Effect of partial root-zone drying irrigation (PRDI) on soil C:N:P stoichiometry in N-fixing crops: Insights from a three-year field study with alfalfa by Jing Zhang, Zheng Gang Guo

“…Soil C:N:P stoichiometry is a powerful tool for determining soil nutrient cycling and limitations in agroecosystems and provides a basis for optimizing fertilizer strategies in crop production under partial root-zone drying irrigation (PRDI). …”
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Exploring the link between soil health and crop productivity by Yingying Xing, Xiukang Wang, Adnan Mustafa

“…By utilizing state-of-the-art bioinformatics, we offer an in-depth exploration of rhizosphere microbial communities, emphasizing the functions of phosphate-solubilizing and nitrogen-fixing bacteria in promoting vital nutrient cycles. The potential of using microbial fertilizers to increase crop resistance to disease and stress hold a major premise for future sustainability in agriculture. …”
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Exploring chitin metabolite profiles and sensitivity differences in Collembola species exposed to teflubenzuron by Saúl Fernandes, Diana Ilyaskina, Matty P. Berg, Marja H. Lamoree, Pim E.G. Leonards, Cornelis A.M. van Gestel

“…These pesticides, including teflubenzuron, target chitin synthesis in arthropods but also pose risks to non-target soil fauna like Collembola, which play essential roles in decomposition and nutrient cycling. This study combines traditional toxicity tests with a metabolomic approach to examine the interspecies specific sensitivity of three Collembola species — Sinella curviseta, Ceratophysella denticulata, and Folsomia candida — to teflubenzuron. …”
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Effects of water nutrient concentrations on stream macroinvertebrate community stoichiometry: a large-scale study by Beck, Miriam, Billoir, Elise, Usseglio-Polatera, Philippe, Meyer, Albin, Gautreau, Edwige, Danger, Michael

“…Our results show that assumptions from Ecological Stoichiometry Theory also hold at the community level, at least for two dominant taxa, and on a large spatial scale, with likely consequences for nutrient cycling and ecosystem function.…”
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Soil moisture controls over carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions: a review by Yuefeng Hao, Jiafu Mao, Charles M. Bachmann, Forrest M. Hoffman, Gerbrand Koren, Haishan Chen, Hanqin Tian, Jiangong Liu, Jing Tao, Jinyun Tang, Lingcheng Li, Laibao Liu, Martha Apple, Mingjie Shi, Mingzhou Jin, Qing Zhu, Steve Kannenberg, Xiaoying Shi, Xi Zhang, Yaoping Wang, Yilin Fang, Yongjiu Dai

“…The review also examines ecosystem models, discussing how soil moisture dynamics are incorporated to simulate photosynthesis, microbial activity, and nutrient cycling. Sustainable soil moisture management practices, including conservation agriculture, agroforestry, and optimized water management, prove effective in enhancing carbon sequestration and mitigating GHG emissions by maintaining ideal soil moisture levels. …”
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Trade-off strategies between growth and defense of spring ephemeral plants in early spring by Liben Pan, Liben Pan, Tianqi Wang, Tianqi Wang, Vladimir L. Gavrikov, Xiaorui Guo, Xiaorui Guo, Liqiang Mu, Zhonghua Tang, Zhonghua Tang

“…Understanding the adaptive strategies of spring ephemerals is crucial for the introduction and cultivation of early spring plants, as well as for optimizing light energy utilization and nutrient cycling within ecosystems.MethodsWe evaluated 26 functional traits across four spring ephemerals and four spring non-ephemeral plants along an elevation gradient. …”
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The Association of Non-Dipterocarps (Fagaceae) with Mycorrhizae in Elevated CO2 Condition in Tekam Forest Reserve, Pahang by Mustafa Bakray Nur Aqilah, Azmi Nuralisya Amirah, Jamar Nurul Hidayah, Kin Thi Bee, Mansor Patahayah, Mohti Azian, Zohari Ahmad Fitri, Mohd Said Mohd Nizam

“…The findings provide valuable insights into how climate change may affect AMF communities in tropical forests like Tekam FR, with potential consequences for forest health, nutrient cycling, and plant growth. This emphasizes the need for further research to fully understand the dynamics and their broader ecological implications.…”
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Increased positive tree species mixture effects on the abundance and richness of Collembola with stand development in Canadian boreal forests by Yakun Zhang, Sai Peng, Zilong Ma, Chen Chen, Bilei Gao, Xinli Chen, Han Y.H. Chen

“…However, the impact of tree mixtures on Collembola communities following stand development in natural forests remains unclear, despite the critical roles Collembola plays in litter decomposition and nutrient cycling. We investigated the effects of tree species mixtures on Collembola abundance, diversity, and community structure by sampling pure and mixed jack pine (Pinus banksiana Lamb.) and trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx.) of 15-year-old and 41-year-old stands in natural boreal forest. …”
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Progress Analysis and Development Prospects of Soil Ecological and Environmental Effects of Interlayer Construction by JIA Zhenjiang, WU Yangyang, LI Wangcheng, MA Dongxiang, CHEN Jihong, GAO Susu, NIU Xiaoxiao, XU Tianyuan

“…[Objective] This study systematically summarized and analyzed the current application status, technical characteristics, and environmental benefits of interlayer construction in soil improvement, nutrient cycling, ecological restoration, and crop management, aiming to provide scientific basis and theoretical support for improving modern agriculture's quality, efficiency, and sustainable development. …”
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Microhabitat accessibility determines peptide substrate degradation by soil microbial community by Carlos Arellano-Caicedo, Pelle Ohlsson, Saleh Moradi, Edith C. Hammer

