Dynamics of phoD- and gcd-Harboring Microbial Communities Across an Age Sequence of Biological Soil Crusts Under Sand-Fixation Plantation

Zhao, Xingxing; Zhang, Ying; Cui, Zhiwei; Lu, Peng; Cao, Chengyou

doi:10.3389/fmicb.2022.831888

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“…Soil P was also increased under BSCs ( Figure 1 ). Studies have shown that with the development of BSCs, soil microbial abundance can be improved [ 40 ]. Soil microorganisms are the determinant of P speciation and the key driver of P transformation.…”

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Responses of Soil C, N, P and Enzyme Activities to Biological Soil Crusts in China: A Meta-Analysis

Yang,

Yuan,

Guo

et al. 2024

Plants

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Biological soil crusts (BSCs) are often referred to as the “living skin” of arid regions worldwide. Yet, the combined impact of BSCs on soil carbon (C), nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and enzyme activities remains not fully understood. This study identified, screened and reviewed 71 out of 2856 literature sources to assess the responses of soil C, N, P and enzyme activity to BSCs through a meta-analysis. The results indicated that BSC presence significantly increased soil C, N, P and soil enzyme activity, and this increasing effect was significantly influenced by the types of BSCs. Results from the overall effect showed that soil organic carbon (SOC), total nitrogen (TN), available nitrogen (AN), total phosphorus (TP), and available phosphorus (AP) increased by 107.88%, 84.52%, 45.43%, 27.46%, and 54.71%, respectively, and four soil enzyme activities (Alkaline Phosphatase, Cellulase, Sucrase, and Urease) increased by 93.65–229.27%. The highest increases in SOC, TN and AN content occurred in the soil covered with lichen crusts and moss crusts, and significant increases in Alkaline Phosphatase and Cellulase were observed in the soil covered with moss crusts and mixed crusts, suggesting that moss crusts can synergistically enhance soil C and N pool and enzyme activity. Additionally, variations in soil C, N, P content, and enzyme activity were observed under different environmental settings, with more pronounced improvements seen in coarse and medium-textured soils compared to fine-textured soils, particularly at a depth of 5 cm from the soil surface. BSCs in desert ecosystems showed more significant increases in SOC, TN, AN, and Alkaline Phosphatase compared to forest and grassland ecosystems. Specifically, BSCs at low altitude (≤500 m) with an annual average rainfall of 0–400 mm and an annual average temperature ≤ 10 °C were the most conducive to improving soil C, N, and P levels. Our results highlight the role of BSCs and their type in increasing soil C, N, P and enzyme activities, with these effects significantly impacted by soil texture, ecosystem type, and climatic conditions. The implications of these findings are crucial for soil enhancement, ecosystem revitalization, windbreak, and sand stabilization efforts in the drylands of China.

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Responses of Soil C, N, P and Enzyme Activities to Biological Soil Crusts in China: A Meta-Analysis

Yang,

Yuan,

Guo

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Plants

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“…The Planctomycetaceae includes major bacteria in global N and C cycles ( Strous et al, 1999 ). In addition, the Planctomycetaceae are also typical phosphate-solubilizing bacteria, which contain phoD or phoC genes ( Zhao et al, 2022 ). Therefore, the Planctomycetaceae have important roles in biogeochemical cycles.…”

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Discrepant diversity patterns and function of bacterial and fungal communities on an earthquake-prone mountain gradient in Northwest Sichuan, China

Huang,

Wang,

Wang

et al. 2023

Front. Microbiol.

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Patterns of microbial diversity on elevational gradients have been extensively studied, but little is known about those patterns during the restoration of earthquake-fractured alpine ecosystems. In this study, soil properties, soil enzyme activities, abundance and diversity of soil bacterial and fungal communities at four positions along a 2.6-km elevational gradient in the Snow Treasure Summit National Nature Reserve, located in Pingwu County, Southwest China. Although there were no significant changes in the soil chemical environment, bacterial and fungal communities were significantly different at different elevations. The overall fungal community presented an N-shaped diversity pattern with increasing elevation, while bacterial diversity decreased significantly with elevation. Changes in microbial diversity were associated with soil phosphorus, plant litter, and variations in dominant microbial taxa. Differences in enzyme activities among elevations were regulated by microbial communities, with changes in catalase and acid phosphatase activities mainly controlled by Acidobacteria and Planctomycetaceae bacteria, respectively (catalase: p < 0.001; acid phosphatase: p < 0.01), and those in β-glucosidase, sucrase, and urease activities mainly controlled by fungi. The β-glucosidase and sucrase were both positively correlated with Herpotrichiellaceae, and urease was positively correlated with Sebacinaceae (p < 0.05). These findings contribute to the conservation and management of mountain ecosystems in the face of changing environmental conditions. Further research can delve into the specific interactions between microbial communities, soil properties, and vegetation to gain deeper insights into the intricate ecological dynamics within earthquake-prone mountain ecosystems.

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A microbiome survey of contrasting potato terroirs using 16S rRNA long-read sequencing

Boutsika,

Xanthopoulou,

Tanou

et al. 2024

Plant Soil

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Aims As a consequence of the increasing impact of climate change on crop production and food security worldwide, the need to explore agricultural systems in a sustainable manner is also intensified. The improvement of long-read metagenomics approaches might give valuable information not only on soil microbial communities, but also on their potential effects on plant phenotypes. Soil properties, climate conditions, and agricultural techniques are the main factors shaping microbial communities found in the soil and on the surface of the potatoes, influencing plant health and performance. The objective of this study was to decipher the bacterial communities in contrasting potato terroirs using long-read sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene. Methods To do so, 18 soil samples were taken from different potato fields in the island of Naxos (Island Terroir) and Northern Greece (Continental Terroir). Differences in soil properties and climatic conditions were also regarded to explore the possible motif of microbial structure and diversity in each region. Results Our results highlighted that contrasting potato terroirs strongly affected microbial community composition and diversity. A richer microbial composition in the island terroir was evident. A wide range of soil bacteria were identified, including Vicinamibacter, Neobacillus, Povalibacter, Microvirga, Thermoanaerobaculum, Arenimonas, and Rubrobacter, with different distribution patterns that resulted in characteristic microbial footprints. Conclusions In combination with soil analysis, microbial mapping might be a valuable tool, not only for gaining a deeper knowledge of their impact on potato production, but also for developing biomarkers that would uniquely define and characterize each potato habitat.

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Dynamics of phoD- and gcd-Harboring Microbial Communities Across an Age Sequence of Biological Soil Crusts Under Sand-Fixation Plantation

Cited by 4 publications

References 64 publications

Responses of Soil C, N, P and Enzyme Activities to Biological Soil Crusts in China: A Meta-Analysis

Responses of Soil C, N, P and Enzyme Activities to Biological Soil Crusts in China: A Meta-Analysis

Discrepant diversity patterns and function of bacterial and fungal communities on an earthquake-prone mountain gradient in Northwest Sichuan, China

A microbiome survey of contrasting potato terroirs using 16S rRNA long-read sequencing

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