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Agricultural peatland management requires understanding scale-dependent drivers of soil microbes. Microbial structure is influenced by landscape-scale nutrients, while function is locally driven by plant feedbacks for optimal ecosystem services.

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  • Agricultural Science
  • Soil Science
  • Ecology

Background:

  • Agricultural peatlands are vital for ecosystem functions and carbon cycling.
  • Effective peatland management depends on understanding scale-dependent drivers of soil microbial communities.
  • Soil microbial structure and function are key to biogeochemical processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the drivers of soil microbial community structure and function in agricultural peatlands.
  • To determine the influence of local versus landscape scales on these drivers.
  • To inform optimal management strategies for peatland biogeochemical functioning.

Main Methods:

  • Two field campaigns were conducted to examine drivers like soil characteristics, nutrient management, and vegetation composition.
  • Soil microbial community structure was assessed using Phospholipid Fatty Acid (PLFA) analysis.
  • Soil microbial community functional capacity was evaluated using Carbon Limitation Potential (CLPP).

Main Results:

  • Microbial biomass varied with soil moisture and carbon-to-phosphorus (C:P) availability.
  • Distinct drivers controlled soil communities at local versus landscape scales.
  • Microbial structure was landscape-controlled by nutrients, while function was locally driven by plant feedbacks.

Conclusions:

  • Soil microbial structure and function respond differently to drivers at local and landscape scales.
  • Management strategies should integrate landscape-level optimization of microbial structure with local optimization of function.
  • Understanding scale-dependent microbial ecology is crucial for sustainable agricultural peatland management.