“…The different rates of enzymatic activity in different levels of complexity suggest emergent properties of microbial communities in complex microhabitats which could have important implication for microbial processes, such as soil carbon storage and nutrient cycling.…”
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Analysis of the Synergistic Effect of Endophytic Bacteria and Metabolites on Yield in Soybean Roots Under Biochar with Nitrogen Fertilization by Hui Liu, Wanyu Dou, Wenlong Zhang, Yutao Li, Guoxin Shi, Lifang Fu, Lihong Wang

“…C1N1 comparison group; they were both associated with regulatory mechanisms such as plant growth promotion and nutrient cycling. Structural equation modeling indicates that both endophytic bacteria and metabolites have a significant positive impact on yield. …”
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Construction and characterization of an infectious cDNA clone of turtle grass virus X from a naturally infected Thalassia testudinum plant by Luis Alvarado-Marchena, Bradley T. Furman, Mya Breitbart

“…Given that seagrasses play a crucial role in sediment stabilization, nutrient cycling, and habitat provisioning, understanding the impact of viruses on these ecosystems is essential for their effective conservation and management. …”
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Mixed Signals: interpreting mixing patterns of different soil bioturbation processes through luminescence and numerical modelling by W. M. van der Meij, S. Riedesel, S. Riedesel, T. Reimann

“…<p>Soil bioturbation plays a key role in soil functions such as carbon and nutrient cycling. Despite its importance, fundamental knowledge on how different organisms and processes impact the rates and patterns of soil mixing during bioturbation is lacking. …”
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Co-occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes and earthworms enhances enduring biocontrol activity and microbial diversity in a naturalized plant-soil system by Maryam Chelkha, Rubén Blanco-Pérez, David Labarga, María de Toro, Jorge Dueñas-Hernani, Kyle Wickings, Raquel Campos-Herrera

“…EWs enhance soil health by improving aeration, porosity, and nutrient cycling, while EPNs, such as Steinernema and Heterorhabditis, manage pests by killing insects. …”
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Response of Hard-Bottom Macro-Zoobenthos to the Transition of a Mediterranean Mariculture Fish Plant (Mar Grande of Taranto, Ionian Sea) into an Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquacultur... by Roberta Trani, Cataldo Pierri, Antonella Schiavo, Tamara Lazic, Maria Mercurio, Isabella Coccia, Adriana Giangrande, Caterina Longo

“…The emergence of filter feeders, predators, and omnivores at the treatment site suggests enhanced nutrient cycling and trophic complexity, while the decline in opportunistic species further supports improved environmental conditions. …”
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Structures and determinants of soil microbiomes along a steep elevation gradient in Southwest China by Ting Li, Ting Li, Ting Li, Ziyan Gao, Ping Zhou, Ping Zhou, Mingmin Huang, Gangzheng Wang, Jianping Xu, Wangqiu Deng, Mu Wang, Mu Wang

“…Soil microbial communities play a vital role in accelerating nutrient cycling and stabilizing ecosystem functions in forests. …”
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Environmental DNA metabarcoding shows potential for monitoring meiofauna and marine nematodes diversity in mangrove ecosystems in China by Mingcheng Hu, Yuqing Guo, Fenfen Ji, Yijia Shih, Kai Liu, Xiangxiang Yi, Yuanxin Fan

“…Meiofauna are key components in the food webs and nutrient cycles of mangrove ecosystems. However, the diversity of intertidal meiofauna is not well understood, primarily due to the constraints of morphological species identification. …”
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Integrating green manure and fertilizer reduction strategies to enhance soil carbon sequestration and crop yield: evidence from a two-season pot experiment by Jun Zhang, Jun Zhang, Jun Zhang, Wei He, Wei He, Wei He, Zheng Wei, Zheng Wei, Yifei Chen, Yifei Chen, Weichun Gao, Weichun Gao

“…One promising approach is the integration of leguminous green manure, which improves soil structure, enhances nutrient cycling, and supports sustainable farming practices. …”
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Phylogenetic analysis, metabolic profiling, and environmental adaptation of strain LCG007: a novel Rhodobacteraceae isolated from the East China Sea intertidal zone by Cuizhu Liang, Jiahua Wang, Jie Liu, Zekai Wang, Junwei Cao, Xi Yu, Li Zhang, Jiasong Fang, Jiasong Fang

“…This study enhances our comprehension of the microbial taxonomy within the Roseobacter clade affiliated cluster, their survival strategies in intertidal ecosystems, and underscores the significance of their role in nutrient cycling. It also highlights the crucial importance of photosynthetic metabolism for the speciation of marine bacteria and their ecological resilience.…”
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Genome-resolved year-round dynamics reveal a broad range of giant virus microdiversity by Yue Fang, Lingjie Meng, Jun Xia, Yasuhiro Gotoh, Tetsuya Hayashi, Keizo Nagasaki, Hisashi Endo, Yusuke Okazaki, Hiroyuki Ogata

“…ABSTRACT Giant viruses are crucial for marine ecosystem dynamics because they regulate microeukaryotic community structure, accelerate carbon and nutrient cycles, and drive the evolution of their hosts through co-evolutionary processes. …”
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