Soil Biology
Soil biology covers the whole soil biodiversity from soil microorganisms to soil fauna as well as their services, which control many important soil processes.
Microbiology and Molecular Ecology
Microorganisms (Bacteria, Archaea, Fungi and Protozoa) are the most abundant and diverse soil creatures. Collaborating as a microbial community their metabolic activity provides the fundamental basis for functioning of soils and their sustainable use.
Structural and Functional Soil Zoology
Soil fauna promote soil structure formation, enhance turnover of soil organic matter and improve soil fertility. Various species are suitable indicators for processes and conditions in soils. These are some examples for why we quantify soil fauna diversity, evaluate their services and assess their functional relevance for soil processes.