The nature and dynamics of soil organic matter: Plant inputs, microbial transformations, and organic matter stabilization
EA Paul - Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2016 - Elsevier
This review covers historical perspectives, the role of plant inputs, and the nature and
dynamics of soil organic matter (SOM), often known as humus. Information on turnover of …
dynamics of soil organic matter (SOM), often known as humus. Information on turnover of …
SOM fractionation methods: relevance to functional pools and to stabilization mechanisms
M von Lützow, I Kögel-Knabner, K Ekschmitt… - Soil biology and …, 2007 - Elsevier
Soil organic matter (SOM) consists of various functional pools that are stabilized by specific
mechanisms and have certain turnover rates. For the development of mechanistic models …
mechanisms and have certain turnover rates. For the development of mechanistic models …
Effects of straw mulching and plastic film mulching on improving soil organic carbon and nitrogen fractions, crop yield and water use efficiency in the Loess Plateau …
Y Yang, K Yu, H Feng - Agricultural Water Management, 2018 - Elsevier
A field experiment was conducted in the Loess Plateau of Northwest China to study the
effects of plastic film mulching and straw mulching on soil water, soil organic carbon (SOC) …
effects of plastic film mulching and straw mulching on soil water, soil organic carbon (SOC) …
Effects of 15 years of manure and inorganic fertilizers on soil organic carbon fractions in a wheat-maize system in the North China Plain
Q Liang, H Chen, Y Gong, M Fan, H Yang, R Lal… - Nutrient Cycling in …, 2012 - Springer
Soil organic carbon (SOC) and its labile fractions are strong determinants of chemical,
physical, and biological properties, and soil quality. Thus, a 15-year experiment was …
physical, and biological properties, and soil quality. Thus, a 15-year experiment was …
Microbial soil respiration and its dependency on carbon inputs, soil temperature and moisture
J Curiel Yuste, DD Baldocchi… - Global Change …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
This experiment was designed to study three determinant factors in decomposition patterns
of soil organic matter (SOM): temperature, water and carbon (C) inputs. The study combined …
of soil organic matter (SOM): temperature, water and carbon (C) inputs. The study combined …
Widespread coupling between the rate and temperature sensitivity of organic matter decay
Microbial breakdown of soil organic matter influences the potential for terrestrial ecosystems
to sequester carbon, and the amount of carbon dioxide released to the atmosphere …
to sequester carbon, and the amount of carbon dioxide released to the atmosphere …
Role of soil organic matter in maintaining sustainability of cropping systems
NK Fageria - Communications in soil science and plant analysis, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Soil organic matter (SOM) has long been recognized as an important indicator of soil
productivity. The SOM refers to the organic fraction of the soil exclusive of undecayed plant …
productivity. The SOM refers to the organic fraction of the soil exclusive of undecayed plant …
Soil organic carbon stability in forests: Distinct effects of tree species identity and traits
Rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations have increased interest in the potential for forest
ecosystems and soils to act as carbon (C) sinks. While soil organic C contents often vary …
ecosystems and soils to act as carbon (C) sinks. While soil organic C contents often vary …
Labile, recalcitrant, and microbial carbon and nitrogen pools of a tallgrass prairie soil in the US Great Plains subjected to experimental warming and clipping
Carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) fluxes are largely controlled by the small but highly bio-reactive,
labile pools of these elements in terrestrial soils, while long-term C and N storage is …
labile pools of these elements in terrestrial soils, while long-term C and N storage is …
Organic amendments influence soil organic carbon pools and rice–wheat productivity
B Majumder, B Mandal… - Soil science society …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Soil organic C (SOC) pools under long‐term management practices provide information on
C sequestration pathways, soil quality maintenance, and crop productivity. Farmyard …
C sequestration pathways, soil quality maintenance, and crop productivity. Farmyard …