Carbon Research, Shenyang Agricultural University

Winter carbon capture beneath the ice of Qinghai lake

Researchers found that microbial carbon fixation persists beneath the ice of Qinghai Lake, the largest saline lake in China, despite low temperatures and limited light. Dark-dependent carbon fixation was significantly greater than light-dependent fixation, suggesting a major winter carbon assimilation pathway in this saline lake.

SourceCarbon Research, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalCarbon Research·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 3, 2026

When erosion changes the microbial rules of soil carbon loss

Researchers found that water erosion increases microbial conversion of soil carbon to CO2, favoring decomposition of recalcitrant substrates. In contrast, deeper SOC remains more effectively protected within mineral-organic complexes and aggregates.

SourceCarbon Research, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalCarbon Research·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 1, 2026

Unveiling China's lake secrets: Climate and pollution drive vast carbon shifts

A comprehensive study analyzed data from 429 Chinese lakes, revealing how climate and nutrient pollution influence dissolved organic matter and greenhouse gas emissions. The research found that arid environments have higher DOM concentrations and that extreme weather events stimulate their accumulation.

SourceCarbon Research, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalCarbon Research·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 13, 2026