Articles | Volume 11, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-11-105-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-11-105-2025
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30 Jan 2025
Original research article |  | 30 Jan 2025

Soil organic carbon mineralization is controlled by the application dose of exogenous organic matter

Orly Mendoza, Stefaan De Neve, Heleen Deroo, Haichao Li, Astrid Françoys, and Steven Sleutel

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Farmers frequently apply fresh organic matter such as crop residues to soil to boost its carbon content. Yet, one burning question remains: does the quantity of applied organic matter affect its decomposition and that of native soil organic matter? Our experiment suggests that smaller application doses might deplete soil organic matter more rapidly, at least in coarser-textured soil. In contrast, applying intermediate or high doses might be a promising strategy for maintaining it.
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