Soil microorganisms, by actively participating in the decomposition and transformation of
organic matter through diverse metabolic pathways, play a pivotal role in carbon cycling …

Conventional farming practices can lead to soil degradation and a decline in productivity.
Regenerative agriculture (RA) is purported by advocates as a solution to these issues that …

While the contribution of biodiversity to supporting multiple ecosystem functions is well
established in natural ecosystems, the relationship of the above-and below-ground diversity …

In this concept paper, we propose a new view on soil organic matter (SOM) formation:
microorganisms use most of the organics entering the soil as energy rather than as a source …

Grassland restoration across the world increases soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration
which is critical for global C cycling and CO 2 removal from the atmosphere. However, the …

Paddy soils make up the largest anthropogenic wetlands on earth, and are characterized by
a prominent potential for organic carbon (C) sequestration. By quantifying the plant‐and …

Increased anthropogenic nitrogen (N) deposition is driving N-limited ecosystems towards
phosphorus (P) limitation. Plants have evolved strategies to respond to P limitation which …

Microbial necromass is a large and persistent component of soil organic carbon (SOC),
especially under croplands. The effects of cropland management on microbial necromass …

Intensive crop production on grassland-derived Mollisols has liberated massive amounts of
carbon (C) to the atmosphere. Whether minimizing soil disturbance, diversifying crop …

Increasing phosphorus (P) inputs induced by anthropogenic activities have increased P
availability in soils considerably, with dramatic effects on carbon (C) cycling and storage …