemistry, waterlogging and acidifying …

To ensure long-term sustainability and ecological resilience of agroecosystems, agricultural
production should be guided by policies to ensure regenerative cropping and grazing …

Soil ecosystems are nowadays exposed to several physical, chemical, and biological
stressors, which are directly or indirectly related to anthropogenic activities. This chapter …

Microarthropods impact organic matter turnover and nutrient cycling via processing of
organic matter entering the soil as litter and root exudates. Variations in the structure of soil …