Detangling ecosystem services: Open‐field manipulation of soil‐dwelling microarthropods provides new opportunities to investigate their effects on nitrogen cycling

Gergócs, Veronika; Flórián, Norbert; Tóth, Zsolt; Sipőcz, László; Dombos, Miklós

doi:10.1002/ece3.9134

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“…These disturbances may homogenize ecosystems compared to native vegetation, where niche diversification is more pronounced. The shift towards intensified sugarcane cultivation and extensive grazing may negatively impact the diversity and uniformity of soil invertebrate communities, potentially compromising essential ecosystem services such as nitrogen cycling (Gergoćs et al, 2022), decomposition, nutrient cycling, and soil formation, thereby facilitating water supply and regulating local erosion and climate (Lavelle et al, 2006;Barrios, 2007;George et al, 2017).…”

Section: Correlation Between Mesofauna Groups and Soil Chemical Physi...mentioning

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Edaphic mesofauna responses to land use change for sugarcane cultivation: insights from contrasting soil textures

Vanolli,

de Andrade,

Canisares

et al. 2024

Front. Ecol. Evol.

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Land use change (LUC), specifically the cultivation of monoculture sugarcane, can negatively impact soil biodiversity, leading to a decline in soil health and ecosystem functioning. However, while studies focusing on macrofauna and microorganisms are more frequent in the literature, the impacts of LUC on mesofauna are still little known. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impacts of the predominant LUC for sugarcane production in Brazil on the diversity of edaphic mesofauna in soils with contrasting textures. In addition, we assessed correlations between biodiversity and soil properties chemical, biological, and physical attributes. We took samples from two sites (clayey and sandy soils) in southeastern Brazil. The sequence of LUC included i) native vegetation (NV), ii) pasture (PA), iii) sugarcane (SC), and iv) sugarcane ratoon (SCr). In the rainy season, monoliths (25 x 25 x 10 cm), soil samples were collected at 0-10, 10-20, and 20-30 cm to assess soil mesofauna, soil chemical (pH, soil organic matter, phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, calcium, magnesium, potential acidity, cation exchange capacity), physical (soil porosity) and biological (microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen) properties. The mesofauna taxonomic groups were quantified after the classification. Briefly, a total of 22 taxonomic groups were classified. The most predominant groups were non-oribatid mites, oribatid mites, and Collembola. Richness and abundance were lower in the three land uses studied (PA, SCr, SC) compared to the intercept (NV). In clayey soil, diversity decreased from NV to PA (-0.68 ± 0.27) and SC (-0.55 ± 0.27) but not to SCr. In sandy soil, land use significantly impacted the mesofauna diversity and evenness index, significantly reducing these indexes in SCr in relation to NV. Although land use change towards more intensified systems resulted in a loss of richness and abundance of soil mesofauna, sugarcane cultivation over the years can recover the diversity of mesofauna in clay-textured soils. These results provide a scientific background to better understand the LUC effects on sugarcane cultivation and support the establishment of sustainable practices that enhance soil health and biodiversity in different soil textures. This study highlights the need for tailored land management considering soil texture and biodiversity for improved ecosystem services.

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confidence: 99%

Edaphic mesofauna responses to land use change for sugarcane cultivation: insights from contrasting soil textures

Vanolli,

de Andrade,

Canisares

et al. 2024

Front. Ecol. Evol.

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“…For example, soil arthropods contribute to litter decomposition by increasing microbial activity and abundance (Culliney, 2013 ; Hou et al., 2024 ; Li et al., 2021 ; Soong et al., 2016 ). The presence of soil arthropods can lead to increased microbial respiration and concentrations of nutrients such as nitrate, ammonium, and phosphate (Gergócs et al., 2022 ; Sagi & Hawlena, 2021 ; Teuben & Roelofsma, 1990 ). Arthropods such as springtails (Collembola) can affect nitrogen cycling, nitrogen uptake by plants, and microbial abundance, although this varies substantially across cropping systems and fertilization treatments (Gergócs et al., 2022 ).…”

