Deserts represent key carbon reservoirs, yet as these systems are threatened this has
implications for biodiversity and climate change. This review focuses on how these changes …

Alterations in aboveground plant litter inputs due to global climate change can strongly
change soil nitrogen (N) cycling, which will influence soil processes and functions. However …

Elucidating contents and drivers of soil bacterial and fungal biomass in contrasting land
uses and climates at European scale is useful to define appropriate policies for the …

Background and aims Phosphorus (P) fertilization affects plant diversity and ecosystem
function by changing the abundance and composition of functional soil microorganisms and …

Drought is a potent abiotic stressor that arrests crop growth, significantly affecting crop
health and yields. The arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), and plant growth-promoting …

With the deterioration of the global/regional ecological environment, ecological restoration
plays an important role in sustainable development. However, due to the differences in …

The overapplication of mineral nitrogen (N) fertilizer has become a scientific problem to be
solved in the North China Plain; meanwhile, most organic manure cannot be recycled into …

Soil microorganisms play key roles in maintaining terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem
processes. While phosphorus (P) input into soils has been elevated due to anthropogenic …

Soil phosphorus (P) directly impacts major sustainability outcomes, namely crop yields,
water quality, and carbon sequestration. Optimally managing P to improve sustainability …

The effects of wind erosion, one of the crucial causes of soil desertification in the world, on
the terrestrial ecosystem are well known. However, ecosystem responses regarding soil …