none 10.19103/AS.2024.0136.30 Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited 8180 157368227 4578282 2242117 20250528115122334 10.19103 2026-04-01T13:50:49Z 2024-01-25T06:04:25Z 2 20596936 University of Guelph, Canada Kari E. Dunfield Microbiomes are communities of microorganisms living in soil and other habitats. In recent years, a new wave of research into understanding soil microbiomes has emerged, with stakeholders across the supply chain recognising the fundamental importance of these communities in optimising both crop and soil health. Despite these advancements, many soil microorganisms and their ecological functions remain only partially understood. Understanding and utilising soil microbiomes for a more sustainable agriculture summarises the wealth of recent research in this important area. It reviews advances in techniques for analysing soil microorganisms, the composition and dynamics of soil microbial communities, the ecosystem services they support and how they can be enhanced. 05 20 2025 05 20 2025 9781801464741 Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited 10.19103/AS.2024.0136 https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-136255 Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany Liliane Ruess Sustainable agriculture is highly dependent on a diverse soil microbiome that facilitates ecosystem services such as nutrient cycling and organic matter degradation. These transformations are mediated by microorganisms together with fauna. Nematodes, as important microbial gazers, play a key role in these processes, e.g. nutrient mineralisation. Due to their central position in the soil food web, nematodes provide an essential link for carbon and energy flow from microorganisms to higher trophic levels. These multiple functions of nematodes have made them as useful indicators of soil condition and plant health. However, plant parasites are severe pests that control plant carbon allocation and, in turn, the rhizosphere microbiome. Another aspect is their vector potential for both plant and human pathogenic microorganisms within microbial hotspots. Overall, nematodes have a major impact on agricultural soils, and sustainable management requires consideration of their diverse interactions with the soil microbiome. 7 05 20 2025 05 20 2025 175 204 10.19103/AS.2024.0136.30 https://www.bdspublishing.com/webshop/chapters/crops/regenerative-techniques/soil-health/nematodes-and-their-trophic-interactions-in-the-soil-microbiome/ https://link.springer.com/10.19103/AS.2024.0136.30