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Environmental Sciences
Yafei Shen, Lei Lei, Wenfa Xiao, Ruimei Cheng, Changfu Liu, Xiaoyu Liu, Hu Lin, Lixiong Zeng
Summary: Soil microbial residues in Pinus massoniana plantations of different ages and depths were characterized using amino sugar biomarkers, revealing variations in their contributions. The age of the plantation and soil depth were found to influence the microbial residue patterns differently.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Yanli Jing, Xuechao Zhao, Shengen Liu, Peng Tian, Zhaolin Sun, Longchi Chen, Qingkui Wang
Summary: Changes in microbial residue accumulation and distribution with stand age affect soil carbon stability and productivity in plantations.
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Ecology
Yanli Jing, Xueli Ding, Xuechao Zhao, Peng Tian, Fuming Xiao, Qingkui Wang
Summary: Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization have significant effects on soil microbes and their residues, with the interactive effect of N and P promoting fungal residue accumulation in small macroaggregates.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Haoran Zhang, Tao Yang, Xuejing Wu, Jianwei Zhang, Xiuying Yu, Jinxing Zhou, Saman Herath, Xiawei Peng
Summary: Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient that greatly affects soil organic carbon (SOC) dynamics. However, the response of amino sugars, an essential component of SOC, to P addition in China remains unclear. In a meta-analysis of 24 observations from nine research publications, we found that P addition significantly increased the necromass of total microbial, fungal, and bacterial communities. The effects of P addition on amino sugars varied depending on climate, ecosystem type, P addition rate, and duration. Our findings have important implications for soil fertility enhancement and SOC sequestration.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Junxi Hu, Congde Huang, Shixing Zhou, Xiong Liu, Feike A. Dijkstra
Summary: The effects of nitrogen addition on soil microbial necromass are influenced by ecosystem type, nitrogen addition method, and duration, providing critical information for enhancing the sequestration of microbially derived carbon under continued global nitrogen input.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Yingde Xu, Xiaodan Gao, Yalong Liu, Shuangyi Li, Chao Liang, Rattan Lal, Jingkuan Wang
Summary: The addition of plant root residue can efficiently promote microbial residue accumulation and produce a higher proportion of microbial residue in SOC in low fertility soil, while crop residue addition is more conducive to bacterial residue accumulation in high fertility soil. Soil organic carbon sequestration is influenced by the type of crop residue added and the soil fertility conditions.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjun Xie, Pengshuai Shao, Yanpeng Zhang, Shoucai Wei, Jianan Li, Yingjie Sun, Huawei Zhang
Summary: The composition and distribution of organic matter in saline soil are largely unknown. A field experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of straw and nitrogen addition on soil organic matter characteristics. The results showed that the addition of straw and nitrogen significantly increased soil organic matter content and amino sugar contents.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Guang-Jiao Chen, Fu-Xi Shi, Qin Ying, Rong Mao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of alder expansion on soil microbial necromass carbon in a permafrost peatland in the Heilongjiang Province of China. The results showed that alder patches had lower C:N ratios and higher C:P ratios compared to open peatlands. Alder expansion increased microbial biomass carbon, net nitrogen mineralization rate, and basal respiration rate in the soil. However, it also decreased the ratio of microbial biomass carbon to nitrogen. Additionally, alder expansion led to an increase in the concentration of certain compounds in the soil, resulting in an increase in bacterial, fungal, and total necromass carbon.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Pengshuai Shao, Hongyan Han, Jingkuan Sun, Hongjun Yang, Hongtu Xie
Summary: This study found that high salinity in coastal wetlands restricts the accumulation of microbial residues and their contribution to the SOC pool, while low salinity wetlands have higher available soil resources, promoting microbial-derived C contribution to SOC.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Lixiao Ma, Zhaoqiang Ju, Yunying Fang, Tony Vancov, Qiqi Gao, Di Wu, Aiping Zhang, Yanan Wang, Chunsheng Hu, Wenliang Wu, Zhangliu Du
