Mixing crop residues induces a synergistic effect on microbial biomass and an additive effect on soil organic matter priming
X. Shu, Y. Zou, L. J. Shaw, L. Todman, M. Tibbett, T. Sizmur
This study shows that mixing crop residues increases soil microbial biomass more than individual residues, without enhancing soil organic matter priming.
bioRxiv · May 11, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology