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  • Soil science
  • Ecosystem dynamics

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  • Biological soil crusts (biocrusts) are vital microbial communities in forest ecosystems.
  • Microalgae are primary producers, with bacteria in close association.
  • The specific bacterial community composition and interactions within biocrusts remain largely unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate bacterial community composition in forest biocrusts.
  • To identify drivers and interactions shaping biocrust microbiomes.
  • To compare biocrust bacterial communities with surrounding bulk soil.

Main Methods:

  • High-throughput sequencing of bacterial communities.
  • Analysis of correlated environmental drivers.
  • Interpretation of microbial interactions within biocrusts.

Main Results:

  • Biocrust bacterial communities are a subset of neighboring soil communities.
  • Bacterial families involved in carbon degradation and bacterivory (e.g., *Bdellovibrio*) are more abundant in biocrusts.
  • Bacterial richness positively correlates with mucilage-producing algae, suggesting nutrient and protection benefits.

Conclusions:

  • Biocrust formation selects for specific bacterial communities from local soil.
  • Algal mucilage plays a crucial role in supporting bacterial communities.
  • Biocrusts exhibit distinct microbial interactions and nutrient cycling compared to bulk soil.