[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of methods to estimate production, biomass and turnover of ectomycorrhizal mycelium in forests soils–A review

H Wallander, A Ekblad, DL Godbold, D Johnson… - Soil Biology and …, 2013 - Elsevier
Mycorrhizal fungi constitute a considerable sink for carbon in most ecosystems. This carbon
is used for building extensive mycelial networks in the soil as well as for metabolic activity …

Soil microbial diversity–biomass relationships are driven by soil carbon content across global biomes

F Bastida, DJ Eldridge, C García, G Kenny Png… - The ISME …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
The relationship between biodiversity and biomass has been a long standing debate in
ecology. Soil biodiversity and biomass are essential drivers of ecosystem functions …

Ecological memory of recurrent drought modifies soil processes via changes in soil microbial community

A Canarini, H Schmidt, L Fuchslueger, V Martin… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Climate change is altering the frequency and severity of drought events. Recent evidence
indicates that drought may produce legacy effects on soil microbial communities. However, it …

Microplastic addition alters the microbial community structure and stimulates soil carbon dioxide emissions in vegetable‐growing soil

B Gao, H Yao, Y Li, Y Zhu - Environmental Toxicology and …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Microplastic pollution has become an increasingly pervasive issue worldwide, but little is
known about its effects on the soil environment. A soil microcosm experiment was conducted …

Phospholipid fatty acids in soil—drawbacks and future prospects

RG Joergensen - Biology and Fertility of Soils, 2022 - Springer
The current opinion and position paper highlights (1) correct assignation of indicator
phospholipid fatty acids (PLFA),(2) specificity and recycling of PLFA in microorganisms, and …

Exploring the transfer of recent plant photosynthates to soil microbes: mycorrhizal pathway vs direct root exudation

C Kaiser, MR Kilburn, PL Clode, L Fuchslueger… - New …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Plants rapidly release photoassimilated carbon (C) to the soil via direct root exudation and
associated mycorrhizal fungi, with both pathways promoting plant nutrient availability. This …

Soil moisture is the major factor influencing microbial community structure and enzyme activities across seven biogeoclimatic zones in western Canada

BFT Brockett, CE Prescott, SJ Grayston - Soil biology and biochemistry, 2012 - Elsevier
Although soil microorganisms play a central role in the soil processes that determine nutrient
availability and productivity of forest ecosystems, we are only beginning to understand how …

Use and misuse of PLFA measurements in soils

Å Frostegård, A Tunlid, E Bååth - Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2011 - Elsevier
The determination of the phospholipid fatty acid (PLFA) pattern of soil organisms has
become one of the most commonly used methods to study microbial community structure …

Impact of no‐tillage and conventional tillage systems on soil microbial communities

RP Mathew, Y Feng, L Githinji… - Applied and …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Soil management practices influence soil physical and chemical characteristics and bring
about changes in the soil microbial community structure and function. In this study, the …

Root exudates induce soil macroaggregation facilitated by fungi in subsoil

VL Baumert, NA Vasilyeva, AA Vladimirov… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Subsoils are known to harbor large amounts of soil organic carbon (SOC) and may
represent key global carbon (C) sinks given appropriate management. Although …