Soil mineral depletion is a major issue due mainly to soil erosion and nutrient leaching. The
addition of biochar is a solution because biochar has been shown to improve soil fertility, to …

The international 4 per 1000 initiative aims at supporting states and non-governmental
stakeholders in their efforts towards a better management of soil carbon (C) stocks. These …

Little is known about the factors affecting the relative influences of stochastic and
deterministic processes that govern the assembly of microbial communities in successional …

In the past two decades, a large number of studies have investigated the relationship
between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, most of which focussed on a limited set of …

This review covers historical perspectives, the role of plant inputs, and the nature and
dynamics of soil organic matter (SOM), often known as humus. Information on turnover of …

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 …

Trophic interactions play a vital role in soil functioning and are increasingly considered as
important drivers of the soil microbiome and biogeochemical cycles. In the last decade …

Humankind depends on the sustainability of soils for its survival and well-being. Threatened
by a rapidly changing world, our soils suffer from degradation and biodiversity loss, making it …

The decomposition of dead organic matter is a major determinant of carbon and nutrient
cycling in ecosystems, and of carbon fluxes between the biosphere and the atmosphere …

The expansion of urban areas worldwide is increasing the anthropogenic impact upon soil
and highlights the important role of urban areas in supporting a sustainable future. As such …