Arrhenius Activation Energy Is Not a Useful Predictor of Soil Organic Matter Transformation and Its Consequences for Global Warming

Global Change Biology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Charlotte J. Alster, Vickery L. Arcus, Louis A. Schipper
DOI: 10.1111/gcb.70713
Cited by: 1
References: 9

Abstract

We commend Filimonenko and Kuzyakov (2025) for addressing the complex issue of identifying rate-limiting steps in soil organic matter (SOM) decomposition. Reconciling the biotic and abiotic processes governing SOM transformation is essential for predicting soil carbon losses under warming. However, three assumptions in their analysis require reconsideration to ensure accurate interpretation

Fields of Study & Subjects

Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics thermodynamics and calorimetric analyses Earth Systems and Cosmic Evolution

Publication details

Journal / source
Global Change Biology
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
32
Issue
1
Pages
e70713–e70713
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN