Soil carbon is the largest terrestrial pool of carbon.
Prizes
Pan Ming Huang Prize
This prize is awarded every 4 years by IUSS Commission 2.5 in recognition of significant contributions to advancing the understanding of the interactions between soil minerals, soil organic matter, and soil organisms. The prize is named for Prof. Pan Ming Huang who was instrumental in promoting worldwide research leading to integration of knowledge on mineral colloids, organic matter, and microorganisms, and its impact on agricultural production, environmental sustainability, and ecosystem health.