Applied Soil Ecology

Aims & Scope

Applied Soil Ecology addresses the role of soil organisms and their interactions in relation to: sustainability and productivity, nutrient cycling and other soil processes, the maintenance of soil functions, the impact of human activities on soil ecosystems and bio(techno)logical control of soil-inhabiting pests, diseases and weeds.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.456

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Environmental Science, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Soil health and sustainability: managing the biotic component of soil quality

  Citation: 1303

  Authors: John W., Michael R.

• A framework for soil food web diagnostics: extension of the nematode faunal analysis concept

  Citation: 1160

  Authors: H., T., R.G.M.

• Phosphate solubilizing bacteria from subtropical soil and their tricalcium phosphate solubilizing abilities

  Citation: 960

  Authors: Y.P., P.D., A.B., F.T., W.-A., C.C.

• Functional diversity of nematodes

  Citation: 928

  Authors: Tom, Marina

• Rhizosphere carbon flow in trees, in comparison with annual plants: the importance of root exudation and its impact on microbial activity and nutrient availability

  Citation: 770

  Authors: S.J., D., D.

• The role of biochar and biochar-compost in improving soil quality and crop performance: A review

  Citation: 686

  Authors: Getachew, A.K., Michael I.

• Soil invertebrates as ecosystem engineers: Intended and accidental effects on soil and feedback loops

  Citation: 513

  Authors: Pascal, Jens, Jan, Patrick, Michel

• Agricultural intensification, soil biodiversity and agroecosystem function

  Citation: 464

  Authors: K.E., M.H., P., A.-M.N., M.J.

• Organic and synthetic fertility amendments influence soil microbial, physical and chemical properties on organic and conventional farms

  Citation: 423

  Authors: L.R, M, G.K, J.B

• Mechanisms of nematode suppression by organic soil amendments—A review

  Citation: 414

  Authors: Y.

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