Soil microbiomes are extremely complex, with dense networks of interconnected microbial
species underpinning vital functions for the ecosystem. In advanced agricultural research …

Increasing the iron content of plant products and iron assimilability represents a major issue
for human nutrition and health. This is also a major challenge because iron is not readily …

Land-use intensification is a major driver of biodiversity loss. However, understanding how
different components of land use drive biodiversity loss requires the investigation of multiple …

Pesticides are widely applied in agriculture to combat disease, pests, and weeds, leading to
long-lasting contamination of agricultural soils with pesticide residues. While classical risk …

Manure impacts labile pools of soil organic carbon (SOC) and nitrogen (N) which can
influence soil microbial composition (MCC) and enzyme activities, and hence soil health …

Soil texture is the most important soil physical property that determines water holding
capacity, nutrient availability and crop growth. Spatial distribution of soil texture at a higher …

Human land uses, such as agriculture, can leave long‐lasting legacies as ecosystems
recover. As a consequence, active restoration may be necessary to overcome land‐use …

Soil bacteria are largely missing from future biodiversity assessments hindering
comprehensive forecasts of ecosystem changes. Soil bacterial communities are expected to …

The scarcity of freshwater poses significant challenges to agriculture, often necessitating the
use of alternative water sources such as reclaimed water. While reclaimed water offers a …

Fertilization is a vital management practice to improve soil fertility and promote agricultural
production. However, there is limited knowledge about the interactive effects between soil …