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Application of Microbes in Landscape Restoration

A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Ecology and Management".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 November 2023) | Viewed by 5470

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Yunlin Zhao

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Hunan Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Environmental and Resources Plant, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
Interests: landscape ecology; phytoremediation; microbe adsorption; ecological security
Dr. Zhenggang Xu

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College of Forestry, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
Interests: heavy metals; phytoremediation; cadmium; abiotic stress; forest; ecological security
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Dear Colleagues,

Microbes are important components of the ecosystem and play a significant role in the process of ecological landscape restoration. Microbial structure and function affect the process of landscape restoration, and changes in environmental conditions react to the microbial community. In recent years, microbes have been applied to various landscape restoration processes, such as mine restoration and water pollutant removal. Moreover, the development of related biotechnologies, such as 16S rDNA and metagenome, provides us with an opportunity to further explore the function and mechanism of microbes.

Landscape restoration is an important way to support human wellbeing, and increasing attention has been paid to microbial application in this process. However, the functions and mechanisms of most microorganisms are still unknown due to the complexity of microbial species. To improve our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of microbes in application for landscape restoration, we have launched this Special Issue to collect the latest studies adopting effective strategies for landscape restoration. The Special Issue has a wide scope, including both mechanism research and engineering applications, with a research scale from molecule to landscape. All studies relevant to microbes, including taxonomy, function, phylogenetic diversity, structural diversity and landscape function, are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Yunlin Zhao
Dr. Zhenggang Xu
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • microbial ecology
  • soil microbes
  • niche functional differentiation
  • landscape ecology
  • restoration process
  • response mechanism
  • bioinformation
  • biodiversity research
  • functional evaluation
  • ecological security

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Distribution of Genes and Microbial Taxa Related to Soil Phosphorus Cycling across Soil Depths in Subtropical Forests
by Hao Lv, Jie Yang, Siwen Su, Yue Liu, Jie Feng, Yuxiang Sheng, Ting Wang, Jinwen Pan, Li Tang, Liang Chen, Shuai Ouyang and Guangjun Wang
Forests 2023, 14(8), 1665; https://doi.org/10.3390/f14081665 - 17 Aug 2023
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Although many studies have focused on the roles of soil microbes in phosphorus (P) cycling, little is known about the distribution of microbial P cycling genes across soil depths. In this study, metagenomic sequencing was adopted to examine the differences in the abundance [...] Read more.
Although many studies have focused on the roles of soil microbes in phosphorus (P) cycling, little is known about the distribution of microbial P cycling genes across soil depths. In this study, metagenomic sequencing was adopted to examine the differences in the abundance of genes and microbial taxa associated with soil P cycling between organic and mineral soil in subtropical forests. The total relative abundance of inorganic P solubilizing genes was the highest, that of P starvation response regulating genes was second, and organic P mineralizing genes was the lowest. The soil organic carbon concentration, N:P ratio, and available P concentration were higher in the organic soil than the mineral soil, resulting in abundances of organic P mineralizing genes (appA and 3-phytase), and inorganic P cycling genes (ppa), whereas those of the inorganic P cycling genes (gcd and pqqC) and the P starvation response regulating gene (phoR) were higher in mineral soil. The four bacteria phyla that related to P cycling, Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, Bacteroidetes, and Candidatus_Eremiobacteraeota were higher in organic soil; conversely, the three bacteria phyla (Acidobacteria, Verrucomicrobia, and Chloroflexi) and archaea taxa were more abundant in mineral soil. Therefore, we concluded that the distribution of genes and microbial taxa involved in soil P cycling differed among soil depths, providing a depth-resolved scale insight into the underlying mechanisms of P cycling by soil microorganisms in subtropical forests. Full article
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Effects of Land Use Conversion on the Soil Microbial Community Composition and Functionality in the Urban Wetlands of North-Eastern China
by Yining Wu, Weifeng Gao, Yu Zou, Haiyan Dong, Fei Yu, He Wang and Cheng Zong
Forests 2022, 13(7), 1148; https://doi.org/10.3390/f13071148 - 21 Jul 2022
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Urban wetlands are undergoing intensive conversion from natural wetlands to farmlands, woodlands, and even alkaline land. This study aimed to determine the effects of land conversion on soil microbial communities of urban wetlands in the hinterland of Songnen Plain, Northeastern China. Soil samples [...] Read more.
Urban wetlands are undergoing intensive conversion from natural wetlands to farmlands, woodlands, and even alkaline land. This study aimed to determine the effects of land conversion on soil microbial communities of urban wetlands in the hinterland of Songnen Plain, Northeastern China. Soil samples were collected from various sites of Longfeng wetland, including swamp wetland (SW), meadow wetland (MW), woodland (WL), farmland (FL), and alkaline land (AL). High-throughput sequencing followed by bioinformatic analysis was conducted to evaluate the structure, composition, and function of soil bacterial and fungal communities. The most dominant bacterial and fungal phylum among the land-use types were Proteobacteria and Ascomycota, respectively. In addition, the bacterial diversity and functions varied significantly across different land-use types. However, no remarkable differences in fungal communities were observed under various land-use types. Edaphic parameters, including exchange sodium percent (ESP) and total nitrogen (TN), remarkably influenced the abundance and diversity of soil microbial communities. These results show that land-use type shapes various aspects of soil microbial communities, including soil physicochemical properties, microbial taxa structure, potential functional genes, and correlation with environmental factors. This study provides reliable data to guide land use management and supervision by decision-makers in this region. Full article
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