Regional-scale biogeographical patterns of soil- and root-associated microbial communities across nine planted Chinese fir forests.

ABSTRACT: Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) is an economically important plantation tree species. Gaining insights into the belowground microbiome of Chinese fir is critical for optimizing plantation management and enhancing timber production. In this study, we investigated microbial community structures in both rhizospheric soil and root samples from nine Chinese fir plantations (sites) at a regional scale. Moreover, we analyzed relationships between tree growth and microbial community structures and soil properties. Our results revealed that significantly higher bacterial and fungal richness was observed in rhizospheric soils than in tree roots. Differing distribution patterns of soil- and root-associated bacterial and fungal community compositions were observed across different sites.

SUBMITTER: Zhou F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12379592 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature