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Effects of stand age and soil organic matter quality on soil bacterial and fungal community composition in Larix gmelinii plantations, Northeast China
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  • li jianwei,
  • Sun Xiaoqian,
  • Li Ming,
  • Zou Jiying,
  • Bian Hongfeng
li jianwei
Northeast Normal University

Corresponding Author:lijw092@nenu.edu.cn

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Sun Xiaoqian
Northeast Normal University
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Li Ming
Northeast Normal University
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Zou Jiying
Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology
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Bian Hongfeng
Northeast Normal University
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Abstract

It is of great interest to elucidate the biogeographic patterns of soil microorganisms and their driving forces, which is fundamental to predicting alterations in microbial-mediated functions arising from environment changes. Although the vertical movement of dissolved organic matter (DOM) drives the cycle of nutrients such as soil carbon but, in the restored ecosystem, the relationship between DOM and soil microbial nutrient utilization remains to be determined. Here, we investigated the changes of soil microbial community at 0-40 cm depth profile in three stages (10-, 30-, 50-years) of succession in Larix olgensis plantations and the fluorescence spectrum composition of DOM. With the increase of soil depth, the signal source of microorganisms increases. In a coniferous forest soil environment, the possible main source of DOM in deep soil is the production of microbial metabolism. Difficulty in the decomposition of organic matter determines the distribution and composition of microorganisms. Increasing forest age makes bacteria and fungi more specific and bacterial-fungal associations greater. Overall, our work contributes to the understanding of factors underlying microbial community distribution in plantation forests and the importance of DOM quality in building microbial communities.
06 Dec 2021Submitted to Land Degradation & Development
09 Dec 2021Submission Checks Completed
09 Dec 2021Assigned to Editor
11 Dec 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
14 Dec 20211st Revision Received
08 Jan 2022Submission Checks Completed
08 Jan 2022Assigned to Editor
08 Jan 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
08 Jan 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
13 Jan 20222nd Revision Received
17 Jan 2022Submission Checks Completed
17 Jan 2022Assigned to Editor
22 Jan 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
23 Jan 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
25 Jan 20223rd Revision Received
28 Jan 2022Submission Checks Completed
28 Jan 2022Assigned to Editor
29 Jan 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
29 Jan 2022Editorial Decision: Accept