Network analysis has been used for many years in ecological research to analyze
organismal associations, for example in food webs, plant-plant or plant-animal interactions …

Organic manure is widely applied in agricultural systems to improve soil nutrient cycling and
other physicochemical properties. However, the biotic and abiotic mechanisms that drive C …

Cellulose degradation is a critical process in soil ecosystems, playing a vital role in nutrient
cycling and organic matter decomposition. Enzymatic degradation of cellulosic biomass is …

The importance of microbial community diversity for soil functioning is still debated. Here, we
used a dilution approach (undiluted, and 10− 4, 10− 8 and 10− 12) and supplementation of …

The stability of soil microbial community plays a key role in nutrient cycling, soil organic
carbon reservoirs, and plant productivity, making them crucial players in agroecosystems …

Conservation tillage practices may stimulate soil organic carbon (SOC) storage in croplands
by reducing soil disturbance and increasing inputs of crop residue. Although the effect of …

Soil microbes play key roles that support forest ecosystem functioning, while their community
characteristics are strongly determined by tree species identity. However, the majority …

Microbial community analysis via marker gene amplicon sequencing has become a routine
method in the field of soil research. In this perspective, we discuss technical challenges and …

The increasing application of plastic film has caused the “white pollution” of farmlands in
greenhouses. To date, most studies on the ecology of the plastisphere have focused on the …

Mixing plant litters of multiple species can alter litter decomposition, a key driver of carbon
and nutrient cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. Changes in microbial decomposer …