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.
Latest publications:
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Disentangling drivers of soil microbial potential enzyme activity across rain regimes : An approach based on the functional trait framework
Soil Biology and Biochemistry 148 (2020). - ISSN 0038-0717 -
Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and reduced irrigation water use in rice production through water-saving irrigation scheduling, reduced tillage and fertiliser application strategies
Science of the Total Environment 739 (2020). - ISSN 0048-9697 -
Long-term nitrogen loading alleviates phosphorus limitation in terrestrial ecosystems
Global Change Biology (2020). - ISSN 1354-1013 -
The montane multifunctional landscape: How stakeholders in a biosphere reserve derive benefits and address trade-offs in ecosystem service supply
Ecosystem Services 44 (2020). - ISSN 2212-0416 -
Plant community flood resilience in intensively managed grasslands and the role of the plant economic spectrum
Journal of Applied Ecology (2020). - ISSN 0021-8901
