Linking Soil Microbial Functional Diversity with Agroecosystem Sustainability
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Agroecology Innovation: Achieving System Resilience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 20
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biogeochemistry; carbon and energy flows; microbial diversity and function; rhizosphere processes; soil-plant-microbial interactions; soil organic matter formation and transformation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Soil microbiomes play critical roles in maintaining agroecosystem sustainability and microbial diversity, together with functionality, is a strong driving force of the biogeochemical processes that determine the sustainability of agricultural production. Advances in molecular techniques and assays have enabled researchers to delve deeper into microbial functional diversity, providing insights into how these communities contribute to the resilience and productivity of agroecosystems. This Special Issue aims, therefore, to explore the intricate connections between soil microbial functional diversity and various dimensions of agroecosystem sustainability, including soil health, crop yield, and environmental resilience. The contributions herein will highlight the mechanisms by which microbial functional diversity mediates ecosystem services, guides management practices, and enhances agroecological resilience to climate change and anthropogenic stresses. As we face the challenges of global food security and soil degradation, linking soil microbial diversity with sustainable agricultural practices emerges as a vital pathway toward fostering resilient and productive landscapes. This Special Issue welcomes all types of articles focusing on microbial functional diversity in the soils of different cropping systems, including, but not limited to original research and reviews.
Prof. Dr. Chaoqun Wang
Dr. Maxim Dorodnikov
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- agricultural sustainability
- agronomy practices
- microbial community
- microbial functionality
- nutrient cycling
- soil health
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