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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Coprophilous fungi : Closing the loop: improving circularity with manure-loving mushrooms
Wageningen : Stichting Wageningen Research, Wageningen Plant Research, Business unit Plant Breeding (Report / Stichting Wageningen Research, Wageningen Plant Research, Business Unit Plant Breeding WPR-2021-1) - p. -
Agroforestry blaast ontboste gebieden nieuw leven in
Agroforestry blaast ontboste gebieden nieuw leven in, Financieel Dagblad, 2021-01-18, https://fd.nl/futures/1370030/agroforestry-blaast-ontboste-gebieden-nieuw-leven-in -
Litter quality drives nitrogen release, and agricultural management (organic vs. conventional) drives carbon loss during litter decomposition in agro-ecosystems
Soil Biology and Biochemistry 153 (2021). - ISSN 0038-0717 -
Intensive short-duration rotational grazing is associated with improved soil quality within one year after establishment in Colombia
Applied Soil Ecology 159 (2021). - ISSN 0929-1393 -
Manipulating plant community composition to steer efficient N-cycling in intensively managed grasslands
Journal of Applied Ecology 58 (2021)1. - ISSN 0021-8901 - p. 167 - 180.
News and agenda:
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C (Carmen) Vazquez Martin MSc
The fate of biological soil quality: functional diversity and realised niche width
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Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from rice production systems - towards adaptation of more water-efficient and Climate Smart Agricultural practices
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T (Tanvi) Taparia MSc
A multifaceted analysis of bacterial blotch diseases of mushrooms
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A (Anna) Clocchiatti
Bringing soil fungi into action; Options for forward-looking agriculture
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Biodiversity increases the efficiency of energy use in grasslands
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