Summary: Both nitrogen addition and warming have significant impacts on the molecular composition and sources of soil organic matter, especially in the surface soil; fungi are the main source of organic matter; warming can decrease the total free lipids content.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Zhuang Ge, Shuangyi Li, Roland Bol, Ping Zhu, Chang Peng, Tingting An, Na Cheng, Xu Liu, Tingyu Li, Zhiqiang Xu, Jingkuan Wang
Summary: The study found that straw residue is mainly retained in soil as particulate organic carbon (POC) and during decomposition, POC significantly increased while dissolved organic carbon (DOC) decreased. The addition of straw residue decreased the complexity of the bacterial microbial network but increased the complexity of the fungal network in IF and IFM treatments.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ranran Zhou, Yuan Liu, Jennifer A. J. Dungait, Amit Kumar, Jinsong Wang, Lisa K. Tiemann, Fusuo Zhang, Yakov Kuzyakov, Jing Tian
Summary: A meta-analysis of 481 paired measurements from cropland soils showed that cropland management practices significantly influence microbial necromass accumulation and its contribution to soil organic carbon (SOC). Nitrogen fertilization, cover crops, no or reduced tillage, manure, and straw amendment all increased microbial necromass accumulation. The optimal conditions for microbial necromass accumulation and its contribution to SOC sequestration require site-specific management.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Wei Zhang, Shuhan Dong, Ming Nie, Chao Liang, Xiaochen Zhang, Hongbo He, Xudong Zhang
Summary: The study found that at 35 degrees Celsius, fungal residues decomposed at a higher rate than SOC, suggesting that higher temperatures may have a detrimental effect on carbon stability in temperate soils.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ruyi Luo, Yakov Kuzyakov, Biao Zhu, Wei Qiang, Yan Zhang, Xueyong Pang
Summary: Increasing phosphorus inputs have significant effects on soil carbon cycling and storage, but the mechanisms behind how phosphorus drives the regulation of soil organic carbon by plants and microbes are unclear. This study found that continuous phosphorus addition reduced fine root biomass and decreased plant lignin contribution to soil organic carbon. However, phosphorus addition increased microbial necromass contribution to soil organic carbon. Overall, phosphorus addition in the study area influenced the composition of soil organic carbon through changes in plant- and microbial-derived carbon contributions, but did not affect its physical and chemical stability.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xiaojuan Feng, Simin Wang
Summary: Microbe-mediated carbon transformation is crucial for soil carbon sequestration, serving as a key strategy for long-term carbon neutrality. Evaluating the efficiency of microbial necromass accumulation in relation to plant carbon input or microbial respiration can provide insights into promoting soil carbon sequestration from an ecosystem perspective.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qina Yan, Phong V. V. Le, Dong K. Woo, Tingyu Hou, Timothy Filley, Praveen Kumar
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Microbiology
Javier A. Ceja-Navarro, Ulas Karaoz, Markus Bill, Zhao Hao, Richard A. White, Abelardo Arellano, Leila Ramanculova, Timothy R. Filley, Timothy D. Berry, Mark E. Conrad, Meredith Blackwell, Carrie D. Nicora, Young-Mo Kim, Patrick N. Reardon, Mary S. Lipton, Joshua N. Adkins, Jennifer Pett-Ridge, Eoin L. Brodie
NATURE MICROBIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Klaas G. J. Nierop, Gerard J. M. Versteegh, Timothy R. Filley, Jan W. de Leeuw
Article
Soil Science
Xueli Ding, Bin Zhang, Zhanbo Wei, Hongbo He, Timothy R. Filley
BIOLOGY AND FERTILITY OF SOILS
(2020)
Article
Soil Science
Xinxin Jin, Aaron R. Gall, Muhammad Farhan Saeed, Shuangyi Li, Timothy Filley, Jingkuan Wang
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Soil Science
Xueli Ding, Shengyun Chen, Bin Zhang, Hongbo He, Timothy R. Filley, William R. Horwath
BIOLOGY AND FERTILITY OF SOILS
(2020)
Article
Soil Science
Ming Li, Erika J. Foster, Phong V. V. Le, Qina Yan, Andrew Stumpf, Tingyu Hou, A. N. (Thanos) Papanicolaou, Kenneth M. Wacha, Christopher G. Wilson, Jingkuan Wang, Praveen Kumar, Timothy Filley
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jose Waimin, Hongjie Jiang, David A. Detwiler, Martha E. Jimenez-Castaneda, Zeynep Mutlu, Mukerrem Cakmak, Tim Filley, Rahim Rahimi
