Purpose Wildfire is one of the most important natural disturbances in forest and multi-
vegetation ecosystems, directly or indirectly affecting the structural processes and functions …

With the deterioration of the global/regional ecological environment, ecological restoration
plays an important role in sustainable development. However, due to the differences in …

Polyethylene (PE) microplastics are emerging pollutants that pose a significant threat to the
environment and human health. However, little is known about the effects of PEs on soil …

Soil quality and function in forest environments are influenced by the interaction of soil-
forming parameters and silvicultural systems. Hyrcanian forests were recently accepted as a …

The mineralogical composition of the parent material, together with plant species and soil
microorganisms, constitutes the foundational components of an ecosystem's energy cycle …

Few studies have focused on the growth, soil quality and sustainability of medicinal plants
under different soil conditions. In this study, the spatial heterogeneity of soil physical and …

As a key part of the forest ecosystem, soil microorganisms play extremely important roles in
maintaining the ecological environment and the security of water quality in reservoir areas …

Decomposition of soil organic matter (SOM) resulted in the release of mineral nutrients viz.
macronutrients (N, P, and K), micronutrients (Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn), and secondary plant nutrients …

The presence of litter and winter snow cover can affect the decomposition of organic matter
in forest soils and changes in δ13C values of soil-respired carbon dioxide (CO2). However …

Panax ginseng CA Meyer, known as the “King of Herbs,” has been used as a nutritional
supplement for both food and medicine with the functions of relieving fatigue and improving …