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Climate change and cropland management compromise soil integrity and multifunctionality

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Climate  change and intensified land use threaten soil functions across Europe. Using  observational (456 samples) and experimental (80 samples) data, this study  found that rising temperatures, dryness, and cropland management decrease  soil multifunctionality. Experimental data confirmed these trends,  highlighting the need to enhance soil multifunctionality in arable systems to  maintain ecosystem services amid climate changes.