Conservation of forest soil microbial diversity: the impact of fire and research needs

1996 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 267-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. J. Staddon ◽  
L. C. Duchesne ◽  
J. T. Trevors
Keyword(s):  
Microbial Diversity ◽  
Forest Soil ◽  
Forest Soils ◽  
Phospholipid Fatty Acid ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Carbon Substrate ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Soil Microbial Diversity ◽  
Soil Microbial ◽  
The Impact

While increasing attention has been given to issues surrounding biodiversity in recent years, little is known about the diversity of forest soil microorganisms. This is a serious gap in knowledge given the significant roles played by microorganisms in ecosystem functioning. This paper addresses issues surrounding conservation of microbial diversity in forest soils with an emphasis on the impact of fire. Recently developed techniques such as phospholipid fatty acid profiling, DNA reassociation, and carbon substrate utilization will also be reviewed for their applicability to biodiversity research. Future research needs are also discussed.Key words: biodiversity, conservation, forest soils, fire, microbial diversity.

Immediate- and Short-term Wildfire Impact on Soil Microbial Diversity and Activity in a Mediterranean Forest Soil

Soil Science ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 184 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Federica Borgogni ◽  
Anna Lavecchia ◽  
Giovanni Mastrolonardo ◽  
Giacomo Certini ◽  
Maria Teresa Ceccherini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Microbial Diversity ◽  
Forest Soil ◽  
Mediterranean Forest ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Soil Microbial Diversity ◽  
Soil Microbial

The impact of crop rotation on soil microbial diversity: A meta-analysis

Pedobiologia ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 215-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zander Samuel Venter ◽  
Karin Jacobs ◽  
Heidi-Jayne Hawkins
Keyword(s):  
Microbial Diversity ◽  
Crop Rotation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Soil Microbial Diversity ◽  
Soil Microbial ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Erosion reduces soil microbial diversity, network complexity and multifunctionality

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liping Qiu ◽  
Qian Zhang ◽  
Hansong Zhu ◽  
Peter B. Reich ◽  
Samiran Banerjee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Erosion ◽  
Microbial Diversity ◽  
Microbial Communities ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Microbial Community Composition ◽  
Soil Microbial Communities ◽  
Soil Microbial Diversity ◽  
Soil Microbial ◽  
Relative Abundances ◽  
The Impact

AbstractWhile soil erosion drives land degradation, the impact of erosion on soil microbial communities and multiple soil functions remains unclear. This hinders our ability to assess the true impact of erosion on soil ecosystem services and our ability to restore eroded environments. Here we examined the effect of erosion on microbial communities at two sites with contrasting soil texture and climates. Eroded plots had lower microbial network complexity, fewer microbial taxa, and fewer associations among microbial taxa, relative to non-eroded plots. Soil erosion also shifted microbial community composition, with decreased relative abundances of dominant phyla such as Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, and Gemmatimonadetes. In contrast, erosion led to an increase in the relative abundances of some bacterial families involved in N cycling, such as Acetobacteraceae and Beijerinckiaceae. Changes in microbiota characteristics were strongly related with erosion-induced changes in soil multifunctionality. Together, these results demonstrate that soil erosion has a significant negative impact on soil microbial diversity and functionality.

scholarly journals Correspondence: Reply to ‘Analytical flaws in a continental-scale forest soil microbial diversity study’

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jizhong Zhou ◽  
Ye Deng ◽  
Lina Shen ◽  
Chongqing Wen ◽  
Qingyun Yan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Microbial Diversity ◽  
Forest Soil ◽  
Soil Microbial Diversity ◽  
Soil Microbial ◽  
Continental Scale ◽  
Diversity Study
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