Soil Biology Group
The Soil Biology (SBL) group regards soil life as key to sustainable (agro)ecosystems. We study the role of soil organisms in element (carbon, nutrient) transformations in soils. Our research is embedded in three themes: fertile soils; soil functional biodiversity; and soils and climate change. We have state-of-the-art laboratories which facilitate this research, both engaging in developmental research through PhD, MSc and funded projects and requested routine analyses for external clients.
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News and agenda
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Allies or Bystanders? The Involvement of Spinach Seed Microbiota in the Suppression of Globisporangium ultimum Damping-Off
M (Makrina) Diakaki MSc
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Bombs, mines and chemicals: how agricultural soils in Ukraine have been ravaged by war
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Soil, LIVE!
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Pan-European research for better soil health across Europe
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Latest publications
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Emissieramingen luchtverontreinigende stoffen 2025 : Rapportage bij de Klimaat- en Energieverkenning 2024
Den Haag: PBL Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving -
Nitraatuitspoeling voorkomen door precisiebemesting Webinar: Leercyclus naar emissieloze vitale landbouw
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Methodology for the calculation of emissions from agriculture : Calculations for methane, ammonia, nitrous oxide, nitrogen oxides, non-methane volatile organic compounds, fine particles and carbon dioxide emissions using the National Emission Model for Agriculture (NEMA).
Bilthoven: RIVM (RIVM report 2025-0003)