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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Li Ji, Fangyuan Shen, Yue Liu, Yuchun Yang, Jun Wang, Witoon Purahong, Lixue Yang
Summary: This study investigated the changes in soil bacterial and fungal communities along an altitudinal gradient, revealing that altitude had a stronger influence on these communities than soil depth. The diversity of bacterial and fungal communities showed different patterns with altitude. The study highlights the importance of both whole and subnetwork community analyses in understanding the factors shaping microbial community structure.
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Microbiology
Beat Frey, Lorenz Walthert, Carla Perez-Mon, Beat Stierli, Roger Kochli, Alexander Dharmarajah, Ivano Brunner
Summary: Soil microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, play vital roles in the biogeochemical cycling of soil nutrients in forests. This study found that soil depth, tree species, and substrate significantly influence microbial abundance, diversity, and community structure. Poorly known bacterial and archaeal phyla, as well as previously unknown ectomycorrhizal fungi, were identified in deep soil layers. Overall, the microbial community structure in fine roots was well represented in the bulk soil.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Xinxin Zhao, Fanshu Xiang, Fengxian Tang, Wenchao Cai, Zhuang Guo, Qiangchuan Hou, Xinquan Yang, Wen Song, Chunhui Shan
Summary: This study systematically analyzed the microbial community of 92 naturally fermented rice wine koji samples from Hubei, Guangxi, and Sichuan using high-throughput sequencing. The results showed significant differences in the bacterial community structure and functional potential of rice wine koji samples from different regions.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Xiang Ma, Minglun Du, Peng Liu, Yanqiong Tang, Hong Li, Qianhua Yuan, Yunze Ruan, Lei Meng, Jiachao Zhang, Min Lin, Zhu Liu
Summary: The practice of tomato-rice rotation in subtropical and tropical regions in China enhances crop productivity and suppresses soil-borne plant pathogens. Over two years of experimentation, it was found that beneficial bacterial and fungal communities increased significantly, while potentially pathogenic fungi decreased. Soil acidification was improved and soil total phosphorus was identified as a key factor influencing microbial communities.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Yan Wang, Yujie Jin, Ping Han, Jianjun Hao, Hongyu Pan, Jinliang Liu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of three disinfectants on soil for cucumber cultivation, finding that these chemicals quickly reduced residual content in soil and restrained enzymatic activities. While the disinfectants altered the relative abundance and diversity of soil microbiome, cucumber cultivation enhanced overall microbial diversity.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Yupeng Guan, Bei Xu, Ximei Zhang, Wei Yang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of tillage practices and residue management on soil bacterial and fungal communities and co-occurrence networks. The results showed that tillage practices had no impact on bacterial and fungal communities in 2017, but had a significant impact in 2018. Different tillage practices had different effects on soil microbial co-occurrence networks, with rotary and deep tillage increasing bacterial network complexity but simplifying fungal networks. However, residue retention only caused a shift in the fungal community and simplified soil bacterial and fungal networks in 2018.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bo Maxwell Stevens, Tim B. Creed, Catherine L. Reardon, Daniel K. Manter
Summary: Illumina MiSeq is the current standard for characterizing microbial communities in soil, but Oxford Nanopore Technologies MinION is gaining popularity due to its low cost and longer sequence reads. However, MinION has lower accuracy than MiSeq, and the effects of this difference on taxonomic and diversity estimates are unclear.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Lili Tang, Chao Fan, Hongmei Yuan, Guangwen Wu, Jing Sun, Shuquan Zhang
Summary: Crop rotation can significantly impact soil microbial diversity and structure. In this study, the effects of different rotation systems on industrial hemp were analyzed. The results showed that rotation systems reduced disease incidence, increased plant yields, and enhanced soil microbial diversity compared to monoculture. MiSeq sequencing revealed higher diversity and abundance of bacteria and fungi in rotation systems. These findings highlight the importance of applying rotation systems to control pathogenic diseases and improve yield.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jinjin Sun, Pengbin Wang, Haibo Wang, Xiaojun Yu
