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View article: Micro‐Faunal and Edaphic Controls on Microbial Carbon Cycling Across Primary and Secondary Successional Trajectories
Micro‐Faunal and Edaphic Controls on Microbial Carbon Cycling Across Primary and Secondary Successional Trajectories Open
The accumulation of microbial‐derived organic carbon in soils during long‐term vegetation succession represents a key pathway for long‐term soil carbon stabilization. Yet, the role of soil microfauna in regulating microbial carbon dynamics…
View article: Sustained use of DMPP reduces its mitigation potential for N2O emissions: Field evidence and global implications
Sustained use of DMPP reduces its mitigation potential for N2O emissions: Field evidence and global implications Open
Nitrogen fertilization is a major driver of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, and nitrification inhibitors such as 3,4-dimethylpyrazole phosphate (DMPP) are widely used to mitigate them. However, the long-term effectiveness of DMPP remains un…
View article: Achieving agricultural and environmental targets in a changing climate requires a whole-system based approach
Achieving agricultural and environmental targets in a changing climate requires a whole-system based approach Open
Feeding the large future population is associated with severe environmental challenges to which climate change is adding further complications and stress to the global food supply system. The strategies to the challenges posed on ecosystem…
View article: Lead Immobilization in Soil and Uptake Reduction in Brassica chinensis Using Sepiolite-Supported Manganese Ferrite
Lead Immobilization in Soil and Uptake Reduction in Brassica chinensis Using Sepiolite-Supported Manganese Ferrite Open
Lead (Pb) in soil poses serious environmental and health risks, and its removal requires complex and costly treatment methods to meet strict regulatory standards. To effectively address this challenge, innovative and efficient techniques a…
View article: Synthesis of Micro <sup>14</sup> C‐Labeled Polylactide for Environmental Assessment Analysis
Synthesis of Micro <sup>14</sup> C‐Labeled Polylactide for Environmental Assessment Analysis Open
Polylactide (PLA), a biobased, biodegradable polyester derived from lactic acid, is recognized as an alternative to conventional plastics due to properties such as mechanical strength and compostability. Despite widespread use in applicati…
View article: Remote Screening of Nitrogen Uptake and Biomass Formation in Irrigated and Rainfed Wheat
Remote Screening of Nitrogen Uptake and Biomass Formation in Irrigated and Rainfed Wheat Open
Sustainable nitrogen (N) management in arable crops requires the real-time assessment of crop growth and N uptake, particularly in water-limited environments. In the present study, we conducted two large-scale field experiments with rainfe…
View article: Long-Term Fertilization Mediates Microbial Keystone Taxa to Regulate Straw-Derived 13C Incorporation in Soil Aggregates
Long-Term Fertilization Mediates Microbial Keystone Taxa to Regulate Straw-Derived 13C Incorporation in Soil Aggregates Open
Soil aggregates are crucial for fertility and organic carbon (C) sequestration, with straw decomposition by soil microbes playing a key role in this process. However, the mechanisms of how fertilization and microbes control straw decomposi…
View article: Application of nanoparticles for salinity stress management and biofortification in wheat: a review of dual approaches and insights
Application of nanoparticles for salinity stress management and biofortification in wheat: a review of dual approaches and insights Open
Salinity stress is one of the most challenging constraints affecting wheat production, limiting both yield and nutritional quality. Wheat is one of the most important staple cereals as well as a major source of carbohydrates for a consider…
View article: Screening uncalibrated priority pollutants by improved AHP-CRITIC method at development land
Screening uncalibrated priority pollutants by improved AHP-CRITIC method at development land Open
Unlisted uncalibrated pollutants in the industrial land of northeast China are continuously accumulating due to insufficient regulatory control, posing a serious threat to the ecological environment and human health. To address this challe…
View article: Comparison for colloidal stability and aggregation behavior of fulvic and humic acids: effects of cations and pH
Comparison for colloidal stability and aggregation behavior of fulvic and humic acids: effects of cations and pH Open
Fulvic acid (FA) and humic acid (HA) are organic materials that can form complexes with metal ions, playing a crucial role in predicting the behavior of organic colloids. The colloidal stability values of FA and HA vary with pH and specifi…
View article: Seasonal effects of altitude and vegetation on litter and organic carbon in deciduous and coniferous forest soils
Seasonal effects of altitude and vegetation on litter and organic carbon in deciduous and coniferous forest soils Open
This study investigated seasonal changes in litter and soil organic carbon contents of deciduous and coniferous forests at two altitudes (500 and 1000 m a.s.l.), which were used as proxies for temperature changes. To this aim, adjacent pin…
View article: Can high-resolution monitoring provide a better understanding of the hyporheic zone in Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems?
