Mass decomposition dynamics and soil microbial community changes during the photodegradation process of leaf litter from three plant species in hyper-arid deserts.

ABSTRACT: The significance of photodegradation in litter decomposition has gained recognition in arid and semi-arid terrestrial ecosystems. However, few studies have directly examined the effects of photodegradation in hyper-arid regions (annual precipitation < 150 mm) and the role of microorganisms within this process. This study investigated how two different light conditions (full sun and shade) affected the one-year decomposition process of litter from three different species in a hyper-arid region. This study analyzed the impact of varying light conditions on litter mass loss and examined changes in the soil bacterial and fungal community composition during the decomposition process. This study found that litter exposed to environmental sunlight experienced a higher rate of mass loss compared t

SUBMITTER: Fan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12749155 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature