Identification of bacteria and fungi responsible for litter decomposition in desert steppes via combined DNA stable isotope probing.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Soil microorganisms play crucial roles in determining the fate of litter in desert steppes because their activities constitute a major component of the global carbon (C) cycle. Human activities lead to increased ecosystem nitrogen (N) deposition, which has unpredictable impacts on soil microorganism diversity and functions. Nowadays, it is necessary to further study the succession of these microorganisms in the process of litter decomposition in desert steppe, and explore the effect of N deposition on this process. This issue is particularly important to resolve because it contributes to the broader understanding of nutrient cycling processes in desert steppes.

Methods

In this study, DNA stable isotope probing (DNA-SIP) was used to study changes in soil bacteria

SUBMITTER: Ye H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10957780 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature