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  • Microbiology
  • Soil Science

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  • Soil microbiomes are essential for biogeochemical cycling, supporting plant and animal life.
  • Climate change poses a significant threat to soil microbial communities and their functions.
  • Understanding these impacts is critical for addressing global environmental challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current knowledge on climate change impacts on soil microorganisms.
  • To examine these effects across various climate-sensitive soil ecosystems.
  • To explore the potential of soil microbes in climate change mitigation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current research on climate change and soil microbiomes.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on diverse soil ecosystems.
  • Synthesis of findings regarding microbial responses and mitigation strategies.

Main Results:

  • Climate change alters soil microbial community structure and function.
  • Impacts vary across different soil types and environmental conditions.
  • Soil microorganisms show potential for mitigating climate change effects.

Conclusions:

  • Soil microbiomes are highly sensitive to climate change.
  • Harnessing microbial functions offers a promising avenue for climate change adaptation and mitigation.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand and utilize soil microbial potential.