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“…The presence of soil arthropods can lead to increased microbial respiration and concentrations of nutrients such as nitrate, ammonium, and phosphate (Gergócs et al., 2022 ; Sagi & Hawlena, 2021 ; Teuben & Roelofsma, 1990 ). Arthropods such as springtails (Collembola) can affect nitrogen cycling, nitrogen uptake by plants, and microbial abundance, although this varies substantially across cropping systems and fertilization treatments (Gergócs et al., 2022 ). Decomposition processes by soil microbes and arthropods are important for soil health.…”

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Insect–microbe interactions and their influence on organisms and ecosystems

Holt,

Cavichiolli de Oliveira,

Medina

et al. 2024

Ecology and Evolution

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Microorganisms are important associates of insect and arthropod species. Insect‐associated microbes, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, can drastically impact host physiology, ecology, and fitness, while many microbes still have no known role. Over the past decade, we have increased our knowledge of the taxonomic composition and functional roles of insect‐associated microbiomes and viromes. There has been a more recent shift toward examining the complexity of microbial communities, including how they vary in response to different factors (e.g., host genome, microbial strain, environment, and time), and the consequences of this variation for the host and the wider ecological community. We provide an overview of insect–microbe interactions, the variety of associated microbial functions, and the evolutionary ecology of these relationships. We explore the influence of the environment and the interactive effects of insects and their microbiomes across trophic levels. Additionally, we discuss the potential for subsequent synergistic and reciprocal impacts on the associated microbiomes, ecological interactions, and communities. Lastly, we discuss some potential avenues for the future of insect‐microbe interactions that include the modification of existing microbial symbionts as well as the construction of synthetic microbial communities.

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“…We therefore expected that this procedure would have depleted and inactivated soil fauna, which would have led to similar populations at the beginning of the experiment. We refrained from defaunating the soils by freezing, heating, microwaving, or chemical treatment, as these methods also have side effects on various soil parameters [60,61].…”

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Glyphosate-Based Herbicide Formulations and Their Relevant Active Ingredients Affect Soil Springtails Even Five Months after Application

Altmanninger,

Brandmaier,

Spangl

et al. 2023

Agriculture

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Glyphosate is the most widely used active ingredient (AI) in glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs) worldwide and is also known to affect a variety of soil organisms. However, we know little about how the effects of glyphosate AIs differ from those of GBHs that also contain so-called inert co-formulants. We conducted a greenhouse experiment using the model cover crop white mustard (Sinapis alba) to investigate the effects of three GBHs (Roundup PowerFlex, Roundup LB Plus, and Touchdown Quattro) and their respective glyphosate AIs (glyphosate potassium, isopropylamine, and diammonium salt) on epedaphic springtails (Sminthurinus niger; Collembola) activity in soils with low (3.0%) or high (4.1%) organic matter content (SOM). Springtail activity was assessed using pitfall traps. Most GBHs and AIs reduced springtail activity compared to mechanical removal of mustard in the short-term and even up to 5 months after application. GBHs and AIs differed considerably in their effects on springtail activity, and effects were modified by SOM content. Our results highlight the need to (i) distinguish between the effects of glyphosate AIs and commercial GBH formulations, (ii) disclose all ingredients of GBHs, as co-formulants also affect non-target organisms, and (iii) include soil properties in ecotoxicological risk assessments for soil organisms to better characterize the situation in the field.

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Detangling ecosystem services: Open‐field manipulation of soil‐dwelling microarthropods provides new opportunities to investigate their effects on nitrogen cycling

Cited by 6 publications

References 87 publications

Edaphic mesofauna responses to land use change for sugarcane cultivation: insights from contrasting soil textures

Edaphic mesofauna responses to land use change for sugarcane cultivation: insights from contrasting soil textures

Insect–microbe interactions and their influence on organisms and ecosystems

Glyphosate-Based Herbicide Formulations and Their Relevant Active Ingredients Affect Soil Springtails Even Five Months after Application

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