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Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Soil Science
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Vegetation restoration is crucial for ecosystem function on the Loess Plateau.
  • Soil microbiomes are vital for maintaining soil multifunctionality (SMF).
  • The role of aggregate-scale microbial communities in SMF during restoration is unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate microbial mechanisms driving SMF at the aggregate scale under different vegetation restoration measures.
  • To understand how aggregate size influences microbial communities and their role in SMF.
  • To identify key microbial drivers of SMF across various aggregate sizes.

Main Methods:

  • Compared six vegetation restoration measures (natural grassland, Medicago sativa, Hippophae rhamnoides, Caragana korshinskii, Armeniaca vulgaris, Populus alba) and abandoned land.
  • Analyzed bacterial diversity, fungal network complexity, and SMF across different aggregate sizes.
  • Utilized structural equation modeling to identify key microbial drivers of SMF.

Main Results:

  • Vegetation restoration increased bacterial diversity, fungal network complexity, and SMF, with Armeniaca vulgaris showing significant improvements.
  • Fungal diversity and bacterial network complexity showed asynchronous dynamics across aggregate sizes.
  • Microbial diversity peaked in micro-aggregates, while fungal network complexity increased with smaller aggregate sizes.
  • Fungal community composition in large macro-aggregates and fungal network complexity in smaller aggregates were identified as key drivers of SMF.

Conclusions:

  • Vegetation restoration positively impacts soil microbial communities and enhances soil multifunctionality on the Loess Plateau.
  • Fungal communities play a critical role in driving SMF, with their influence varying across aggregate sizes.
  • Understanding aggregate-scale microbial dynamics is essential for effective vegetation restoration strategies.