Effects of biodiversity on functional stability of freshwater wetlands: a systematic review

Abstract

Freshwater wetlands are the wetland ecosystems surrounded by freshwater, which are at the interface of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, and are rich in ecological composition and function. Biodiversity in freshwater wetlands plays a key role in maintaining the stability of their habitat functions. Due to anthropogenic interference and global change, the biodiversity of freshwater wetlands decreases, which in turn destroys the habitat function of freshwater wetlands and leads to serious degradation of wetlands. An in-depth understanding of the effects of biodiversity on the stability of habitat function and its regulation in freshwater wetlands is crucial for wetland conservation. Therefore, this paper reviews the environmental drivers of habitat function stability in freshwater wetlands, explores the effects of plant diversity and microbial diversity on habitat function stability, reveals the impacts and mechanisms of habitat changes on biodiversity, and further proposes an outlook for freshwater wetland research. This paper provides an important reference for freshwater wetland conservation and its habitat function enhancement.

Editorial: Insights in microbiological chemistry and geomicrobiology: 2022/2023

“…Changes in the geochemical and mineralogical components of environmental systems, influenced by natural and anthropogenic activities, may affect the microbial communities. In particular, the resistance and adaptive ability of microbial communities to extreme conditions through diverse physiological and molecular functions have become crucial in mitigating and restoring ecosystems (Shade, 2023 ; Caro-Astorga et al, 2024 ; Song et al, 2024 ; Turrini et al, 2024 ). Exploring the interactions between microbial communities and geochemical components and other biota of different ecosystems, as well as uncovering the secrets hidden in them, is an ideal way to identify and solve problems in ecosystem management.…”