A Random Forest analysis found that the average path length and the clustering coefficient were the main determinants of soil multi-nutrient cycling. These findings suggested that SIT can be an effective option for improving soil multi-nutrient cycling and the structure of microbial networks...
To derive a quantitative soil multi-nutrient cycling index value for each site, we first normalized (log-transformed as needed) and standardized each of the five nutrients properties using theZscore transformation. These standardized ecosystem functions were then averaged to obtain this index [36]. ...
The mechanisms underlying plant-microbe interactions in coastal ecosystems are little explored. Here, the authors use multi-omics and biogeochemical measurements to investigate the saltmarsh cordgrass root microbiome and its role in coupling nitrogen fixation and sulfur cycling. ...
atmosphere and hydrosphere. Studies should thus consider the wider system in the examination of cycling and fluxes in agroecosystems or their components. These may include typically multi-year field observations, farm gate budgets, watershed studies, life cycle assessments, enterprise and economic analyses...
nutrient addition: microbial activity, microbial biomass P and P mineralization (Fig.5a). There were significant and positive relationships between the average EMF and the diversity of bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and the whole soil biota, with the multidiversity–EMF relationship explaining more ...
Complementarity in root development and rhizosphere-mediated processes, coupled to nutrient cycling can thus operate synergistically to enable facilitative processes to increase crop growth in multi-cropping circumstances (Fig.2). Fig. 2 Root development, nutrient dynamics and rhizosphere processes in arable...
Multi-year monitoring of management improvements. In-field vegetation, ecosystem, and crop performance analysis. Research on management practices, inputs, and their effects on biological activity, carbon storage, nutrient cycling, yield, and plant productivity. ...
Microorganisms have critical roles in the functioning of soil in nutrient cycling, structural formation, and plant interactions, both positive and negative. These roles are important in reestablishing function and biodiversity in ecosystem restoration. Measurement of the community indicates the status of ...
Soils represent one of the largest reservoirs of biological diversity on Earth, responsible for critical ecosystem functions such as nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, soil formation and plant performance7. Soil invertebrates enhance water infiltration and the retention and removal of pathogens...
Soil microorganisms are central to sustain soil functions and services, like carbon and nutrient cycling. Currently, we only have a limited understanding of the spatial-temporal dynamics of soil microorganisms, restricting our ability to assess long-term