Effects of tree species identity on soil microbial communities in Juglans nigra and Quercus rubra plantations.

ABSTRACT: Understanding how different tree species affect soil microbial communities is crucial for sustainable forestry and ecosystem management practices. Despite Black walnut (Juglans nigra L.) forestry having a rich history, the overall comprehension of how this hardwood species influences soil remains incomplete. In earlier studies, we examined the effects of hardwood plantations on soil chemical properties and their interaction with microbial biomass, however, we highlight the importance of studying the soil microbial communities and their relationship with soil properties in greater depth. Building on this foundation, our research focused on evaluating microbiome compositions beneath J. nigra and another hardwood, Northern red oak (Quercus rubra L.) after a decade of esta

SUBMITTER: Frene JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11554539 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature