Unlocking Plant-Microbial Interactions in Deep Mollisols in the Midwestern US: Linking Depth Gradients in Roots, Microbial Activity, and Soil Carbon in Agroecosystems

Themes: Sustainability

Keywords: Agroecosystem, Carbon, Microbiome, Roots, Soil

Pagliaro, Z., Kangi, E., Mathias, J., Burke, J., Van Allen, R., Morrissey, E., Liu, Y., Yang, W., Brzostek, E.R. April 13, 2026. “Unlocking Plant-Microbial Interactions in Deep Mollisols in the Midwestern US: Linking Depth Gradients in Roots, Microbial Activity, and Soil Carbon in Agroecosystems.” Biogeochemistry. DOI: 10.1007/s10533-026-01331-1.