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"The soil microbiome as an indicator of ecosystem multifunctionality in European soils"

TLDR - Reinforces the link between soil properties and microbes (bacteria and fungi) driving multiple ecosystem functions with integrated DNA metabarcoding and enzyme analysis approaches.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-67353-9

#LUCAS #soil #metabarcoding #function #EnzymeActivity #IndicatorSpecies #monitoring

The soil microbiome as an indicator of ecosystem multifunctionality in European soils - Nature Communications

Soil microorganisms play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem functioning across diverse environments. This study shows that soil properties and specific microbial taxa jointly shape ecosystem functioning across European soils.

Nature

NIOO-KNAW Apr 4

New publication: Development of whole-soil microbial inoculants based on solid-phase fermentation for the #regeneration of the functioning of #vineyard soils. #rhizosphere #inoculum #enzymeactivity
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rhisph.2025.101039

Journal of Plant Ecology Mar 6

#GreenManure–cropRotation can regulate soil nutrient cycling and decrease the reliance on #NitrogenFertilizers. Meixia Liu et al. explored the effects of #Leguminous green manure–crop rotation on soil #EnzymeActivity and #Stoichiometry.
Details: https://doi.org/10.1093/jpe/rtae065