Unrevealing the potential of microbes in decomposition of organic matter and release of carbon in the ecosystem
Organic matter decomposition is a biochemical process with consequences affecting climate
change and ecosystem productivity. Once decomposition begins, C is lost as CO 2 or …
change and ecosystem productivity. Once decomposition begins, C is lost as CO 2 or …
Biochar effects on soil biota–a review
Soil amendment with biochar is evaluated globally as a means to improve soil fertility and to
mitigate climate change. However, the effects of biochar on soil biota have received much …
mitigate climate change. However, the effects of biochar on soil biota have received much …
Organic farming enhances soil microbial abundance and activity—A meta-analysis and meta-regression
Population growth and climate change challenge our food and farming systems and provide
arguments for an increased intensification of agriculture. A promising option is eco …
arguments for an increased intensification of agriculture. A promising option is eco …
Global evaluation of commercial arbuscular mycorrhizal inoculants under greenhouse and field conditions
MJ Salomon, R Demarmels, SJ Watts-Williams… - Applied Soil …, 2022 - Elsevier
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are plant symbionts that promote plant growth and
provide important plant and ecosystem functions. These abilities have great economical …
provide important plant and ecosystem functions. These abilities have great economical …
Formulation of microbial inoculants by encapsulation in natural polysaccharides: focus on beneficial properties of carrier additives and derivatives
N Vassilev, M Vassileva, V Martos… - Frontiers in plant …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
In the last 10–15 years, the wide application of bioformulated plant beneficial
microorganisms is accepted as an effective alternative of chemical agro-products. Two main …
microorganisms is accepted as an effective alternative of chemical agro-products. Two main …
Sustainable improvement of soil health utilizing biochar and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi: A review
Conservation of soil health and crop productivity is the central theme for sustainable
agriculture practices. It is unrealistic to expect that the burgeoning crop production demands …
agriculture practices. It is unrealistic to expect that the burgeoning crop production demands …
Fungal community composition in soils subjected to long‐term chemical fertilization is most influenced by the type of organic matter
R Sun, M Dsouza, JA Gilbert, X Guo… - Environmental …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Organic matter application is a widely used practice to increase soil carbon content and
maintain soil fertility. However, little is known about the effect of different types of organic …
maintain soil fertility. However, little is known about the effect of different types of organic …
Occurrence of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in mining-impacted sites and their contribution to ecological restoration: Mechanisms and applications
F Wang - Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Mining activities generally decrease topsoil and vegetation, reduce soil biodiversity, and
yield extremely harsh environmental conditions, which in turn limit natural revegetation and …
yield extremely harsh environmental conditions, which in turn limit natural revegetation and …
Contrasting effects of biochar versus manure on soil microbial communities and enzyme activities in an Aridisol
Biochar can increase microbial activity, alter microbial community structure, and increase
soil fertility in arid and semi-arid soils, but at relatively high rates that may be impractical for …
soil fertility in arid and semi-arid soils, but at relatively high rates that may be impractical for …
Efficacy of biofertilizers: challenges to improve crop production
Different kinds of soil microorganisms belonging to several taxa of the bacteria, fungi, and
possibly, protozoa kingdoms, colonizing the rhizosphere or the plant tissues and promoting …
possibly, protozoa kingdoms, colonizing the rhizosphere or the plant tissues and promoting …