Influence of land‐use changes on microbial community structure and diversity in a semiarid region

Vázquez, Carolina; Verdenelli, Romina Aylén; Merlo, Carolina; Brandán, Carolina Pérez; Kowaljow, Esteban; Meriles, José Manuel

doi:10.1002/ldr.4416

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“…These communities contribute significantly to plant growth and hold agricultural potential in nutrient-deficient regions, making their comprehension essential for restoring rangeland ecosystems [15]. Moreover, environmental changes profoundly impact microbial communities, influencing ecosystem resistance and vegetation productivity [16,17]. These communities also play a role in plant survival under extreme conditions and the phytostabilization of mine tailings [6,18].…”

Section: Microbial Community Associated With Arid and Semiarid Region...mentioning

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Rhizosphere engineering for semiarid tropics: prospects and bottlenecks

Yadav,

Ahmad

2023

Academia Biology

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Rhizosphere engineering is a cutting-edge biotechnological approach, strategically employing microbial biofertilizers, phytostimulants, and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) to boost agricultural crop productivity. Unlike conventional chemical fertilizers, this method eliminates harmful substances, mitigating environmental and health concerns. The foundation of rhizosphere engineering lies in the intricate study of plant-microbe interactions, where soil microorganisms play a pivotal role in nutrient cycling, agricultural waste decomposition, and plant growth stimulation. Rhizosphere engineering shows immense promise in the semiarid tropics, covering around 26% of the Earth's ecology and characterized by water scarcity and high temperatures. Microorganisms found in the rhizosphere, endosphere, and vegetation of arid plants have adapted to harsh environmental conditions, offering valuable resources for biofertilizer and biocontrol research. Their application in enhancing water and nutrient absorption can help alleviate water stress, contributing to sustainable crop production in these regions. However, fully realizing the potential of rhizosphere engineering presents numerous challenges. Identifying beneficial microorganisms, establishing standardized protocols, comprehending complex plantmicrobe-soil interactions, and developing efficient delivery systems for microbial inoculants are among the bottlenecks that must be addressed. These challenges underscore the need for continuous research and innovation in this field. Despite being in its infancy, rhizosphere engineering has already accumulated a wealth of information and insights. By surmounting existing challenges and harnessing the power of PGPR and other rhizosphere microorganisms, rhizosphere engineering may usher in a new era in agriculture, particularly benefiting the water-stressed regions of the semiarid tropics.

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Section: Microbial Community Associated With Arid and Semiarid Region...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Rhizosphere engineering for semiarid tropics: prospects and bottlenecks

Yadav,

Ahmad

2023

Academia Biology

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Seasonal Dynamics of Soil Enzymatic Activity under Different Land-Use Types in Rocky Mountainous Region of North China

Kong

Feng

et al. 2023

Forests

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To reveal the effects of different land-use types on soil enzyme activities, soil samples were collected from 0–10, 10–20 and 20–30 cm soil layers to compare and analyze soil β-glucosidase (BG), urease (URE), protease (PROT) and catalase (CAT) activities in farmland (FL), abandoned land (AL) and three plantation forests: Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco (PO), Robinia pseudoacacia L. (RP) and Quercus variabilis Bl. (QV) in the rocky mountainous region of North China. The results showed that the soil enzyme activities varied significantly under different land-use types, and the interannual mean values of FL and PO were remarkably higher than those of other land uses in the 0–30 cm soil layer, in which the soil BG and URE activities of FL were 22% and 12% higher than those of AL, and 428% and 179% higher than those of QV, respectively; the soil PROT and CAT activities of PO were 66% and 23% higher than those of AL, and 479% and 113% higher than those of QV, respectively. Soil BG, URE and PROT activities were all higher in June and lower in December, while soil CAT activity was slightly lower in June. The soil enzymatic activities all showed a notable decrease with the depth of the soil layer. Soil BG, URE, PROT and CAT activities were remarkably (p < 0.01) or significantly (p < 0.05) positively correlated with available nitrogen, available phosphorus, available potassium, dissolved organic carbon (DOC), NO3−-N, soil organic carbon, water content, clay and silt volume fraction, and significantly negatively correlated with sand volume fraction. Soil DOC and pH were important factors influencing soil enzymatic activity, implying that changes in soil enzymatic activity under different land-use types may be the result of a combination of temperature, moisture and plant type. In conclusion, PO plantations are conducive to improving the physicochemical and biological properties of soil and enhance soil fertility, which is a reasonable land-use method to achieve sustainable development in the rocky mountainous region of North China.

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Land-Use Transitions and Its Driving Mechanism Analysis in Putian City, China, during 2000–2020

Peng,

Wu,

Lin

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Investigating the spatial-temporal evolution of land use and its driving forces provides a scientific basis for policy formulation, land-use structure adjustment, and ecological civilization development. Using the Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform, this study analyzed remote sensing images from 2000, 2010, and 2020 to derive basic land-use data for Putian City and its five districts and counties. These data were then systematically analyzed using methodologies such as Single Land-use Dynamics and Geo-informatic Tupu to reveal the characteristics of land-use transitions (LUTs), and the spatial-temporal evolution pattern over the past two decades in Putian City, China. Subsequently, socioeconomic conditions and macro policies were identified as driving factors to further explore the mechanisms behind land-use evolution in the study area through canonical correspondence analysis (CCA). The findings revealed that: (1) The predominant land-use structure in Putian City consisted mainly of cultivated land and forest land, with other land types interspersed within them, while built-up land exhibited continual outward expansion. (2) Various regions within Putian City exhibited varying degrees of abandoned farmland, ultimately transforming into wasteland (grassland) with weed growth, presenting significant challenges for ensuring food security and mitigating the conversion of cultivated land to non-agricultural and non-grain uses. (3) Specific macro-economic development objectives during distinct periods, particularly urban expansion and the growth of the secondary industry resulting from municipal and county mergers, emerged as pivotal factors driving the spatial and temporal evolution of land use and influenced the differential distribution pattern across Putian City. Consequently, this study suggests bolstering scientific planning and implementing effective regulations concerning land use, and it advocates for the efficient utilization of space-time resources pertaining to cultivated land, integrating them with agriculture, culture, and tourism endeavors. Such measures are proposed to ensure the harmonized and sustainable development of the regional ecological economy.

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Influence of land‐use changes on microbial community structure and diversity in a semiarid region

Cited by 3 publications

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Rhizosphere engineering for semiarid tropics: prospects and bottlenecks

Rhizosphere engineering for semiarid tropics: prospects and bottlenecks

Seasonal Dynamics of Soil Enzymatic Activity under Different Land-Use Types in Rocky Mountainous Region of North China

Land-Use Transitions and Its Driving Mechanism Analysis in Putian City, China, during 2000–2020

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