Soil organic matter (SOM) represents a major reservoir of stored carbon (C). However,
uncertainties regarding the composition and origin of stabilized SOM hinder the …

The organic matter of living plants is the precursor material of the organic matter stored in
terrestrial soil ecosystems. Although a great deal of knowledge exists on the carbon turnover …

Conceptual and empirical advances in soil biogeochemistry have challenged long-held
assumptions about the role of soil micro-organisms in soil organic carbon (SOC) dynamics; …

Soil carbon transformation and sequestration have received significant interest in recent
years due to a growing need for quantitating its role in mitigating climate change. Even …

Stover mulching over no-till soil is regarded as a promising practice to increase soil organic
carbon (SOC) in croplands against climate change. Microbial necromass is a significant …

Climate‐smart agriculture (CSA) management practices (eg, conservation tillage, cover
crops, and biochar applications) have been widely adopted to enhance soil organic carbon …

The global soil carbon (C) pool is massive, so relatively small changes in soil organic
carbon (SOC) stocks can significantly alter atmospheric C and global climate. The recently …

Soil organic carbon (SOC) is the largest carbon pool in terrestrial ecosystems and plays a
crucial role in mitigating climate change and enhancing soil productivity. Microbial-derived …

Ecologists are increasingly adopting trait-based approaches to understand how community
change influences ecosystem processes. However, most of this research has focussed on …

Amino sugars are important indices for the contribution of soil microorganisms to soil organic
matter. Consequently, the past decade has seen a great increase in the number of studies …