The ecology of forest soils is an important field of research due to the role of forests as
carbon sinks. Consequently, a significant amount of information has been accumulated …

Globally, forests represent highly productive ecosystems that act as carbon sinks where soil
organic matter is formed from residuals after biomass decomposition as well as from …

Nitrogen (N) fertilizer has often been generously applied to increase crop biomass yield.
Although the influences of inorganic N fertilizer on soil microbial communities have been …

Leaf litter and deadwood have important roles in the forest ecosystems, providing shelter for
several organisms, preventing erosion and microclimate fluctuations. Their decomposition is …

Evidence shows that bacteria contribute actively to the decomposition of cellulose and
hemicellulose in forest soil; however, their role in this process is still unclear. Here we …

China has experienced a widespread increase in N deposition due to intensive
anthropogenic activities, particularly in the subtropical regions. However, the effects of long …

Bacteroidetes are prevalent in soil ecosystems and are associated with various eukaryotic
hosts, including plants, animals, and humans. The ubiquity and diversity of Bacteroidetes …

The secretion of extracellular enzymes by soil microbes is rate-limiting in the recycling of
biomass. Fungi and bacteria compete and collaborate for nutrients in the soil, with wide …

Agricultural yield of major crops is low due to the injudicious use of chemical fertilizers that
affects soil fertility and biodiversity severely and thereby affecting plant growth. Soil health is …

Forests are essential biomes for global biogeochemical cycles, and belowground
microorganisms have a key role in providing relevant ecosystem services. To predict the …