Global decline in microbial-derived carbon stocks with climate warming and its future projections

This review explores the vital role of soil organic carbon (SOC) in terrestrial ecosystems and emphasizes the contributions of microbial processes to the SOC pool. It delves into the transformation of plant-derived carbon by soil microbes, the formation of microbial-derived carbon (MDC), and its integration into long-term stable carbon pools. Highlighting the use of amino sugars as biomarkers, the article addresses how microbial actions facilitate carbon sequestration and discusses the use of advanced machine learning techniques to predict and manage MDC stocks effectively. This research provides crucial insights into how microbial interventions can bolster climate resilience through enhanced soil carbon storage.