Soil physicochemical and microbial characteristics of contrasting land-use types along soil depth gradients

Overall, our results demonstrate the sensitivity of various soil properties and their differential provenience along horizontal and/or vertical gradients. These outcomes suggest that differences in land-use types are reflected in soil physicochemical properties that are actual drivers of soil microbial properties in this region. Thus they are promising guideline tools for further studies related to soil quality, soil management and sustainability in long run.