Factors driving microbial community composition and diversity are well established but the
relationship with microbial functioning is poorly understood, especially at large scales. We …

In terms of the number and diversity of living units, the prokaryotic empire is the most
represented form of life on Earth, and yet it is still to a significant degree shrouded in …

Elevational gradients strongly affect the spatial distribution and structure of soil bacterial
communities. However, our understanding of the effects and determining factors is still …

Serving as “natural laboratories”, altitudinal gradients can be used to study changes in the
distribution of microorganisms in response to changing environmental conditions that …

Global climate warming is accelerating permafrost degradation. The large amounts of soil
organic matter in permafrost‐affected soils are prone to increased microbial decomposition …

Soil-borne diseases have become increasingly problematic for farmers producing crops
intensively under protected agriculture. Although soil fumigants are convenient and effective …

Nitrogen (N) deposition and soil acidification are environmental challenges affecting
ecosystem functioning, health, and biodiversity, but their effects on functional genes are …

Unraveling the key drivers of bacterial community assembly in agricultural soils is pivotal for
soil nutrient management and crop productivity. Presently, the drivers of microbial …

Cadmium (Cd) contamination has become serious in soil and in situ stabilization technology
has been widely used for heavy metal remediation. A field study was conducted to …

Soil bacteria are largely missing from future biodiversity assessments hindering
comprehensive forecasts of ecosystem changes. Soil bacterial communities are expected to …