Increasing nutrient inputs into terrestrial ecosystems affect not only plant communities but
also associated soil microbial communities. Studies carried out in predominantly …

Microbial functioning refers to microbial activity because only the active microorganisms
drive biogeochemical processes. Despite the importance of active microorganisms, most …

Species‐rich plant communities have been shown to be more productive and to exhibit
increased long‐term soil organic carbon (SOC) storage. Soil microorganisms are central to …

Biodiversity loss has become a global concern as evidence accumulates that it will
negatively affect ecosystem services on which society depends. So far, most studies have …

Owning to the potential in carbon sequestration and other environmental benefits, biochar
has been widely used for in-situ environmental remediation. Understanding the biological …

Biochar and nitrogen (N) fertilizer application can increase soil carbon sequestration and
enhance soil nutrient cycling. However, few studies have systematically explored the effects …

An expectation in soil ecology is that a microbial communities' fungal: bacterial dominance
indicates both its response to environmental change and its impact on ecosystem function …

The influence of pH on the relative importance of the two principal decomposer groups in
soil, fungi and bacteria, was investigated along a continuous soil pH gradient at Hoosfield …

The composition of municipal wastewater and sewage sludge reflects the use and
proliferation of elements and contaminants within society. In Sweden, official statistics show …

The use of biochar and compost as soil amendments and their comparative effects on
microbial activities and related processes were investigated in an apple orchard site at …