Summary: The study found that vegetation coverage and biomass, as well as species diversity in alpine meadows, decreased as degradation increased, while soil total nitrogen, available nitrogen, and organic matter first increased and then decreased with degradation. Fungal communities responded more strongly to degradation than bacterial communities, with different degrees of degradation showing significant differences in alpha diversity of bacteria and fungi.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Wenying Yang, Shuxin Li, Xiaoli Wang, Fulai Liu, Xiangnan Li, Xiancan Zhu
Summary: The study explored the distribution and diversity of AMF communities in the black land of northeast China, finding that diversity increased with latitude and was influenced by latitude, soil organic matter, soil pH, and nitrogen. Soil properties and geographic distance both played a role in shaping the structure of AMF communities in the region.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Xueying Wang, Guixiang Li, Yuxin Zhang, Keming Ma
Summary: The study found significant differences in soil fungal community composition above and below the treeline, with geographic distance and environmental factors influencing the composition. Soil temperature was identified as an important environmental predictor for soil fungal community composition. Species in the subalpine meadow soil fungal communities were more closely related to each other compared to those in the montane forest, with the latter showing greater stability. These findings contribute to a better understanding of how mountain ecological functions respond to global climate change.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yu-Han Yuan, Ling-Xiao Liu, Liang Wang, Gui-Zhi Dong, Yun-Guo Liu
Summary: The rhizosphere soil bacterial community of Rosa rugosa Fenghua, Rosa rugosa cv. Plena and Rosa rugosa Zizhi showed changes in different seasons, mainly composed of Proteobacteria, Acidobacteria, Bacteroidetes, and Actinobacteria.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Xun Xiao, Guixian Xie, Zehui Yang, Na He, Dan Yang, Mingda Liu
Summary: The long-term effects of different combined organic-chemical fertilizer regimes on denitrifying communities were investigated in this study. The results showed that the application of combined organic-chemical fertilizers significantly increased the abundance of nirK and nirS genes, with a more pronounced effect in the GM treatment. In addition, changes in soil pH and organic matter were identified as key factors influencing the abundance and composition of the denitrifying communities.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Yuxing Xu, Shiqi Ren, Yanfang Liang, Apeng Du, Chao Li, Zhichao Wang, Wankuan Zhu, Lichao Wu
Summary: The intensive management of Eucalyptus plantations has raised concerns about their impact on the environment and society, particularly regarding the transformation of monoculture plantation cutover areas. This study investigated how different transformation patterns of Eucalyptus plantations affected soil microbial communities and functions. The results showed that the transformation pattern of Eucalyptus x Manglietia glauca Blume mixed plantations significantly improved soil fertility compared to monoculture plantations.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Sara Giulia Cazzaniga, Sven van den Elsen, Carin Lombaers, Marc Kroonen, Johnny Visser, Joeke Postma, Liesje Mommer, Johannes Helder
Summary: Cover crops not only improve the physical and chemical condition of arable soils, but also boost and activate selected soil microbiota, contributing to improved nutrient cycling and strengthened disease suppressiveness. Experimental findings show that the microbial changes induced by cover crops can persist until the onset of the main growing season, suggesting that cover crops have the potential to steer the soil microbiome in a way that supports sustainable crop production.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jiasheng Wu, Jiandiao Huang, Yiwei Hong, Haizhen Zhang, Mingzhu Ding, Heqiang Lou, Yuanyuan Hu, Weiwu Yu, Lili Song
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2018)
Article
Forestry
Rui Zhang, Yuxin Zhao, Jianhong Lin, Yuanyuan Hu, Heikki Hanninen, Jiasheng Wu
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Heqiang Lou, Mingzhu Ding, Jiasheng Wu, Feicui Zhang, Wenchao Chen, Yi Yang, Jinwei Suo, Weiwu Yu, Chuanmei Xu, Lili Song
