Composition and the predicted functions of fungal communities and the key drivers in acidic soils of Jiaodong Peninsula, China.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Soil acidification imperils soil health and hinders the agricultural sustainability. As being more tolerant than bacteria to soil acidification, so it would be more meaningful for agricultural management and crop yield to characterize fungal community in acidic soils and manifest its key drivers.

Method

This study investigated the composition and diversity of fungal communities and its key driving factors by collecting 90 soil samples from the acidic region of Jiaodong Peninsula China, spanning 3 × 10⁴ km².

Results

The results indicated that most soil pH values ranged from 5.01 to 6.42, and the exchangeable acidity (E_A) content raised significantly (p < 0.01) along with soil acidic degree increasing. However, no sig

SUBMITTER: Liu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11743958 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature