Impact of Red Imported Fire Ant Nest-Building on Soil Properties and Bacterial Communities in Different Habitats.

ABSTRACT: The red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta Buren) is a highly adaptable invasive species that can nest and reproduce in different habitat soils. We aimed to explore the adaptability of red imported fire ants in different habitats by analyzing changes in the physicochemical properties of nest soils and bacterial communities. Five habitat types (forest, tea plantation, rice field, lawn, and brassica field) were selected. The results showed that the pH of the nest soils increased significantly in all five habitats compared to the control soils of the same habitat. A significant increase in nitrogen content was detected in the nests. The Cr, Pb, Cu, and Ni levels were significantly reduced in the soils of the five habitats, due to nesting activities. Analysis of the composition and d

SUBMITTER: Shi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10294795 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature