The effect of different tree species on the chemical and microbial properties of reclaimed mine soils

Chodak, Marcin; Niklińska, Maria

doi:10.1007/s00374-010-0462-z

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“…In general, enzyme activities in soil are closely related to the content of organic matter [43] and C mic [44]. High SOM usually sustains high C mic and enzyme activities [45]. Xylanase is produced and released mostly by fungi in the forest environment [46].…”

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The Effect of Re-Planting Trees on Soil Microbial Communities in a Wildfire-Induced Subalpine Grassland

Chang

Tian

Chiu

2017

Forests

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Abstract:Wildfire often causes tremendous changes in ecosystems, particularly in subalpine and alpine areas, which are vulnerable due to severe climate conditions such as cold temperature and strong wind. This study aimed to clarify the effect of tree re-planting on ecosystem services such as the soil microbial community after several decades. We compared the re-planted forest and grassland with the mature forest as a reference in terms of soil microbial biomass C and N (C mic and N mic ), enzyme activities, phospholipid fatty acids (PLFA) composition, and denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE). The C mic and N mic did not differ among the grassland, re-planted forest and mature forest soil; however, ratios of C mic /C org and N mic /N tot decreased from the grassland to re-planted forest and mature forest soil. The total PLFAs and those attributed to bacteria and Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria did not differ between the re-planted forest and grassland soil. Principle component analysis of the PLFA content separated the grassland from re-planted forest and mature forest soil. Similarly, DGGE analysis revealed changes in both bacterial and fungal community structures with changes in vegetation. Our results suggest that the microbial community structure changes with the re-planting of trees after a fire event in this subalpine area. Recovery of the soil microbial community to the original state in a fire-damaged site in a subalpine area may require decades, even under a re-planted forest.

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The Effect of Re-Planting Trees on Soil Microbial Communities in a Wildfire-Induced Subalpine Grassland

Chang

Tian

Chiu

2017

Forests

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“…The management of forest ecosystems, such as harvesting, burning, deforestation, and reforestation, results not only in quantitative and qualitative changes in soil C and N contents but also in eventual changes in the microbial community [1,2]. Tree type is a primary factor affecting the microbial community structure in forest soils as it controls the input of substrate type to soil [3] and soil chemical properties, such as the C content, C/N ratio, and pH [4].…”

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Effect of 40 and 80 Years of Conifer Regrowth on Soil Microbial Activities and Community Structure in Subtropical Low Mountain Forests

Chang

Chen

Tian

et al. 2016

Forests

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Abstract:The effects of long-term reforestation on soil microbial communities and biomass are poorly understood. This study was conducted on two coniferous plantations: Cunninghamia konishii Hayata, planted 40 years ago (CONIF-40), and Calocedrus formosana (Florin) Florin, planted 80 years ago (CONIF-80). An adjacent natural broadleaf forest (BROAD-Nat) was used as a control. We determined microbial biomass C and N contents, enzyme activities, and community composition (via phospholipid fatty acid [PLFA] assessment). Both microbial biomass and PLFA content were higher in the summer than in the winter and differed among the forests in summer only. Total PLFA, total bacterial, gram-positive bacterial, gram-negative bacterial, and vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal contents followed the same pattern. Total fungal content and the ratios of fungi to bacteria and of gram-positive to gram-negative bacteria were highest in CONIF-40, with no difference between the other forests. Principal component analysis of PLFA contents revealed that CONIF-40 communities were distinct from those of CONIF-80 and BROAD-Nat. Our results suggest that vegetation replacement during reforestation exerts a prolonged impact on the soil microbial community. The understory broadleaf shrubs and trees established after coniferous plantation reforestation may balance out the effects of coniferous litter, contributing to bacterial recovery.

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“…In all sites, the activity of all three estimated enzymes followed the pattern of MBC, given the high correlation between the microbial community and the enzyme activity (Chodak and Niklinska 2010). Moreover, the positive correlation among enzymatic activities and amounts of organic C and organic N is frequently reported in literature.…”

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Development of soil chemical and biological properties in the initial stages of post-mining deposition sites

Monokrousos

Boutsis

Diamantopoulos

2014

Environ Monit Assess

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The aim of this study was to assess the seasonal development of the physicochemical (pH, organic C, organic N, extractable P, Ca(2+), Mg(2+)) and biological soil properties (microbial biomass, activities of urease, dehydrogenase and alkaline phosphatase) of the topsoil of mine deposition sites that differed based on the material used exclusively for their creation: (a) marlstones, (b) red-grey formations (RGF), and (c) fly ash (FA), during the first year after their creation. Our hypothesis was that all deposition sites, regardless the material they consist of, present equal opportunities for the establishment of spontaneous vegetation. All macronutrients concentrations (P, Ca(2+), and Mg(2+)) remained constant with time and were found to be higher in the FA sites. Organic C, organic N, all enzyme activities, and microbial biomass were higher in the RGF and marl depositions, with marl sites presenting the highest values. All values of biological variables, with the exception of alkaline phosphatase, increased with time. The alkaline environment along with the slow improvement in soil biological properties of the FA sites seemed to present the most unfavorable conditions for spontaneous vegetation growth. On the contrary, the other two spoil materials presented significant improvement in the initial stages of soil formation in terms of soil functionality.

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The effect of different tree species on the chemical and microbial properties of reclaimed mine soils

Cited by 103 publications

References 44 publications

The Effect of Re-Planting Trees on Soil Microbial Communities in a Wildfire-Induced Subalpine Grassland

The Effect of Re-Planting Trees on Soil Microbial Communities in a Wildfire-Induced Subalpine Grassland

Effect of 40 and 80 Years of Conifer Regrowth on Soil Microbial Activities and Community Structure in Subtropical Low Mountain Forests

Development of soil chemical and biological properties in the initial stages of post-mining deposition sites

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