Microbiome-Soil-Plant interactions (IMiSPla)

Group created in January 2017, following the merger of three groups of the Soil Biochemistry department (Soil Enzymology, Soil Microbiology and Nutrient cycling in the soil-plant system). The team's research focuses mainly on the study of the soil-plant-microorganism system and its contribution to ecosystem services. The work carried out includes the analysis of soil physico-chemical, microbiological and biochemical properties, as well as plant growth parameters. More specifically, the group is currently focusing its research on: 1) Nutrient cycles and (micro)biological and biochemical processes in the soil-plant-microbiome system, including relationships with different anthropogenic impacts and restoration strategies. 2) Use of plants and their associated microbiome for the recovery and utilisation (phytominery) of soils and substrates with high levels of trace elements. 3) Development of new forest fire extinguishing agents with low environmental impact.