Nitrogen is the major nutrient limiting plant growth in terrestrial ecosystems, and the
transformation of inert nitrogen to forms that can be assimilated by plants is mediated by soil …

Studies on ecological stoichiometry (ES) have increased rapidly in number in recent years.
Continuous exploration of classical concepts such as the growth-rate hypothesis (GRH),) …

The rhizosphere is one of the most dynamic interfaces on the Earth. Understanding the
magnitudes of rhizosphere effects (RE, difference in bio-physicochemical properties …

Understanding plant roots induced changes in soil organic matter (SOM) decomposition, the
rhizosphere effect, is critical to predict soil carbon and nutrient cycling within and across …

Most of our terrestrial carbon (C) storage occurs in soils as organic C derived from living
organisms. Therefore, the fate of soil organic C (SOC) in response to changes in climate …

The plant economics spectrum is increasingly recognized as a major determinant of plant
species effects on terrestrial ecosystem functioning related to carbon cycling. However, the …

Forest fire monitoring, assessment, and management are important aspects of the tropics
because of their significant ecological, economic, and social impact. Soil is considered one …

Fine roots, and their functional traits, influence associated rhizosphere microorganisms via
root exudation and root litter quality. However, little information is known about their …

Microbial decomposition of soil organic matter (SOM) can be accelerated or reduced by the
combined effects of carbon (C) and nutrient inputs through a phenomenon known as …

Decomposition of plant litter is a fundamental ecosystem process that can act as a feedback
to climate change by simultaneously influencing both the productivity of ecosystems and the …