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Simulating Temperature in a Soil Incubation Experiment
Published on: October 28, 2022
Soil microbiomes and climate change
Janet K Jansson1, Kirsten S Hofmockel2
1Earth and Biological Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA. janet.jansson@pnnl.gov.
Abstract:
The soil microbiome governs biogeochemical cycling of macronutrients, micronutrients and other elements vital for the growth of plants and animal life. Understanding and predicting the impact of climate change on soil microbiomes and the ecosystem services they provide present a grand challenge and major opportunity as we direct our research efforts towards one of the most pressing problems facing our planet. In this Review, we explore the current state of knowledge about the impacts of climate change on soil microorganisms in different climate-sensitive soil ecosystems, as well as potential ways that soil microorganisms can be harnessed to help mitigate the negative consequences of climate change.
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