Can high-resolution monitoring provide a better understanding of the hyporheic zone in Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems? Open
The hyporheic zone is an essential component of river ecosystems, yet it is often overlooked in environmental studies. A comprehensive understanding of the interactions between surface water (SW) and groundwater (GW), as well as the role o…
View article: Accumulation of Soil Metal(loids) in Fast-Growing Woody Plants of the Post-Mining Area of Freiberg, Germany
Accumulation of Soil Metal(loids) in Fast-Growing Woody Plants of the Post-Mining Area of Freiberg, Germany Open
Soil pollution is a global threat that seriously affects biodiversity in (agro)ecosystems and may compromise water and food quality. Therefore, the ability of tree species (Populus tremula, Salix caprea, and Betula pendula) to accumulate a…
View article: Impact of Management Practices on Soil Organic Carbon Content and Microbial Diversity Under Semi-Arid Conditions
Impact of Management Practices on Soil Organic Carbon Content and Microbial Diversity Under Semi-Arid Conditions Open
Globally, arid and semi-arid agricultural land is characterized by low soil organic carbon (SOC) content. This impacts on the abundance and diversity of soil microorganisms in such environments. We therefore examined SOC and bacterial comm…
View article: Modeling Cut Rose Yield Over an 18‐Month Period After Compost Amendment Using Repeated Sigmoidal Gompertz Curve Fitting
Modeling Cut Rose Yield Over an 18‐Month Period After Compost Amendment Using Repeated Sigmoidal Gompertz Curve Fitting Open
Understanding the growth, development, and production patterns of perennial crops is crucial for optimizing agricultural practices and enhancing crop productivity. Growth models are valuable tools in this regard, offering insights into how…
View article: Effect of simulated acidification on soil properties and plant nutrient uptake of eggplant in greenhouse
Effect of simulated acidification on soil properties and plant nutrient uptake of eggplant in greenhouse Open
Soil acidification adversely affects plant growth and development by decreasing the accessibility of roots to essential nutrients. Thus, it decreases crop yield. However, there has been a lack of systematic research on how soil acidificati…
View article: Deforestation effects on the spatial distribution of C and N in the soils of a forested headwater catchment in the Eifel, Germany
Deforestation effects on the spatial distribution of C and N in the soils of a forested headwater catchment in the Eifel, Germany Open
Riverine systems are distinct components of the natural environment which have significant roles in storing and processing terrestrial carbon. While processing organic matter, rivers release large amount of greenhouse gasses to the atmosph…
View article: Phosphorus addition impacts on soil nitrogen dynamics in a subtropical plantation
Phosphorus addition impacts on soil nitrogen dynamics in a subtropical plantation Open
Human activities have globally increased atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition, which has enhanced the risk of ecosystem N losses. Phosphorus (P), as a macroelement required for life, is closely linked to the biogeochemical cycle of N. There…
View article: Evaluation aging of biochar application to deficient N soils on their N cycling using 15N isotope tracer, plant growth and soil biochemical parameters
Evaluation aging of biochar application to deficient N soils on their N cycling using 15N isotope tracer, plant growth and soil biochemical parameters Open
Soil degradation caused by climate change leads to unfavorable conditions for soil and crop growth in many countries. Therefore, the use of soil organic amendments (OSAs) are promoted for crop growth and increase fertility in soils. A popu…
View article: Thirteen years of applying maize-derived organic materials and N fertilizers in North China Plain increased microbial CUE and NUE while increasing SOC and TN through necromass inputs.
Thirteen years of applying maize-derived organic materials and N fertilizers in North China Plain increased microbial CUE and NUE while increasing SOC and TN through necromass inputs. Open
Improving soil organic carbon (SOC) and total nitrogen (TN) stocks in croplands is crucial to mitigate climate change and ensuring food security. Soil microbes are important engines driving terrestrial biogeochemical cy…
View article: Multi-Scale Analysis Based on Wavelet Transform of Reservoir and River Total Phosphorus Correlation and Determination of Monitoring Time Scales
Multi-Scale Analysis Based on Wavelet Transform of Reservoir and River Total Phosphorus Correlation and Determination of Monitoring Time Scales Open
Total phosphorus (TP) dynamics between reservoirs and inflowing rivers critically affect eutrophication risks, but their multi-scale interactions remain insufficiently quantified. This study applied wavelet transform analysis to 8-year TP …
View article: Gross soil N transformations and microbial communities in Luxembourg beech forest (Fagus sylvatica L.) soils along a pH gradient
Gross soil N transformations and microbial communities in Luxembourg beech forest (Fagus sylvatica L.) soils along a pH gradient Open
Acidic and calcareous soils differ in nitrogen (N) cycling, yet the underlying gross N transformations remain unclear in temperate forests. To address this gap, we quantified gross N transformations and microbial abundances in the organic …
View article: Leaching of Colloidal Phosphorus from Organic Layers and Mineral Topsoils of German Beech Forests in Response to Drought and Nutrient Inputs
Leaching of Colloidal Phosphorus from Organic Layers and Mineral Topsoils of German Beech Forests in Response to Drought and Nutrient Inputs Open
Purpose The purpose of the study was to clarify the relevance of colloidal phosphorus (P coll ) to total P (TP) leaching and its link to dissolved organic P (DOP) leaching in forest topsoils under field conditions. Effects of heavy rainfal…