Microbial drivers of dynamic soil carbon use efficiency following long-term vegetation succession on the Loess Plateau, China

Key Points

• Soil carbon use efficiency is significantly affected by microbial activity during vegetation succession on the Loess Plateau.
• Key evidence shows a strong correlation between microbial communities and carbon use efficiency metrics in restored regions.
• Observational analysis considers dynamic interactions between soil microbiomes and vegetation types across diverse landscapes.
• These findings highlight the necessity to integrate microbial dynamics into soil management practices for sustainable land use.