Different responses of soil bacterial community to plant-plant interactions under organic-inorganic fertilizers affect seedling establishment during subalpine forest succession.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Rhizosphere bacterial community as a valuable indicator of soil quality and function, has been widespread studied. However, little knowledge is about the response of bacterial communities to plant-plant interaction and different fertilizers during secondary forest succession.

Methods

We conducted a field pot experiment applying organic and inorganic fertilizers to monocultures and mixed cultures of dominant plant species from mid- to late-successional stages (Salix oritrepha, Betula albosinensis, and Picea asperata), and investigated the responses of plant growth and rhizosphere bacterial communities.

Results and discussion

Results indicated that growth rate of plant height varied among plant species, but no significant differences we

SUBMITTER: Li D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11473419 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature