Advances in Soil Microbial Ecology, 3rd Edition
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 83
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant-soil-microbe interaction; soil microbiology; restoration ecology; land use change; soil carbon; vegetation restoration; soil conversation; global change; soil phosphorus
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Interests: soil nitrogen cycle; soil microecology; stoichiometric ratio; community diversity; community assembly processes
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Soil, a complex and dynamic ecosystem, harbors an incredibly diverse and intricate community of microorganisms that play fundamental roles in nutrient cycling, decomposition of organic matter, and overall ecosystem functioning. The study of soil microbial ecology offers insights into the interactions between microorganisms and their environment, shedding light on the intricate web of life beneath our feet. This Special Issue aims to delve into the multifaceted realm of soil microbial ecology, exploring the interactions, functions, and adaptations of soil microorganisms that collectively shape terrestrial ecosystems.
The Special Issue invites the submission of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that span a wide spectrum of topics within soil microbial ecology, including:
- Microbial diversity and community structure in different soil types and ecosystems;
- Microbial interactions and their roles in nutrient cycling and organic matter decomposition;
- Responses of soil microbial communities to environmental changes and disturbances;
- Microbial contributions to soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics;
- Role of soil microorganisms in ecosystem resilience and restoration;
- Advances in molecular techniques for studying soil microbial communities;
- Microbial contributions to soil ecosystem services and sustainable agriculture.
Dr. Jie Wang
Dr. Yadong Xu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- soil microorganisms
- microbial ecology
- microbial community
- microbial diversity
- microbial interactions
- soil ecosystem
- nutrient cycle
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- Advances in Soil Microbial Ecology in Microorganisms (15 articles)
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