Beyond biogeographic patterns: Processes shaping the microbial landscape in soils and sediments along the Yangtze River.

ABSTRACT: Deciphering biogeographic patterns of microorganisms is important for evaluating the maintenance of microbial diversity with respect to the ecosystem functions they drives. However, ecological processes shaping distribution patterns of microorganisms across large spatial-scale watersheds remain largely unknown. Using Illumina sequencing and multiple statistical methods, we characterized distribution patterns and maintenance diversity of microorganisms (i.e., archaea, bacteria, and fungi) in soils and sediments along the Yangtze River. Distinct microbial distribution patterns were found between soils and sediments, and microbial community similarity significantly decreased with increasing geographical distance. Physicochemical properties showed a larger effect on microbial community composi

SUBMITTER: Wan W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10989888 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature