Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

The Roles of Bacteria and Fungi in Plant Nutrition02:11

The Roles of Bacteria and Fungi in Plant Nutrition

36.6K
Plants have the impressive ability to create their own food through photosynthesis. However, plants often require assistance from organisms in the soil to acquire the nutrients they need to function correctly. Both bacteria and fungi have evolved symbiotic relationships with plants that help the species to thrive in a wide variety of environments.
36.6K
Environmental Applications of Microorganisms01:30

Environmental Applications of Microorganisms

101
Microorganisms play a pivotal role in maintaining ecosystem balance by recycling essential elements such as carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, as well as supporting processes like bioremediation, wastewater treatment, and biofuel production.Microbes in Elemental CyclesIn the carbon cycle, microorganisms decompose organic matter, releasing carbon dioxide via aerobic respiration. This carbon dioxide is subsequently used by photosynthetic organisms to synthesize organic compounds, closing the...
101
Ecological Disturbance02:26

Ecological Disturbance

17.3K
An ecological disturbance is a temporary disruption in the environment resulting from abiotic, biotic, or anthropogenic factors, causing a pronounced change in an ecosystem. The impact of an ecological disturbance, which can depend on its intensity, frequency, and spatial distribution, plays a significant role in shaping the species diversity within the ecosystem.
17.3K
Threats to Biodiversity01:50

Threats to Biodiversity

22.6K
There have been five major extinction events throughout geological history, resulting in the elimination of biodiversity, followed by a rebound of species that adapted to the new conditions. In the current geological epoch, the Holocene, there is a sixth extinction event in progress. This mass extinction has been attributed to human activities and is thus provisionally called the Anthropocene. In 2019 the human population reached 7.7 billion people and is projected to comprise 10 billion by...
22.6K
Microorganisms in Agriculture and Food industry01:27

Microorganisms in Agriculture and Food industry

131
Microorganisms play a crucial role in agriculture and the food industry, contributing to soil fertility, crop protection, and food production. Their functions range from nitrogen fixation and biopesticide production to fermentation and food preservation, making them indispensable to sustainable farming and food safety.Role in AgricultureNitrogen-fixing bacteria, such as Rhizobium (symbiotic) and Azotobacter (free-living), convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia through biological nitrogen...
131
Applications of Molecular Taxonomy01:20

Applications of Molecular Taxonomy

49
Molecular taxonomy has revolutionized the understanding and classification of bacteria, providing precise insights into their diversity, evolutionary relationships, and ecological roles. By utilizing molecular techniques such as DNA sequencing and fingerprinting, researchers have made significant strides in various fields related to bacterial studies.Resolving Taxonomic AmbiguitiesMolecular taxonomy has been instrumental in distinguishing closely related bacterial species initially thought to...
49

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Global distribution and biogeography of ericoid mycorrhizal fungi.

The New phytologist·2026
Same author

A root-soil association index reveals life-history strategies of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi.

The New phytologist·2026
Same author

Global dataset of soil eukaryotic communities created with a uniform protocol and long read sequencing.

Scientific data·2026
Same author

Seasonality of composition, genomic potential and activity of coniferous forest soil microbiomes.

Scientific data·2026
Same author

From pathogens to partners: temporal and biogeographical patterns in fungal associations of alien trees.

The New phytologist·2026
Same author

Limitations of Common Molecular Markers in Fungal Biodiversity Analysis and the Benefits of Their Synergistic Use.

Molecular ecology resources·2026
Same journal

Climate adaptation and biodiversity shape West Nile virus risk in cities.

Nature reviews. Microbiology·2026
Same journal

Climate factors and evolution drive cholera surges in Dhaka.

Nature reviews. Microbiology·2026
Same journal

Climate change boosts Salmonella antimicrobial resistance.

Nature reviews. Microbiology·2026
Same journal

Reframing risk assessment for malaria elimination in a changing climate.

Nature reviews. Microbiology·2026
Same journal

Bacterial vesicles protect the membrane during polymyxin stress.

