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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Net Primary Production constraints are crucial to realistically project soil organic carbon sequestration. Response to Minasny et al.
Geoderma 424 (2022). - ISSN 0016-7061 -
Spatial predictions of maize yields using QUEFTS – A comparison of methods
Geoderma 425 (2022). - ISSN 0016-7061 -
Impacts of international food and feed trade on nitrogen balances and nitrogen use efficiencies of food systems
Science of the Total Environment 838 (2022). - ISSN 0048-9697 -
Regenworm maakt fosfaat beter beschikbaar voor gras
Regenworm maakt fosfaat beter beschikbaar voor gras, Nieuwe Oogst, 2022-06-25, Janita van Dijk -
How to quantify the impacts of diversification on sustainability? A review of indicators in coffee systems
Agronomy for Sustainable Development 42 (2022)4. - ISSN 1774-0746
News and agenda:
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Intensive course in sustainable agriculture for Kurds
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Four WUR students received the Thesis Award 2021 of the University Fund
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New framework and online tool to help understand the role of soil biota
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Soil science for all during Science Weekend
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Two new PhDs to strengthen Soil Science cluster research lines