Worth More Dead than Alive? Quantifying Necromass Persistence for Terrestrial Carbon Storage

Summary

This research addresses the critical knowledge gap in understanding how microbial necromass contributes to persistent carbon storage in soils, which is vital for mitigating climate change. The project is developing a global database of soil necromass indices with over 2000 data points and preparing a perspectives article to highlight research gaps. This work is currently in progress, aiming to enhance our understanding of terrestrial carbon sequestration.

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