Earth Sciences

Emergent temperature sensitivity of soil organic carbon driven by mineral associations

K. Georgiou, C. D. Koven, et al.

This research delves into the intricate relationship between soil organic matter decomposition and climate, revealing that the temperature sensitivity of particulate carbon is significantly higher than that of mineral-associated carbon. Conducted by leading experts in the field, this study sheds light on global soil carbon pools, offering crucial insights for carbon cycle-climate projections.