A starting guide to root ecology: strengthening ecological concepts and standardising root classification, sampling, processing and trait measurements
In the context of a recent massive increase in research on plant root functions and their
impact on the environment, root ecologists currently face many important challenges to keep …
impact on the environment, root ecologists currently face many important challenges to keep …
[HTML][HTML] Decomposition and transformations along the continuum from litter to soil organic matter in forest soils
CE Prescott, L Vesterdal - Forest Ecology and Management, 2021 - Elsevier
Until recently, the processes of litter decomposition and soil organic matter formation in
forests have been studied in isolation, which has hindered the development of a …
forests have been studied in isolation, which has hindered the development of a …
How tree roots respond to drought
The ongoing climate change is characterized by increased temperatures and altered
precipitation patterns. In addition, there has been an increase in both the frequency and …
precipitation patterns. In addition, there has been an increase in both the frequency and …
Integrating plant litter quality, soil organic matter stabilization, and the carbon saturation concept
Abstract Labile,'high‐quality', plant litters are hypothesized to promote soil organic matter
(SOM) stabilization in mineral soil fractions that are physicochemically protected from rapid …
(SOM) stabilization in mineral soil fractions that are physicochemically protected from rapid …
Soil enzymes in a changing environment: current knowledge and future directions
This review focuses on some important and challenging aspects of soil extracellular enzyme
research. We report on recent discoveries, identify key research needs and highlight the …
research. We report on recent discoveries, identify key research needs and highlight the …
Fungal traits that drive ecosystem dynamics on land
KK Treseder, JT Lennon - Microbiology and Molecular Biology …, 2015 - Am Soc Microbiol
Fungi contribute extensively to a wide range of ecosystem processes, including
decomposition of organic carbon, deposition of recalcitrant carbon, and transformations of …
decomposition of organic carbon, deposition of recalcitrant carbon, and transformations of …
Some concepts of soil organic carbon characteristics and mineral interaction from a review of literature
L Han, K Sun, J Jin, B Xing - Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2016 - Elsevier
In the past decades, the molecular structure of soil organic carbon (SOC) has been regarded
as a pivotal criterion for predicting organic carbon (OC) turnover in soils. However, newly …
as a pivotal criterion for predicting organic carbon (OC) turnover in soils. However, newly …
Plant litter quality affects the accumulation rate, composition, and stability of mineral-associated soil organic matter
Mineral-associated organic matter (MAOM) is a relatively large and stable fraction of soil
organic matter (SOM). Plant litters with high rates of mineralization (high quality litters) are …
organic matter (SOM). Plant litters with high rates of mineralization (high quality litters) are …
Harnessing soil carbon sequestration to address climate change challenges in agriculture
Elevating levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO 2), primarily driven by the burning of
fossil fuels, combustion of organic matter, and unsustainable land practices, have amplified …
fossil fuels, combustion of organic matter, and unsustainable land practices, have amplified …
Biochar reduces soil heterotrophic respiration in a subtropical plantation through increasing soil organic carbon recalcitrancy and decreasing carbon-degrading …
Carbon (C) storage in forest soils can be enhanced through increasing organic C input and
decreasing soil heterotrophic respiration (RH). The inhibitory effect of biochar on RH has …
decreasing soil heterotrophic respiration (RH). The inhibitory effect of biochar on RH has …