The mechanisms underlying the effects of co-application of chemical and organic fertilizers on SOC accumulation are unclear

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Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section and abstract of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2026, spanning 5 journals. Those papers have been cited 28 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 6 representative gaps

• Effects of co-application chemical and organic fertilizers on microbial residues and their contribution to soil organic carbon accumulation (2026) · Frontiers in Microbiology · doi

  The mechanisms underlying the effects of co-application of chemical and organic fertilizers on SOC accumulation are unclear. There is a need to investigate the role of microbial residues in SOC dynamics.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: mechanisms underlying effects co-application chemical organic fertilizers soc
• Moss Cover Redirects Soil Organic Carbon from Active Turnover to Mineral-Associated Stabilization in Subalpine Forests (2026) · Plants · doi

  Investigate the mechanisms by which moss cover regulates soil C and N accumulation. Examine the effects of moss removal on litter decomposition and nutrient release. Study the interactions between moss cover, elevation, and hydrothermal conditions on SOC allocation.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: investigate mechanisms moss cover regulates soil accumulation examine
• Wetland restoration suppresses microbial carbon metabolism by altering keystone species interactions (2025) · Frontiers in Microbiology · cited 6× · doi

  Investigate the long-term effects of wetland restoration on soil bacterial communities. Examine the mechanisms underlying the changes in microbial C metabolism and SOC decomposition. Explore the potential applications of wetland restoration in mitigating climate change.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: investigate long-term effects wetland restoration soil bacterial communities
• Increasing plant diversity enhances soil organic carbon storage in typical wetlands of northern China (2024) · Frontiers in Plant Science · cited 16× · doi

  understanding the relationship between plant diversity and SOCS in natural wetland ecosystems can potentially help manage wetland ecosystems to promote carbon sequestration, - further research is needed to explore the effects of plant diversity on SOCS in different types of wetlands, - investigating the mechanisms underlying the relationship between plant diversity and SOCS

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: understanding relationship between plant diversity socs natural wetland
• The Impact of Litter from Different Belowground Organs of Phragmites australis on Microbial-Mediated Soil Organic Carbon Accumulation in a Lacustrine Wetland (2025) · Microorganisms · cited 5× · doi

  Further research is needed to investigate the effects of belowground litter from different plant species on microbial-mediated SOC accumulation. Studies should examine the long-term effects of litter decomposition on SOC accumulation in lacustrine wetland ecosystems. Research should focus on the mechanisms underlying the synergistic effects of mixed-litter treatments on SOC accumulation.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: further research needed investigate effects belowground litter different
• Contrasting effects of above and belowground litter inputs in shaping the soil microbiome worldwide (2025) · Plant and Soil · cited 1× · doi

  Abstract Background and aims Microbes are the primary decomposers of litter, yet how above and belowground litter inputs contribute to soil microbial structure and function remains unclear across global environmental gradients.

  generalabstractevidence 2/5
  Keywords: litter abstract background aims microbes primary decomposers belowground inputs contribute soil microbial structure function remains

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