It was time to take stock. We modified the humipedon classification key published in 2018 to
make it easier and more practical. This morpho-functional taxonomy of the topsoil …

In recent years, three sections (Humipedon, Copedon and Lithopedon) were recognized in
the soil profile. It was then possible to link the first and most biologically active section to the …

The knowledge of tree species dependent turnover of soil organic matter (SOM) is limited,
yet required to understand the carbon sequestration function of forest soil. We combined …

The objective of the present study was to evaluate how altitudinal gradients shape the
composition of soil bacterial and fungal communities, humus forms and soil properties …

The mechanisms by which planting density affects soil organic carbon (SOC) fractions, C-
cycling associated hydrolytic enzyme activities, and microbial carbon metabolism remain …

To reduce the effects of extended coniferous monoculture plantations on forest floor and
topsoil processes, like amplified acidification or nutrient immobilization in organic layers …

Empirical evidence of the contemporaneous variations in soil organic carbon (SOC)
fractions, C-cycling associated hydrolytic enzyme activities, and microbial carbon …

The purpose of this research was to evaluate tree species effects on quantitative and
qualitative soil organic matter (SOM) properties of forest floors and mineral soil layers …

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of afforestation of post-arable sandy
soils (Dystric Arenosols) with Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) on the amount and distribution …

Soil organic matter is important for nutrient exchange in the soil environment, carbon sink,
and soil fertility. Soil scientists usually estimate the amount of organic matter in a soil from its …