The incredibly complex soil microbial communities at small scales make their analysis and
identification of reasons for the observed structures challenging. Microbial community …

Livestock grazing is an influencing factor playing a key role in shaping the plant community,
microbial community, and soil properties in grassland ecosystems. Northern China's Loess …

Background The cultivation of short-rotation tree species on non-forest land is increasing
due to the growing demand for woody biomass for the future bioeconomy and to mitigate …

Soil fungi play a critical role in the biogeochemical cycles of forest ecosystems. Larix
gmelinii is a strong and important timber tree species, which forms close associations with a …

Soil fungi in forest ecosystems have great potential to enhance host plant growth and
systemic ecological functions and services. Reforestation at Saihanba Mechanized Forest …

The biodiversity of agricultural landscapes is under significant threat, while non-agricultural
habitats within these landscapes play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation. There has …

Pigmented rice has gained interest for its nutritional and health benefits attributed to its
bioactive compounds. Despite these advantages, the vulnerability of pigmented rice to …

Soil fungal communities play a critical role in the promotion of nutrient cycling and the
stabilization of ecosystem functions in subtropical forests. Yet, clarifying the relationships …

At the southeastern periphery of the Tibetan Plateau, the subalpine ecosystem hosts
grasses as some of the most substantial species. However, the community and function of …

Amidst urbanization and industrialization in China, abandoned farmland plays a crucial role
in safeguarding plant diversity within agricultural landscapes. This study aimed to examine …