Microbial communities in litter and soil are the functional link through which the tree species
occupying a site may alter rates of soil processes fundamental to nutrient cycling and carbon …

As land application becomes one of the important waste utilization and disposal practices,
soil is increasingly being seen as a major source of metal (loid) s reaching food chain …

Global changes can alter plant inputs from both above‐and belowground, which, thus, may
differently affect soil carbon and microbial communities. However, the general patterns of …

Aims This study aimed to determine the influence of tree species on soil microbial
community structure. Methods We conducted a litter and root manipulation and a short-term …

Enzymes are considered to be a key soil component catalysing important transformations
related to decomposition and nutrient turnover, and their activity in soil can be used as a …

Semi‐arid grasslands on the Mongolian Plateau are expected to experience high inputs of
anthropogenic reactive nitrogen in this century. It remains unclear, however, how soil …

Plant seasonal cycles alter carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) availability for soil microbes, which
may affect microbial community composition and thus feed back on microbial decomposition …

Fungi and bacteria are the two principal microbial groups in soil, responsible for the
breakdown of organic matter (OM). The relative contribution of fungi and bacteria to …

The chemical composition and quantity of plant inputs to soil are primary factors controlling
the size and structure of the soil microbial community. Little is known about how changes in …

The impact and frequency of forest harvesting could significantly affect soil microbial
community (SMC) structure and functioning. The ability of soil microorganisms to perform …