The black carbon cycle and its role in the Earth system
Black carbon (BC) is produced by incomplete combustion of biomass by wildfires and
burning of fossil fuels. BC is environmentally persistent over centuries to millennia …
burning of fossil fuels. BC is environmentally persistent over centuries to millennia …
Chemical structure and biological activity of humic substances define their role as plant growth promoters
S Nardi, M Schiavon, O Francioso - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Humic substances (HS) are dominant components of soil organic matter and are recognized
as natural, effective growth promoters to be used in sustainable agriculture. In recent years …
as natural, effective growth promoters to be used in sustainable agriculture. In recent years …
Eco-functionality of organic matter in soils
E Hoffland, TW Kuyper, RNJ Comans, RE Creamer - Plant and Soil, 2020 - Springer
Background Soil organic matter (SOM) supports multiple soil ecosystem functions,
underpinned by processes such as C sequestration, N mineralization, aggregation …
underpinned by processes such as C sequestration, N mineralization, aggregation …
Evaluation of change in biochar properties derived from different feedstock and pyrolysis temperature for environmental and agricultural application
In recent years, the application of biochar has increased significantly for sustainable and
efficient carbon sequestration, improving soil quality and enhancement of plant growth. The …
efficient carbon sequestration, improving soil quality and enhancement of plant growth. The …
Direct evidence for microbial-derived soil organic matter formation and its ecophysiological controls
Soil organic matter (SOM) and the carbon and nutrients therein drive fundamental
submicron-to global-scale biogeochemical processes and influence carbon-climate …
submicron-to global-scale biogeochemical processes and influence carbon-climate …
The contentious nature of soil organic matter
The exchange of nutrients, energy and carbon between soil organic matter, the soil
environment, aquatic systems and the atmosphere is important for agricultural productivity …
environment, aquatic systems and the atmosphere is important for agricultural productivity …
Mineral–organic associations: formation, properties, and relevance in soil environments
M Kleber, K Eusterhues, M Keiluweit, C Mikutta… - Advances in …, 2015 - Elsevier
Minerals and organic matter (OM) may form intricate associations via myriad interactions. In
soils, the associations of OM with mineral surfaces are mainly investigated because of their …
soils, the associations of OM with mineral surfaces are mainly investigated because of their …
Humic substances, their microbial interactions and effects on biological transformations of organic pollutants in water and soil: A review
E Lipczynska-Kochany - Chemosphere, 2018 - Elsevier
Depicted as large polymers by the traditional model, humic substances (HS) tend to be
considered resistant to biodegradation. However, HS should be regarded as …
considered resistant to biodegradation. However, HS should be regarded as …
Dynamic stability of soil carbon: reassessing the “permanence” of soil carbon sequestration
Enhancing soil organic matter in agricultural soils has potential to contribute to climate
mitigation while also promoting soil health and resilience. However, soil carbon (C) …
mitigation while also promoting soil health and resilience. However, soil carbon (C) …
Deciphering dissolved organic matter by Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FT-ICR MS): from bulk to fractions and individuals
Exploring the source, transformation pathways, and the fate of natural organic matter (NOM)
is critical to understanding the regional/global carbon cycle and carbon budget. The …
is critical to understanding the regional/global carbon cycle and carbon budget. The …