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

Adaptations that Reduce Water Loss01:57

Adaptations that Reduce Water Loss

25.1K
Though evaporation from plant leaves drives transpiration, it also results in loss of water. Because water is critical for photosynthetic reactions and other cellular processes, evolutionary pressures on plants in different environments have driven the acquisition of adaptations that reduce water loss.
25.1K
The Soil Ecosystem02:23

The Soil Ecosystem

19.6K
Plants obtain inorganic minerals and water from the soil, which acts as a natural medium for land plants. The composition and quality of soil depend not only on the chemical constituents but also on the presence of living organisms. In general, soils contain three major components:
19.6K
Responses to Drought and Flooding02:41

Responses to Drought and Flooding

10.6K
Water plays a significant role in the life cycle of plants. However, insufficient or excess of water can be detrimental and pose a serious threat to plants.
10.6K
Global Climate Change01:50

Global Climate Change

24.2K
Throughout its ~4.5 billion year history, the Earth has experienced periods of warming and cooling. However, the current drastic increase in global temperatures is well outside of the Earth’s cyclic norms, and evidence for human-caused global climate change is compelling. Paleoclimatology, the study of ancient climate conditions, provides ample evidence for human-caused global climate change by comparing recent conditions with those in the past.
24.2K
What is Climate?01:16

What is Climate?

18.3K
Climate refers to the prevailing weather conditions in a specific area over an extended period. As the saying goes, “Climate is what you expect. Weather is what you get.” Climate is influenced by geographic factors, such as latitude, terrain, and proximity to bodies of water.
18.3K
Transcription01:10

Transcription

146.5K
Overview
Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA sequence by RNA polymerase. It is the first step in producing a protein from a gene sequence. Additionally, many other proteins and regulatory sequences are involved in the proper synthesis of messenger RNA (mRNA). Regulation of transcription is responsible for the differentiation of all the different types of cells and often for the proper cellular response to environmental signals.
Transcription Can Produce Different Kinds...
146.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Confinement-Engineered Ir-IrO<sub>2</sub> Interfaces Activate Hydrogen-Bond-Mediated Oxide Pathway Mechanism for Durable Acidic Water Oxidation.

Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)·2026
Same author

Experimentally tracing water molecules and mapping high-resolution liquid structure pictures for promising water-in-salt/ionic liquid electrolytes.

National science review·2026
Same author

Crystal structure-dependent oxidation pathways of metallic arsenic(0): Implications for environmental risk and material handling.

Journal of hazardous materials·2026
Same author

Linking the pressure dependence of the structure and thermal stability to α- and β-relaxations in metallic glasses.

Science advances·2025
Same author

Molecular polymorphism of tau aggregates in Pick's disease.

Neurobiology of disease·2025
Same author

Haloxylon ammodendron plantations: enhancing multi-trophic arthropod diversity and soil multifunctionality in arid deserts.

Journal of environmental management·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 30, 2025

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

19.8K

Precipitation changes reshape desert soil microbial community assembly and potential functions.

Kai Sun1, Rong Yang1, Jiliang Liu1

  • 1Linze Inland River Basin Research Station, Key Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.

Environmental Research
|January 29, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Desert microbial communities respond to precipitation changes. Increased rain boosts diversity, while decreased rain enhances nutrient cycling for soil resilience.

Keywords:
Altered precipitationDesertMicrobial assemblyMicrobial potential functionsSoil microbes

More Related Videos

Manufacturing Simple and Inexpensive Soil Surface Temperature and Gravimetric Water Content Sensors
08:49

Manufacturing Simple and Inexpensive Soil Surface Temperature and Gravimetric Water Content Sensors

Published on: December 21, 2019

9.2K
Simulating Temperature in a Soil Incubation Experiment
08:39

Simulating Temperature in a Soil Incubation Experiment

Published on: October 28, 2022

2.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 30, 2025

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

19.8K
Manufacturing Simple and Inexpensive Soil Surface Temperature and Gravimetric Water Content Sensors
08:49

Manufacturing Simple and Inexpensive Soil Surface Temperature and Gravimetric Water Content Sensors

Published on: December 21, 2019

9.2K
Simulating Temperature in a Soil Incubation Experiment
08:39

Simulating Temperature in a Soil Incubation Experiment

Published on: October 28, 2022

2.8K

Area of Science:

  • Desert ecology
  • Soil microbiology
  • Climate change impacts

Background:

  • Understanding desert microbial community responses to precipitation is crucial for predicting soil health and ecological functions.
  • Precipitation changes significantly impact arid ecosystems, yet microbial responses remain understudied.
  • Desert soil microbiomes play vital roles in nutrient cycling and ecosystem stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the eco-evolutionary responses of desert bacterial and fungal communities to altered precipitation regimes.
  • To determine how changes in precipitation affect microbial assembly, diversity, and functional potential.
  • To identify key drivers shaping soil microbial communities under changing climate conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A five-year field experiment manipulating precipitation levels in a desert ecosystem.
  • Analysis of bacterial and fungal community structure, diversity, and network complexity.
  • Assessment of functional gene abundance related to carbon and nitrogen cycling.

Main Results:

  • Elevated precipitation increased microbial alpha diversity and network complexity, favoring beneficial bacteria and fungi.
  • Decreased precipitation reduced microbial diversity but enhanced the stability and function of remaining communities for nutrient acquisition.
  • Soil properties and vegetation attributes were significant factors influencing bacterial (27.86%-37.75%) and fungal (17.76%-22.84%) community composition.

Conclusions:

  • Desert soil microbes exhibit distinct adaptive strategies to altered precipitation, with implications for ecosystem function.
  • Precipitation-driven changes in soil nutrients and vegetation are critical in shaping microbial communities.
  • Findings provide a foundation for predicting desert ecosystem responses to escalating climate change.