Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Soil biodiversity and function under global change.

Manuel Delgado-Baquerizo1, David J Eldridge2, Yu-Rong Liu3

  • 1Laboratorio de Biodiversidad y Funcionamiento Ecosistémico, Instituto de Recursos Naturales y Agrobiología de Sevilla (IRNAS), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Sevilla, Spain.

Plos Biology
|March 27, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Microbiome-Based Framework for Achieving Simultaneous Efficient Transformation of Persistent Organic Pollutants and Restored Biogeochemical Cycling.

Environmental science & technology·2026
Same author

Electrocatalytic methane oxidation <i>via</i> integrated design of mechanism, microenvironment, and mass transfer.

Chemical science·2026
Same author

Global long-term agricultural experiments reveal consequences of mineral fertilization for soil microbiomes.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Aridity-related differences in soil elemental ratios reshape microbial functional traits across global biomes.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

The diversity of soil parasitic protists shapes ecosystem stability worldwide.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2026
Same author

From "synthetic" to defined microbial communities for clearer terminology.

Nature communications·2026
This summary is machine-generated.

Soil biodiversity is vital for ecosystem services like food security and climate change mitigation. Protecting these diverse soil organisms is crucial for environmental and human health, despite facing global change threats.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Ecology
  • Soil Science

Background:

  • Soil organisms are Earth's most abundant and diverse life forms, underpinning critical ecosystem functions.
  • Soil biodiversity supports essential services such as soil fertility, carbon sequestration, food security, and climate change mitigation.
  • It also contributes to One Health (human, animal, environmental health) and the preservation of cultural heritage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the fundamental importance of soil biodiversity for ecosystem services and One Health.
  • To highlight knowledge gaps in understanding soil biodiversity's role and adaptation to environmental change.
  • To emphasize the need for soil conservation for future generations.

Main Methods:

  • This essay discusses existing scientific literature and knowledge on soil biodiversity.

Related Experiment Videos

  • It synthesizes information on the functions supported by soil organisms.
  • It identifies key areas requiring further research and conservation efforts.

    • Main Results:

    • Soil biodiversity is fundamental to numerous ecosystem services and One Health.
    • Soil organisms play a critical role in regulating soil fertility and carbon sequestration.
    • Despite its importance, soil biodiversity is threatened by global environmental change.

    Conclusions:

    • Conserving soil biodiversity is essential for maintaining ecosystem services and human well-being.
    • Further research is needed to understand how soil biodiversity functions and adapts to environmental changes.
    • Addressing knowledge gaps is crucial for effective soil conservation strategies for the future.