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Minying Zhou, Lili Song, Shan Ye, Wei Zeng, Heikki Hannien, Weiwu Yu, Jinwei Suo, Yuanyuan Hu, Jiasheng Wu
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2019)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jinwei Suo, Ke Tong, Jiasheng Wu, Mingzhu Ding, Wenchao Chen, Yi Yang, Heqiang Lou, Yuanyuan Hu, Weiwu Yu, Lili Song
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2019)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xianghe Meng, Dan Xiao, Qin Ye, Xiaohua Nie, Jiasheng Wu, Lili Song
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Rui Zhang, Jianhong Lin, Fucheng Wang, Sitian Shen, Xaiobin Wang, Ying Rao, Jiasheng Wu, Heikki Hanninen
Summary: The study revealed that subtropical tree species also exhibit endodormancy and a chilling requirement, with temperatures as high as +15 degrees C being effective for endodormancy release. Additionally, an experimental upper threshold of +10.4 degrees C was established for boreal Betula pubescens. The findings supported a novel hypothesis that the range of temperatures effective in endodormancy release corresponds to typical autumn air temperatures in the respective climatic conditions.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Rui Zhang, Fucheng Wang, Jinbin Zheng, Jianhong Lin, Heikki Hanninen, Jiasheng Wu
Summary: The study found that the dormancy release and bud burst in subtropical trees are influenced by chilling accumulation and photoperiod, which is essential for adapting to the short and warm winter conditions in subtropical regions.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Wenchao Chen, Jiaqi Zhang, Shan Zheng, Zhanqi Wang, Chuanmei Xu, Qixiang Zhang, Jiasheng Wu, Heqiang Lou
Summary: The study highlights the role of melatonin in regulating plant hormone biosynthesis and metabolism, while also showing that abscisic acid and ethylene can regulate melatonin biosynthesis. This provides insights into novel regulatory mechanisms and interactions between different plant hormones in plants.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhanhua Zhou, Kim Yrjala, Junhui Chen, Chenliang Yu, Wenhui Shi, Hua Qin, Weiwu Yu, Wensheng Dai, Yuanyuan Hu, Jiasheng Wu
Summary: The combination of biochar and sheep manure significantly improved soil fertility and plant growth in a Torreya grandis plantation, demonstrating significant effects on plant quality and soil nutrients when compared to individual treatments with manure or rapeseed cake.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Rui Zhang, Jianhong Lin, Fucheng Wang, Nicolas Delpierre, Koen Kramer, Heikki Hanninen, Jiasheng Wu
Summary: Process-based phenological models are important for studying the timing of spring phenological events in trees. However, these models are often formulated solely based on observational records, neglecting the physiological processes. This study introduces a framework for developing process-based phenological models using experiments and applies it to four subtropical tree species.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Lanlan Zhang, Jinbin Zheng, Heikki Hanninen, Rishikesh P. Bhalerao, Jiasheng Wu, Rui Zhang
Summary: Climatic warming affects the spring phenology of trees, with winter chilling, spring forcing, and photoperiod being the major cues. We studied the effects and interactions of these cues in four subtropical tree species and found that different species have different responses. This should be considered in tree phenology models.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Heqiang Lou, Lili Song, Xiaolong Li, Hailing Zi, Weijie Chen, Yadi Gao, Shan Zheng, Zhangjun Fei, Xuepeng Sun, Jiasheng Wu
Summary: The authors assembled the genome of Torreya grandis, a gymnosperm species with edible seeds containing sciadonic acid. They identified two key genes involved in sciadonic acid biosynthesis and found that seed development is accompanied by DNA methylation changes. This study provides important genomic resources and insights into the evolutionary mechanism of sciadonic acid biosynthesis in land plants.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zuying Zhang, Liu Tao, Lingling Gao, Yadi Gao, Jinwei Suo, Weiyu Yu, Yuanyuan Hu, Chunyan Wei, Mohamed A. Farag, Jiasheng Wu, Lili Song
Summary: Transcriptomics analysis identified 156 genes associated with the terpenoid metabolic pathway. Geranyl diphosphate synthase (TgGPPS) was found to be involved in monoterpene biosynthesis and its overexpression led to monoterpene accumulation in tobacco and tomato. Transcription factors TgbHLH95 and TgbZIP44 were identified as potential regulators of TgGPPS.
