Plant-or microbial-derived? A review on the molecular composition of stabilized soil organic matter
Soil organic matter (SOM) represents a major reservoir of stored carbon (C). However,
uncertainties regarding the composition and origin of stabilized SOM hinder the …
uncertainties regarding the composition and origin of stabilized SOM hinder the …
[HTML][HTML] Vermicompost: Enhancing plant growth and combating abiotic and biotic stress
Extensive application of agrochemicals for crop production and protection has negatively
affected soil health, crop productivity, and the environment. Organic amendments have been …
affected soil health, crop productivity, and the environment. Organic amendments have been …
Microbial hotspots and hot moments in soil: concept & review
Y Kuzyakov, E Blagodatskaya - Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2015 - Elsevier
Soils are the most heterogeneous parts of the biosphere, with an extremely high
differentiation of properties and processes within nano-to macroscales. The spatial and …
differentiation of properties and processes within nano-to macroscales. The spatial and …
[HTML][HTML] Earthworms building up soil microbiota, a review
RM Medina-Sauza, M Álvarez-Jiménez… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
The positive effect of earthworms on soil processes and plant growth has been extensively
documented. The capacity of earthworms to decompose organic matter has been attributed …
documented. The capacity of earthworms to decompose organic matter has been attributed …
[HTML][HTML] Pathways of biogenically excreted organic matter into soil aggregates
T Guhra, K Stolze, KU Totsche - Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2022 - Elsevier
Soil organisms are recognized as ecosystem engineers and key for aggregation in soil due
to bioturbation, organic matter (OM) decomposition, and excretion of biogenic OM. The …
to bioturbation, organic matter (OM) decomposition, and excretion of biogenic OM. The …
[HTML][HTML] Plant microbiome engineering: hopes or hypes
Simple Summary Plant microbiome is a key determinant of plant health and productivity.
Plant microbiome is an alternative untapped source that could be harnessed for plant health …
Plant microbiome is an alternative untapped source that could be harnessed for plant health …
A review of earthworm impact on soil function and ecosystem services
Biodiversity is responsible for the provision of many ecosystem services; human well‐being
is based on these services, and consequently on biodiversity. In soil, earthworms represent …
is based on these services, and consequently on biodiversity. In soil, earthworms represent …
Soil structure and management: a review
CJ Bronick, R Lal - Geoderma, 2005 - Elsevier
Soil structure exerts important influences on the edaphic conditions and the environment. It
is often expressed as the degree of stability of aggregates. Aggregation results from the …
is often expressed as the degree of stability of aggregates. Aggregation results from the …
[HTML][HTML] Earthworms effect on microbial population and soil fertility as well as their interaction with agriculture practices
N Ahmed, KA Al-Mutairi - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Earthworms mix soil layers and bind the soil with organic matter. This combination allows
organic matter to disperse through the soil and also allows plants to access the nutrients …
organic matter to disperse through the soil and also allows plants to access the nutrients …
A history of research on the link between (micro) aggregates, soil biota, and soil organic matter dynamics
Since the 1900s, the link between soil biotic activity, soil organic matter (SOM)
decomposition and stabilization, and soil aggregate dynamics has been recognized and …
decomposition and stabilization, and soil aggregate dynamics has been recognized and …