Nitrogen–Carbon Interactions in Global Biogeochemistry
A special issue of Nitrogen (ISSN 2504-3129).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 107
Special Issue Editors
Interests: soil biogeochemistry; microbial ecology; plant–soil microbial interactions; global change ecology
Interests: agricultural ecology; soil health; carbon-nitrogen dynamics; meta-analysis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The coupled cycles of nitrogen (N) and carbon (C) form the fundamental backbone of Earth's biogeochemistry, governing the structure and function of ecosystems and the global climate; these interactions/feedbacks are very critical yet complex processes. N availability has an impact on the C cycle, though this remains to be fully understood. Moderate N levels can enhance the absorption of CO2 by plants, increasing the input of plant-derived C into soil. However, excessive N inputs may lead to soil acidification, stimulating biodiversity loss and greenhouse gas emissions and thereby weakening long-term C storage capacity. Understanding these delicate N-C interactions is therefore paramount for predicting climate change and developing sustainable environmental policies.
This Special Issue in Nitrogen aims to explore recent advances in our understanding of how N-C interactions influence biogeochemical cycles—particularly carbon sequestration—in Earth's ecosystems, such as croplands, forests, grasslands, and wetlands. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Investigating the microbial mechanisms (e.g., microbial communities, functional genes, and metabolites) regulating N-C cycling processes within Earth's ecosystems.
- Exploring the effects of N inputs, transformations and availability on C fate (e.g., C fixation, stability, and emissions) and examining potential variations across different ecosystems.
- Understanding the responses of N-C interactions to climate change factors (e.g., warming, precipitation, elevated CO₂) and anthropogenic disturbance measures (e.g., agricultural management, land use change).
We welcome original research, comprehensive reviews (meta-analysis), perspectives, and case studies exploring the coupling mechanism of N-C interactions within Earth's ecosystems, aiming to provide scientific evidence for mitigating global climate change.
Dr. Wenliang Ju
Dr. Dengke Ma
Dr. Yong Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nitrogen transformations and availability
- carbon sequestration
- microbial processes
- terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems
- natural and anthropogenic forcings
- sustainable development
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