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  • Soil Science

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  • Microorganisms drive essential biogeochemical cycles in terrestrial ecosystems.
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  • Reviewed existing research on the soil microbial carbon pump (MCP).
  • Introduced the refined soil MCP conceptual framework 2.0.
  • Integrated autotrophic microbial pathways and the soil mineral carbon pump concept.

Key Points:

  • MCP 2.0 expands the original model to include autotrophic C sequestration pathways.
  • The framework integrates microbial metabolism, necromass generation, and mineral C interactions.
  • Enhanced understanding of microbial-mediated terrestrial C cycling and sequestration.

Conclusions:

  • The refined MCP 2.0 framework offers a more comprehensive view of soil C sequestration.
  • This advancement supports research on terrestrial C sequestration mechanisms.
  • Provides theoretical support for China's "dual carbon" goals.