Article
Forestry
Sadadi Ojoatre, Jos Barlow, Suzanne R. Jacobs, Mariana C. Rufino
Summary: This study evaluates the changes in a forest complex in Kenya and finds that within 20 years of disturbance, there is rapid recovery of aboveground biomass and carbon accumulation, and the species diversity remains high in these previously disturbed fragments.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Astor Torano Caicoya, Peter Biber, Miren del Rio, Ricardo Ruiz-Peinado, Catia Arcangeli, Robert Matthews, Hans Pretzsch
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of site and climate on the self-thinning line in Scots pine forests in Europe. The results showed that species tolerance, temperature, and precipitation influenced the slope of the self-thinning line. In terms of the intercept, latitude and radiation had compensating effects. Time did not show significant trends in the self-thinning line. The study highlights the need to adapt management strategies and models based on self-thinning to different latitudes. Climate change has not yet significantly impacted the self-thinning trajectory, but a continuous rise in temperature and high precipitation may accelerate the self-thinning process and result in increased biomass accumulation.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Haonan Zhang, Jianing Xu, Weiqi Meng, Zhonglin Li, Yanyan Ni, Weijie Li, Hao Chen, Xingshuo Zhang, Huanhuan Yuan, Zhi Wang
Summary: Secondary forests play a crucial role in ecosystem dynamics and biodiversity recovery. This study investigated the mechanisms underlying secondary succession in a restored secondary forest and found that deciduous tree species transition from diversity accumulators to repellents as they progress through different life history stages, while evergreen tree species can act as accumulators or remain neutral. The study also revealed the effects of density dependence on the mortality and regeneration of different tree species, and highlighted the importance of early-arriving tree species in facilitating the establishment and diversity of late-arriving counterparts.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Yierxiati Abulaiti, Zijian Huang, Guojiao Xie, Xiaojuan Zou, Qin Luo, Minhuang Wang, Qiong Yang, Ping Hu, Shixiao Yu
Summary: In this study, the resistance to pest infestation of native and exotic mangrove species was compared based on their traits and spectral reflectance. The results showed that exotic species exhibited higher resistance to pest infestation compared to native species.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Thomas Feiss, Vincent Robin, Delphine Aran, Joseph Levillain, Thierry Paul, Jean-Luc Dupouey
Summary: Fagus sylvatica L. is a competitive tree in European temperate deciduous forests, but often sporadic or absent in present-day stands where Quercus spp. are dominant. Through soil charcoal analysis in the Lorraine Plateau in France, the presence of Fagus and Quercus in mature Quercus stands was confirmed. Radiocarbon dating results indicated that historical forest management caused the replacement of Fagus by Quercus, starting from the Bronze Age.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Paula Halbig, Anne-Sophie Stelzer, Peter Baier, Josef Pennerstorfer, Horst Delb, Axel Schopf
Summary: The incidence of oak processionary moth in Central Europe has been increasing, posing severe threats to oak trees, humans, and animals. To address this issue, researchers have developed an online early warning system that provides phenological forecasts and decision support for the protection of oak trees and human health.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Jean-Baptiste Ndamiyehe Ncutirakiza, Sylvie Gourlet-Fleury, Philippe Lejeune, Xavier Bry, Catherine Trottier, Frederic Mortier, Adeline Fayolle, Francois Muhashy Habiyaremye, Leopold Ndjele Mianda-Bungi, Gauthier Ligot
Summary: This study examines the influence of canopy structure on tropical tree growth using data collected through unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and field measurements. The results show that combining UAV and field data can improve the prediction of tree diameter increment. Diameter at breast height and crown area are complementary predictors, and crown-based competition indices significantly enhance prediction models. The calibrated model at one site can accurately predict growth at another site.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Abebe Damtew, Emiru Birhane, Christian Messier, Alain Paquette, Bart Muys
