In a remarkable advancement for soil science, researchers from Japan have developed a novel method for estimating microbial biomass using water-extractable organic matter (WEOM) from air-dried soils.

This study is led by Dr. Guanghui Yu from School of Earth System Science, Tianjin University. This study delves into the role of fungal biomass on the formation of soil stable carbon, conducted by ...

Soil microbial biomass constitutes the living fraction of soil organic matter and underpins nutrient cycling, soil structure and ecosystem resilience. Quantification of this dynamic pool relies on ...

A controlled incubation study of Chinese fir plantation soils found that 2,250 kilograms of quicklime per hectare optimally stimulates carbon mineralization by boosting microbial biomass and enzyme ...

As the world searches for better ways to manage waste biomass and clean up polluted environments, a growing body of research is focusing on biochar, a carbon-rich material made by heating organic ...