Abstract The Brazilian Cerrado is recognized as one of the most threatened biomes in the
world, as the region has experienced a striking change from natural Cerrado vegetation to …

Semiarid regions are apparently low biodiversity environments; however, these
environments may host a phylogenetically diverse microbial community associated with …

Soil phosphatase levels strongly control the biotic pathways of phosphorus (P), an essential
element for life, which is often limiting in terrestrial ecosystems. We investigated the …

Background and aims Nitrogen (N) and/or phosphorus (P) limitation to primary productivity
and other biological processes can change in a variety of ways as ecosystems develop …

An interpretative framework for microbial biomass C (MBC), basal respiration, and the
activity of soil enzymes cellulase, β‐glucosidase, arylsulfatase, and acid phosphatase was …

Soil carbon (C) sequestration has been considered as a tool for mitigating increased
atmospheric CO 2. The soil C sink can be increased by the use of no-tillage, cover crops …

Abstract Background The Cerrado—an edaphic type of savannah—comprises the second
largest biome of the Brazilian territory and is the main area for grain production in the …

Abstract The Brazilian Savanna, also known as “Cerrado”, is the richest and most diverse
savanna in the world and has been ranked as one of the main hotspots of biodiversity. The …

Soil organic carbon (SOC) is a strong indicator of soil health. Development of efficient soil
quality indicators is crucial to better understand the impact of land management strategies …

The Cerrado, the largest savanna region in South America, is located in central Brazil.
Cerrado physiognomies, which range from savanna grasslands to forest formations …