Features and driving factors of microbial metabolic limitation in mountain ecosystems in arid areas: A case study on the Helan Mountains, Northwest China
Abstract:Insights into what limits the growth of soil microorganisms in mountain ecosystems increase our understanding of microbial functions and processes. Although the distribution pattern of soil microorganisms in mountain ecosystems has been widely studied, their role in biogeochemical cycles along elevation gradients of mountain ecosystems in arid regions is poorly understood. In this study we analyzed the soil physicochemical properties, soil microbial community structure, extracellular enzymatic activities, ecoe… Show more
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