New publication on regional nutrient circularity out! What happens when you consider stakeholders' perspectives in scenario development? Among other findings, stakeholders are not good in predicting the outcome of the whole system upon proposed changes. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Also in 2024, the Soil Biology group of Wageningen University organizes the Soil Biology Lab Skills course. You will learn (& be trained) which measurements of soil biology are relevant for which of the 5 soil functions. Registration is open: biosisplatform.eu/services/train…

Excellent talks at the 10th Rhine-Waal Soil and Plant Ecology Seminar in Kleve #hsrw . It was great fun again discussing science with so many kind people from various institutions in Germany and the Netherlands. See you again in 2025!

Just published in "Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems"! In this perspectives paper we argue that nutrient management in agri-food systems need to consider all of the "three sisters" circularity, efficiency and sufficiency. link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Great opportunity to join and develop further ZALFs biodiversity research

Finally out! You know about microbial biomass and how to measure it? link.springer.com/article/10.100… The answer is not always 42.

Hey SOIL science community 🌎we have an opening for an Assistant/Associate professor position in Soil Science. Trust me- it is a great and exciting opportunity to develop teaching and research in a vibrant community UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems with inspiring people all over British Columbia

New publication on #covercrops and soil #microbiome effects on #potato yield and quality out now! Results from a long term trial under typical and realistic intensive farming conditions. link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Day 1. Submitted a MS to Elsevier journal ‚Environmental Impact Assessment Review‘, IF 7.9. Day 2. Received email from the editorial office asking to „Please cite some recent literature published in EIA Review“ Day 3. Out of office. Day 4. Withdraw MS, submitted elsewhere.

🌾NEW in Global Change Biology Carbon footprint of synthetic #nitrogen under staple crops: A first cradle-to-grave analysis doi.org/10.1111/gcb.17… First complete #global analysis of #carbonfootprint for: #Rice #wheat #maize 🌾 #agriculture #CO2 #N2O #CH4 #landuse #Fertilisers

Please RT: Our 100 new Malengo Inc. students need mentors! You will support them in university applications and preparing for life abroad. Time commitment 2–5h/month. You can do this remotely, and German skills are NOT required. You'll be paid. Details: malengo.org/volunteer-with…

New #SBB publication by my PhD Sanja Schwalb. N for necromass formation and N+K supports plant derived SOC. Further, insights on Mn and fungi. Evidence from the #Askov long term trial. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

J. Prosser comes back to a requirement of understanding, i.e. #hypotheses formulation & testing ... too much meaningless data production these days? Not only in microbial ecology? Reminds us to thinking through a new question before doing a study...

We are looking for your scientific contributions on enhanced rock weathering at NCAE. Check out the call for papers for a special issue on the topic. link.springer.com/journal/10705/…

📢Now published: "Carbon sequestration potential in hedgerow soils: Results from 23 sites in Germany". doi.org/10.1016/j.geod… We found a 36% increase in SOC stocks under hedgerows compared to croplands, and SOC stocks were also increased in adjacent edges and croplands. 🌿🍃🪱

Ach so, na dann lieber keine Wirtschaftskriminalität von sehr vermögenden Akteur:innen aufklären, auch nicht bei 28 Mrd Schaden: „bei Bekanntwerden „ein nicht unerheblicher Imageschaden, der zudem wirtschaftliche Auswirkungen haben kann“. handelsblatt.com/finanzen/banke…

Interested in improving our understanding of the effects of agricultural management on soil biology and soil health? PhD position available. Join our research on soil biology and soil health! karriere.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/jobposting/2d6…

Proud to present our latest soil ionoMICS research: Soil fungi more than bacteria adjust to osmotic stress caused by drying-rewetting by accumulation of potassium. Higher metabolic activity causes higher mineralization. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Finally out: One of the latest on #rhizodeposition, carbon input to soil and N transfer in #intercropping of #peas and #oats. Results from a field experiment show substantial N transfer from peas to oats and larger C input in mixed systems. link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Academic ironies