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Microbial communities vary significantly across soil types and climates. Warmer soils show higher microbial abundance, particularly bacilli and actinomycetes, influencing specific soil microbial associations.

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  • Microbial ecology
  • Environmental science

Background:

  • Microorganisms exhibit diverse distribution patterns globally.
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Main Methods:

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    • Distinct microbial associations are observed in specific soil types, linked to proliferation zones.

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    • Active proliferation zones contribute to the specificity of microbial populations in soils.