Date from: Aggregate–microbe–mineral interactions alter soil organic carbon accumulation by regulating aggregate-associated organic carbon: Evidence from implementation and cessation of management practices for Moso bamboo plantations

This study examines the effects of forest conversion and management cessation on SOC, POC, MOC, and aggregate-associated organic carbon (AOC) in four forest types: Natural evergreen broad-leaved forests (NF) Managed Moso bamboo plantations (MB) Moso bamboo plantations undergoing 5-7 years of natural regeneration after management cessation (RBI) Moso bamboo plantations undergoing 15-17 years of natural regeneration after management cessation (RBII) The study uses a space-for-time substitution approach, analyzing the distribution of aggregates, aggregate-associated organic carbon (AOC), and microbial and mineral variables in the soil. These variables were quantified to assess their respective contributions to SOC stocks and the changes in POC/MOC concentrations.