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Dynamic response of root-associated fungal community structure to nitrogen and phosphorus additions in a subtropical forest.
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Pedobiologia . Dec2023, Vol. 101, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The impacts of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) additions on root-associated fungi (RAF) of mixed roots in forest soils remain poorly understood. We investigated how RAF communities respond to N and P inputs in a subtropical montane forest using a time-series sampling approach. Our results showed that sampling time had a significant effect on total fungal richness, while the N addition had significant impacts on symbiotrophic rather than saprotrophic fungal richness. RAF community composition was strongly influenced by P addition treatments regardless of sampling time. Furthermore, we found that RAF community structure was mainly affected by soil NO 3 –-N, C/N and N/P ratios. This influence could be ascribed to the direct control of fungal activities and the indirect effects of fertilization on soil properties. Together, our findings highlight the importance of considering temporal variation in RAF responses to fertilization for a more comprehensive understanding of fungal community dynamics. • Sampling time had a significant effect on total fungal OTU richness. • RAF community composition was strongly affected by P-related treatments. • Considering temporal variation in RAF responses to fertilization is critical. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *FOREST soils
*MIXED forests
*PHOSPHORUS
*NITROGEN
*FUNGAL communities
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00314056
- Volume :
- 101
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Pedobiologia
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173947603
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedobi.2023.150909