Nature reviews. Microbiology·2026
Same journal

Fermented food microbiome: influence on oral and gut microbiota, and human health.

Nature reviews. Microbiology·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 6, 2025

A Workflow for the Quantitative Assessment of the Endophytic and Epiphytic Bacterial Microbiomes of the Bark of Populus trichocarpa
12:05

A Workflow for the Quantitative Assessment of the Endophytic and Epiphytic Bacterial Microbiomes of the Bark of Populus trichocarpa

Published on: June 27, 2025

637

Forest microbiome and global change.

Petr Baldrian1, Rubén López-Mondéjar2,3, Petr Kohout2,4

  • 1Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology, Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic. baldrian@biomed.cas.cz.

Nature Reviews. Microbiology
|March 21, 2023
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Forest ecosystems store carbon, mitigating global change. Microbial communities, fungi and bacteria, are key to forest resilience against climate challenges like drought and nitrogen deposition.

More Related Videos

A Lipid Extraction and Analysis Method for Characterizing Soil Microbes in Experiments with Many Samples
17:39

A Lipid Extraction and Analysis Method for Characterizing Soil Microbes in Experiments with Many Samples

Published on: July 16, 2017

20.1K
Isolation and Analysis of Microbial Communities in Soil, Rhizosphere, and Roots in Perennial Grass Experiments
10:31

Isolation and Analysis of Microbial Communities in Soil, Rhizosphere, and Roots in Perennial Grass Experiments

Published on: July 24, 2018

54.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 6, 2025

A Workflow for the Quantitative Assessment of the Endophytic and Epiphytic Bacterial Microbiomes of the Bark of Populus trichocarpa
12:05

A Workflow for the Quantitative Assessment of the Endophytic and Epiphytic Bacterial Microbiomes of the Bark of Populus trichocarpa

Published on: June 27, 2025

637
A Lipid Extraction and Analysis Method for Characterizing Soil Microbes in Experiments with Many Samples
17:39

A Lipid Extraction and Analysis Method for Characterizing Soil Microbes in Experiments with Many Samples

Published on: July 16, 2017

20.1K
Isolation and Analysis of Microbial Communities in Soil, Rhizosphere, and Roots in Perennial Grass Experiments
10:31

Isolation and Analysis of Microbial Communities in Soil, Rhizosphere, and Roots in Perennial Grass Experiments

Published on: July 24, 2018

54.9K

Area of Science:

  • Forest ecology
  • Soil microbiology
  • Climate change science

Background:

  • Forests play a crucial role in climate regulation by storing soil carbon.
  • Forest ecosystems face increasing threats from climate change, including elevated CO2, warming, drought, fire, pests, and nitrogen deposition.
  • Microorganisms, particularly fungi and bacteria, are central to forest responses to these global changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of global change on forest ecosystems and their microbiomes across diverse climatic zones.
  • To highlight the differential effects of global change on boreal, temperate, and tropical forests.
  • To propose strategies for enhancing forest stability and mitigating climate change.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing scientific literature on global change impacts on forest ecosystems and soil microbiomes.
  • Analysis of the roles of different microbial guilds (symbiotic fungi, saprotrophic fungi, bacteria, and pathogens) in forest resilience.
  • Examination of the influence of specific stressors like drought and nitrogen deposition on forest health and carbon storage.

Main Results:

  • Global change stressors significantly impact forest carbon storage and nutrient cycling, with effects varying by forest biome.
  • Drought is a critical factor that diminishes forest resilience, exacerbating pathogen outbreaks and fires.
  • Nitrogen deposition substantially alters forest microbial processes, particularly in temperate regions.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding plant-microorganism interactions is essential for predicting forest futures and developing effective management strategies.
  • Interventions focusing on microbial communities can enhance ecosystem stability and resilience to climate change.
  • Further research is needed to fully comprehend and address the complex interactions between global change, forest ecosystems, and their microbiomes.