Human‐driven changes in nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) inputs are modifying
biogeochemical cycles and the trophic state of many habitats worldwide. These alterations …

Soil spatial heterogeneity is a major determinant of biological diversity and functions. Among
soil biota, nematodes are considered as excellent models for understanding spatial soil …

Organic fertilizer applications that boost soil fertility and crop production are expected to
enhance soil biodiversity, making ecosystems more resilient to stress. Numerous studies …

Background and aims Crop residue decomposition is a major component of carbon (C)
cycling and provides energy and nutrients to the soil micro-food web. An in-situ field …

Soil nematode diversity is a widely-used indicator for assessing the impact of agricultural
practices, such as fertilization, on soil ecosystems. Organic fertilization is generally …

Long-term intensive rice monoculture, triple rice cultivation (rice crops are cultivated three
times per year) in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam, causes a reduction in topsoil quality. Rotating …

Biochar has the potential for improving soil properties and supporting ecological functions,
but it has negative impacts on soil organisms in some cases. This study aimed to assess the …

Heterodera avenae (cereal cyst nematode, CCN) infects wheat and other cereal crops and
causes severe losses in their yield. Research has shown that CCN infestations can be …

Soil animals are abundant in soil ecosystems and are sensitive to changes in the soil
environment. They play a critical role in the evaluation of soil health under different field …

Soil nematode community composition and diversity response to banana-pineapple (BA),
banana-papaya (BP), banana-rice (BR) rotations and banana monoculture (CK)(12-year …