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

Earthworms have been well reported to have a beneficial effect on soil microbes, soil
microbial biomass (SMB), fungal community, soil structure, water retention and plant growth …

Fungi are known to exert a significant influence over soil organic matter (SOM) turnover,
however understanding of the effects of fungal community structure on SOM dynamics and …

Functional traits are useful for characterizing variation in community and ecosystem
dynamics. Most advances in trait‐based ecology to date centre on plant functional traits …

Incorporation of vermin culture in the composting system produces “vermicompost”, an
enriched biofertilizer known to improve the physical, chemical, and biological properties of …

Applying organic fertilizers has been well documented to facilitate the dissemination of
antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in soil ecosystems. However, the role of soil fauna in this …

Soil fertility determines whether ectomycorrhizal fungi accelerate or decelerate decomposition
in a temperate forest - PMC Back to Top Skip to main content NIH NLM Logo Access keys …

Composting, vermicomposting, and anaerobic digestion are three commonly applied
processes for the transformation of organic waste into valuable products for soil amendment …

The role of earthworms on biogeochemical carbon cycling is a major knowledge gap
resulting from the difficulty of isolating and exploring the effects provided by the diversity of …

In the last decade, our understanding of plant litter decomposition and soil organic matter
formation substantially improved but critical blind spots remain. Particularly, the role of …