The study of islands has made substantial contributions to the development of evolutionary
and ecological theory. However, we know little about microbial community assembly on …

Microbes, similar to plants and animals, exhibit biogeographic patterns. However, in contrast
with the considerable knowledge on the island biogeography of higher organisms, we know …

Land-use and soil characteristics drive variation in soil community composition, but the
influences of these factors on dispersal and community assembly at regional scale remain …

The spatial heterogeneity of soil's microhabitats warrants the study of ecological patterns
and community assembly processes in the context of physical disturbance that disrupts the …

Within a landscape, multiple habitats exist for soil microbial communities. But how these
habitats shape community composition requires an understanding of the way in which …

Revealing the effects of spatial heterogeneity on microorganisms is crucial for the further
understanding of microbial diversity, turnover and ecological processes. However, microbial …

Soil microbial communities are essential for ecosystem function, but linking community
composition to biogeochemical processes is challenging because of high microbial diversity …

Microorganisms exist throughout the soil profile and those microorganisms living in sub-
surface horizons likely play key roles in nutrient cycling and soil formation. However, the …

Uncovering the plant‐soil feedback mechanisms underlying the assembly of belowground
microbial communities is essential for terrestrial biodiversity conservation. However, little is …

Understanding microbial network assembly is a promising way to predict potential impacts of
environmental changes on ecosystem functions. Yet, soil microbial network assembly in …