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Isolation of Native Soil Microorganisms with Potential for Breaking Down Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Films Used in Agriculture
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[Response and Assembly Process of Soil Microbial Communities Under Different Reclamation Measures]
Zi-Xu Li1,2, Jian-Hua Li1,2, Qiang Zhang2
1College of Resources and Environment, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030800, China.
Huan Jing Ke Xue= Huanjing Kexue
|December 4, 2024
Summary
Fertilization in reclaimed mining soils boosts nutrients and alters bacterial abundance and network complexity. Deterministic processes, particularly heterogeneous selection, drive microbial community assembly, aiding ecological restoration.
Area of Science:
- Soil science
- Microbiology
- Ecology
Keywords:
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