Restoring Drought-Impacted Soil Alters Its Microbes
Jenn Hoskins
23rd March, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- In Brazil's semiarid regions, deforestation affects soil bacteria diversity and health
- Short-term restoration efforts increase 'generalist' bacteria, aiding soil resilience
- Seasonal changes influence the bacterial community's composition and connections
References
Main Study
1) Short-term restoration practices change the bacterial community in degraded soil from the Brazilian semiarid.
Published 21st March, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-57690-y
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