They used regression analysis to reveal patterns of change in carbon and nutrient storage ... found that the soil carbon pool in the 0–40 cm layer increased by 4.2-fold after desert reclamation ...

Benefits of soil organic matter (SOM) include improvement of soil quality through increased retention of water and nutrients ... The soil carbon pool is approximately 3.1 times larger than ...

We investigate how diversified cropping systems, alternatives to synthetic fertilizers, and increased reliance on soil nutrient pools can be leveraged to tighten nutrient cycles and reduce harmful ...