Soil carbon research focuses on the study of the amount, distribution, and cycling of carbon in soil ecosystems. This includes understanding the processes that influence the accumulation and decomposition of organic matter in soil, the impacts of land use and management practices on soil carbon sequestration, and the role of soil carbon in climate change mitigation. Researchers in this field use a variety of methods, such as soil sampling, laboratory analysis, and modeling, to better understand the complex interactions between soil, plants, and the atmosphere in relation to carbon dynamics. Soil carbon research is important for developing sustainable land management practices and informing climate change mitigation strategies.