Summary: Bacteria play essential roles in soil health maintenance, and real-time monitoring of their activity levels can provide insights into soil quality, nutrient availability, and future crop yields. A non-destructive technique for monitoring cellulase activity of microorganisms in targeted ecosystems has been demonstrated using a cellulose acetate membrane. The proposed method shows potential for in-field measurements and real-time assessment of microbial activity, with implications for precision agricultural applications.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Tingyu Hou, Timothy R. Filley, Yanan Tong, Benjamin Abban, Sarmistha Singh, A. N. Thanos Papanicolaou, Kenneth M. Wacha, Christopher G. Wilson, Indrajeet Chaubey
Summary: This study highlights the importance of tillage practices on soil erosion and organic matter loss, with contour tillage enhancing organic carbon content and reducing decomposition, while controlling the movement of particles; however, parallel tillage orientation can result in higher sediment mobilization.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ashley D. Keiser, Robert Warren, Timothy Filley, Mark A. Bradford
Summary: Photodegradation contributes to similar leaf litter mass loss rates in mesic environments and drylands, despite water limitations in the latter. Our study in the Southern Appalachian Mountains showed that during the non-growing season, exposure to maximum solar radiation led to decreased proportions of oxidized lignin relative to other carbon compounds in leaf litter. This phenomenon was particularly strong on south-facing slopes with higher solar radiation levels.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
S. R. Jino Ramson, Walter D. Leon-Salas, Zachary Brecheisen, Erika J. Foster, Cliff T. Johnston, Darrell G. Schulze, Timothy Filley, Rahim Rahimi, Martin Juan Carlos Villalta Soto, Juan A. Lopa Bolivar, Mauricio Postigo Malaga
Summary: The development and validation of an Internet-of-Things (IoT) system for continuous soil health monitoring were reported in this study. Significant experiments demonstrated the system's flexibility, wireless communication range, power consumption, and the ability to sustainably operate using solar panel charging. The system can transmit real-time data of soil temperature, moisture, electrical conductivity, CO2 concentration, and geolocation wirelessly for long-term storage and analysis, offering a new method and tool for soil health monitoring.
IEEE INTERNET OF THINGS JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Xin Wang, Weiwei Dai, Timothy R. Filley, Chao Wang, Edith Bai
Summary: This study found significant changes in biopolymers (lignin, substituted fatty acids, amino sugars) in soil after five years of aboveground litter addition or removal treatments in a temperate forest, suggesting potential impacts on soil organic carbon composition and stability. Although soil nitrogen and carbon contents were not affected, the presence or absence of aboveground litter had a selective effect on the chemical composition of soil organic carbon in different soil depths.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zheng Li, Mehran Dadsetan, Junxian Gao, Sensen Zhang, Lirong Cai, Ali Naseri, Martha E. Jimenez-Castaneda, Timothy Filley, Jeffrey T. Miller, Murray J. Thomson, Vilas G. Pol
Summary: This study investigates the thermal runaway mechanisms of Prussian blue analogs in nonaqueous sodium- and potassium-ion batteries, revealing a new runaway mechanism that does not involve oxygen evolution, and identifying safety issues related to cyanide release and exothermic reactions with the electrolyte. Calorimetric studies at the full-cell level show mitigated heat generation but lower initiation temperature of runaway compared to conventional systems, suggesting that PBA materials cannot be considered as safe cathodes and highlighting the importance of crystal defects and trapped water content in thermal safety.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Water Resources
Neal E. Blair, Elmer Arthur Bettis, Timothy R. Filley, Jessie A. Moravek, A. N. Thanos Papanicolaou, Adam S. Ward, Christopher G. Wilson, Nina Zhou, Breanna Kazmierczak, Jieun Kim
Summary: Streams and rivers integrate and transport particulate organic carbon (POC) from various sources, especially during storm events. The study in Iowa, U.S.A. identified a temporal sequence of POC inputs during storms, with significant changes in POC suspended in the water. The longitudinal evolution of the POC signal downstream has implications for understanding soil erosion and organic geochemical sedimentary records.
FRONTIERS IN WATER
(2021)