Soils and sediments are major reservoirs of organic matter (OM), whose dynamic turnover
has a major impact on carbon cycling and global climate. OM in soils and sediments is …

Abstract Sulphate (SO 4 2-) concentrations in freshwaters have increased globally over the
last decades even though a strong reduction in atmospheric sulphur (S) deposition has …

The carbon balance of peatlands is predicted to shift from a sink to a source this century.
However, peatland ecosystems are still omitted from the main Earth system models that are …

Soil organic matter (SOM) is correlated with reactive iron (Fe) in humid soils, but Fe also
promotes SOM decomposition when oxygen (O2) becomes limited. Here we quantify Fe …

Paddy soils make up the largest anthropogenic wetlands on earth, and are characterized by
a prominent potential for organic carbon (C) sequestration. By quantifying the plant‐and …

Although our understanding of the effects of microplastics on the dynamics of soil organic
matter (SOM) has considerably advanced in recent years, the fundamental mechanisms …

Perturbation of soil microbial communities by rising temperatures could have important
consequences for biodiversity and future climate, particularly in tropical forests where high …

Nitrogen (N) fertilization affects the rate of soil organic carbon (SOC) decomposition by
regulating extracellular enzyme activities (EEA). Extracellular enzymes have not been …

Soils represent the largest carbon reservoir within terrestrial ecosystems. The mechanisms
controlling the amount of carbon stored and its feedback to the climate system, however …

Extreme droughts, heat waves, frosts, precipitation, wind storms and other climate extremes
may impact the structure, composition and functioning of terrestrial ecosystems, and thus …