E. F. Leifheit

This study identifies fungal traits that predict decomposition rates of plant litter, showing that complex carbon utilization and phylogeny are better predictors than individual enzyme activities.

This study shows that tire-wear particles (TWPs) exhibit time-dependent toxicity to soil nematodes, with increased toxicity after soil pre-incubation and lower effective concentrations for lifetime exposure compared to short-term exposure.

This study investigates how microplastic shape and polymer type affect soil aggregation and organic matter decomposition through a meta-analysis and lab experiment.