Authors: Liu Y, Wang J, Wei W, Xia M, Ji D, Wang F, Zhang X, Wang W.
DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1717707
Abstract Summary
Metagenomic analysis of China’s Tuwei River riparian zone reveals that microbial diversity and key carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycling genes decline significantly with soil depth. Surface soils show enriched metabolic activity, with Proteobacteria dominating across profiles. The findings suggest that nutrient availability and soil structure co-regulate microbial functions in semi-arid ecosystems.
Why Brain? ðŸ§
Study reveals microbial communities and key nutrient-cycling genes decline with soil depth in semi-arid riparian zones, offering targets for ecological restoration and climate stress monitoring.
License: CC BY.
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