ArticleFrontiers in microbiology2025
Depth differentiation of microbial communities and nutrient cycling functional genes in semi-arid riparian soil.
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Introduction: Microbial communities and their associated carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus metabolic processes play a role in maintaining ecological functions and nutrient cycling in riparian zones. However, systematic research on the coupling mechanisms of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus biogeochemical processes in soil profiles of semi-arid riparian soil is still limited. Methods: This study focused on the riparian zone of the Tuwei River, a typical semi-arid river. Metagenomic sequencing was used to analyze the composition of microbial communities and their carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus metabolic functions across different soil depths along the river. Results: The dominant taxa across all depths and river sections were Conclusion: Our findings reveal that nutrient availability and soil structure jointly regulate the vertical distribution of microbial metabolic functions. These insights provide a scientific basis for ecological restoration and soil management in semi-arid riparian zones, where optimizing surface structure and nutrient inputs can stimulate microbial-driven biogeochemical cycling. Key functional taxa and genes may also serve as sensitive indicators for evaluating restoration effectiveness under climate-induced stress.
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