Geographic Location Affects the Bacterial Community Composition and Diversity More than Species Identity for Tropical Tree Species.

ABSTRACT: Microorganisms associated with plants play a crucial role in their growth, development, and overall health. However, much remains unclear regarding the relative significance of tree species identity and spatial variation in shaping the distribution of plant bacterial communities across large tropical regions, as well as how these communities respond to environmental changes. In this study, we aimed to elucidate the characteristics of bacterial community composition in association with two rare and endangered tropical tree species, Dacrydium pectinatum and Vatica mangachapoi, across various geographical locations on Hainan Island. Our findings can be summarized as follows: (1) Significant differences existed in the bacterial composition between D. pectinatum and V. m

SUBMITTER: Ji K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11175100 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature