Rhizosphere size and shape: temporal dynamics and spatial stationarity
Y Kuzyakov, BS Razavi - Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2019 - Elsevier
The soil volume affected by roots–the rhizosphere–is one of the most important microbial
hotspots determining the processes, dynamics and cycling of carbon (C), nutrients and water …
hotspots determining the processes, dynamics and cycling of carbon (C), nutrients and water …
Sampling root exudates–mission impossible?
E Oburger, DL Jones - Rhizosphere, 2018 - Elsevier
Accurate information about the quantity, quality and spatiotemporal dynamics of metabolite
release from plant roots is vital to understanding the functional significance of root exudates …
release from plant roots is vital to understanding the functional significance of root exudates …
The microplastisphere: biodegradable microplastics addition alters soil microbial community structure and function
Plastics accumulating in the environment, especially microplastics (defined as particles< 5
mm), can lead to a range of problems and potential loss of ecosystem services …
mm), can lead to a range of problems and potential loss of ecosystem services …
Effect of polylactic acid microplastics on soil properties, soil microbials and plant growth
R Liu, J Liang, Y Yang, H Jiang, X Tian - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Biodegradable plastic is considered one of the most promising alternatives to agricultural
mulch. However, the impact of biodegradable microplastics on agricultural ecosystems is …
mulch. However, the impact of biodegradable microplastics on agricultural ecosystems is …
Ecoenzymatic stoichiometry and microbial nutrient limitation in rhizosphere soil in the arid area of the northern Loess Plateau, China
Arid ecosystems are characterized as having stressful conditions of low energy and nutrient
availability for soil microorganisms and vegetation. The rhizosphere serves as the one of …
availability for soil microorganisms and vegetation. The rhizosphere serves as the one of …
Emergent properties of microbial activity in heterogeneous soil microenvironments: different research approaches are slowly converging, yet major challenges remain
Over the last 60 years, soil microbiologists have accumulated a wealth of experimental data
showing that the bulk, macroscopic parameters (eg, granulometry, pH, soil organic matter …
showing that the bulk, macroscopic parameters (eg, granulometry, pH, soil organic matter …
Alive and kicking: why dormant soil microorganisms matter
RG Joergensen, F Wichern - Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2018 - Elsevier
The current review investigates the hypothesis that dormant soil microorganisms are
relevant for microbial processes and community changes. Dormant soil microorganisms are …
relevant for microbial processes and community changes. Dormant soil microorganisms are …
Rhizoremediation as a green technology for the remediation of petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated soils
Rhizoremediation is increasingly becoming a green and sustainable alternative to physico-
chemical methods for remediation of contaminated environments through the utilization of …
chemical methods for remediation of contaminated environments through the utilization of …
Reveal the response of enzyme activities to heavy metals through in situ zymography
Enzymes in the soil are vital for assessing heavy metal soil pollution. Although the presence
of heavy metals is thought to change the soil enzyme system, the distribution of enzyme …
of heavy metals is thought to change the soil enzyme system, the distribution of enzyme …
Visualization and quantification of carbon “rusty sink” by rice root iron plaque: Mechanisms, functions, and global implications
Paddies contain 78% higher organic carbon (C) stocks than adjacent upland soils, and iron
(Fe) plaque formation on rice roots is one of the mechanisms that traps C. The process …
(Fe) plaque formation on rice roots is one of the mechanisms that traps C. The process …