Summary: Restoring degraded dryland requires a diverse mixture of trees and shrubs. Shading and species diversity can improve seedling survival and vitality. Shaded conditions led to higher seedling survival, vitality, and chlorophyll content, while increasing species richness improved seedling vitality in non-shaded conditions.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Francois Hebert, Isabelle Delisle, Marc Tremblay, Pascal Tremblay, Jean- Francois Boucher, Yan Boucher, Daniel Lord
Summary: Regeneration failures in the closed-crown boreal forest, resulting in the creation of open lichen woodlands, can be restored through clear-cutting, scarification, and natural seeding. Clear-cutting combined with scarification promotes seedling establishment, and scarification creates suitable microsites for germination. Seedling growth in lichen woodlands is higher when logging and scarification are combined, but lower compared to feather moss stands. Afforestation through natural seeding following scarification could be a cost-effective option for restoring lichen woodlands.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Bianca Wulansari Kassun, A. Maarit I. Kallio, Erik Tr Omborg, Meley Mekonen Rannestad
Summary: Mapping and analyzing forest ecosystem services in dry and mountain forests can provide valuable knowledge for sustainable forest management strategies.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Michael Premer, Eric Turnblom, Aaron Weiskittel
Summary: Managed forests serve as a natural climate change solution by sequestering carbon and storing it in harvested wood products, while also providing ecosystem services and wildlife habitat. This study focused on the stem sinuosity of juvenile coastal Douglas-fir and found that genetic improvement, silviculture practices, and local growing conditions can impact stem sinuosity. Factors such as tree spacing, vegetation control, and climate variables also affect the severity of stem sinuosity.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Bronwyn Lira Dyson, Rhea Herpel, Peter Karasch, Jorg Mueller, Dominik Thom, Claus Baessler
Summary: The study aimed to assess the effects of different forest management strategies, dead wood types, and microclimates on Fomes fomentarius. The results showed that the occupancy of Fomes fomentarius was lower in control stands, while the percent cover occupied on snags under a closed canopy was higher. Increasing the number of snags and maintaining dense forest canopies could enhance the presence of Fomes fomentarius as well as provide important microhabitats for various arthropods.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Di Liu, Chaofan Zhou, Xiao He, Xiangdong Lei, Huiru Zhang, Xianzhao Liu
Summary: Canopy structure plays a significant role in the distribution and growth of saplings. Traditional canopy metrics are inadequate in irregular stands. The innovative framework of canopy triangular units provides a comprehensive understanding of the canopy's three-dimensional attributes. Through this framework, we can analyze the differences in various triangular unit types and the spatial dispersion of saplings.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Amalia Valeria Ibanez Moro, Fabian Borghetti, Leonardo Galetto, Juan M. Cellini, Sandra J. Bravo
Summary: This study evaluated the size and persistence of soil seed banks (SSB) of six native woody species in dry subtropical forests of the western Argentine Chaco region. The results showed that SSB size was influenced by different sites and sampling years, and forest disturbances had varying effects on SSB.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Stephanie Landry, Marc-Andre Villard, Gaetan Pelletier, Martin-Hugues St-Laurent
Summary: In many regions of the world, excessive browsing by ungulates has reached unsustainable levels, threatening biodiversity and forest regeneration. Moose, as ecological engineers, have severe impacts on forest structure and composition through overbrowsing. The distribution of forage and cover patches affects moose browsing pressure, and this relationship has been explored in conifer-dominated stands but not in hardwood-dominated landscapes.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)