Effects of fine root decomposition on bacterial community structure of four dominated tree species in Mount Taishan, China

Fine root decomposition rates vary significantly among tree species on Mount Taishan, with broad-leaved species like Robinia pseudoacacia and Quercus acutissima decomposing faster than coniferous species such as Pinus tabulaeformis and Pinus densiflora. This study used high-throughput sequencing to analyze bacterial community structure during decomposition, revealing that broad-leaved species exhibit lower bacterial diversity compared to conifers. The findings highlight how substrate characteristics influence microbial communities, providing insights into ecosystem function dynamics in terrestrial environments.

LU, Y., LI, K., NI, R.-Q., LIANG, Q., LI, C.-R., ZHANG, C.-H.,. (2018). Effects of fine root decomposition on bacterial community structure of four dominated tree species in Mount Taishan, China. Chinese Journal of Plant Ecology, 42(12), 1200–1210. https://doi.org/10.17521/cjpe.2018.0120