The diversity of mycorrhiza‐associated fungi and trees shapes subtropical mountain forest ecosystem functioning

Luo, Ya‐Huang; Ma, Liang‐Liang; Seibold, Sebastian; Cadotte, Marc W.; Burgess, Kevin S.; Tan, Shaolin; Ye, Lin‐Jiang; Zheng, Wei; Zou, Jia‐Yun; Chen, Zhi‐Fa; Liu, Detuan; Zhu, Guang‐Fu; Shi, Xiaochun; Zhao, Wei; D, Li; Liu, Jie; Gao, Lian‐Ming

doi:10.1111/jbi.14563

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“…Conversely, plants shape soil fungi through supplying diverse litter and root exudate and host specificity (Pei et al., 2016; Wang et al., 2023). Such close linkages between plant and fungal communities can promote multiple soil functions (Hooper et al., 2000; Luo et al., 2023; Yang et al., 2022). Altogether, our findings imply that plant species richness and plant–fungus network complexity promote SMF in surface and subsurface soil.…”

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Interkingdom ecological networks between plants and fungi drive soil multifunctionality across arid inland river basin

Wang,

et al. 2023

Molecular Ecology

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Despite the known collective contribution of above‐ (plants) and below‐ground (soil fungi) biodiversity on multiple soil functions, how the associations among plant and fungal communities regulate soil multifunctionality (SMF) differentially remains unknown. Here, plant communities were investigated at 81 plots across a typical arid inland river basin, within which associated soil fungal communities and seven soil functions (nutrients storage and biological activity) were measured in surface (0–15 cm) and subsurface soil (15–30 cm). We evaluated the relative importance of species richness and biotic associations (reflected by network complexity) on SMF. Our results demonstrated that plant species richness and plant–fungus network complexity promoted SMF in surface and subsurface soil. SMF in two soil layers was mainly determined by plant–fungus network complexity, mean groundwater depth and soil variables, among which plant–fungus network complexity played a crucial role. Plant–fungus network complexity had stronger effects on SMF in surface soil than in subsurface soil. We present evidence that plant–fungus network complexity surpassed plant‐fungal species richness in determining SMF in surface and subsurface soil. Moreover, plant–fungal species richness could not directly affect SMF. Greater plant–fungal species richness indirectly promoted SMF since they ensured greater plant–fungal associations. Collectively, we concluded that interkingdom networks between plants and fungi drive SMF even in different soil layers. Our findings enhanced our knowledge of the underlying mechanisms that above‐ and below‐ground associations promote SMF in arid inland river basins. Future study should place more emphasis on the associations among plant and microbial communities in protecting soil functions under global changes.

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Interkingdom ecological networks between plants and fungi drive soil multifunctionality across arid inland river basin

Wang,

et al. 2023

Molecular Ecology

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“…More recently, Y. H. Luo et al . (2023), using the same database, demonstrated that mixed mycorrhizal plots displayed greater productivity than plots in which either AMF‐ or ECM‐associated tree species were dominant. These findings suggest that the coexistence of both mycorrhizal types can complement each other and enhance ecosystem function.…”

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confidence: 95%

“…These findings suggest that the coexistence of both mycorrhizal types can complement each other and enhance ecosystem function. Additionally, the positive effects of mixed mycorrhizal strategies on forest productivity were more pronounced in plots with lower tree species richness (Y. H. Luo et al ., 2023). However, the mycorrhizal type of the dominant plant species also plays a crucial role in facilitating or suppressing subordinate or understory species.…”

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The mycorrhizal symbiosis: research frontiers in genomics, ecology, and agricultural application

Martin,

van der Heijden

2024

New Phytologist

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SummaryMycorrhizal symbioses between plants and fungi are vital for the soil structure, nutrient cycling, plant diversity, and ecosystem sustainability. More than 250 000 plant species are associated with mycorrhizal fungi. Recent advances in genomics and related approaches have revolutionized our understanding of the biology and ecology of mycorrhizal associations. The genomes of 250+ mycorrhizal fungi have been released and hundreds of genes that play pivotal roles in regulating symbiosis development and metabolism have been characterized. rDNA metabarcoding and metatranscriptomics provide novel insights into the ecological cues driving mycorrhizal communities and functions expressed by these associations, linking genes to ecological traits such as nutrient acquisition and soil organic matter decomposition. Here, we review genomic studies that have revealed genes involved in nutrient uptake and symbiosis development, and discuss adaptations that are fundamental to the evolution of mycorrhizal lifestyles. We also evaluated the ecosystem services provided by mycorrhizal networks and discuss how mycorrhizal symbioses hold promise for sustainable agriculture and forestry by enhancing nutrient acquisition and stress tolerance. Overall, unraveling the intricate dynamics of mycorrhizal symbioses is paramount for promoting ecological sustainability and addressing current pressing environmental concerns. This review ends with major frontiers for further research.

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“…Therefore, afforestation efforts and promoting the growth of young forests hold great potential for increasing forest carbon storage in the future [25]. Recent research indicates that plants with different types of mycorrhizal fungi, such as ectomycorrhizal (EcM) and arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, exhibit differences in aboveground carbon storage [54,55]. Particularly, as dominant species in the evergreen broadleaf forest, EcM tree species have significantly higher aboveground carbon storage compared to AM species [54].…”

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Dominant Tree Species and Their Age Groups Drive Forest Carbon Storage in Wuyi Mountain National Park, China

Jin,

Lin,

Zhu

et al. 2024

Forests

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Evaluating the carbon storage of forests and identifying the factors that influence it are essential in working towards the “dual carbon” goal. This assessment will facilitate research on carbon neutrality and promote regional ecological protection and development. This study utilized the “One Map” data of forest resources (2020) and the first year (2017) of the establishment of the national park in Wuyi Mountain National Park (WMNP). The continuous biomass expansion factor method, in conjunction with the vegetation carbon content coefficient, was employed to estimate the forest carbon storage within the park’s forested areas. Subsequently, the distribution of forest carbon storage was analyzed using remote sensing estimation methods, and a comparison was made between the forest carbon storage of these two years. Finally, correlation analysis and path analysis were conducted to identify the primary factors influencing forest carbon storage. The study findings reveal that in 2020, the total carbon storage in forests reached 4.851 × 106 t C, with an average carbon density of 49.55 t C·hm−2. Furthermore, the study identified positive correlations between dominant tree species, age groups, and elevation with carbon storage, whereas slope length and aspect were found to have negative correlations. Dominant tree species were observed to have the greatest impact on forest carbon storage in both 2017 and 2020, followed by age groups. These findings offer valuable scientific insights for the implementation of forest carbon storage pilot projects in WMNP.

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The diversity of mycorrhiza‐associated fungi and trees shapes subtropical mountain forest ecosystem functioning

Cited by 8 publications

References 124 publications

Interkingdom ecological networks between plants and fungi drive soil multifunctionality across arid inland river basin

Interkingdom ecological networks between plants and fungi drive soil multifunctionality across arid inland river basin

The mycorrhizal symbiosis: research frontiers in genomics, ecology, and agricultural application

Dominant Tree Species and Their Age Groups Drive Forest Carbon Storage in Wuyi Mountain National Park, China

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