About this Research Topic
Microorganisms are important participants in supporting the functionality and diversity of terrestrial ecosystems. The microbial community is a key component that determines the structure, function, and complex processes of terrestrial ecosystems. The patterns and mechanisms of microbial community structure and function with respect to geographical scales and environmental changes have always been a focal and hot topic in environmental microbiology, ecology, and geography research. However, with the intensification of climate change and changes caused by other human activities, the ability of terrestrial ecosystems to withstand disturbances and maintain their functionality is increasingly being put to the test. The role and changes of terrestrial ecosystem microorganisms in addressing this issue have become a global focus and challenge for research.
With the application of new technologies such as microbial genomics, microbiome transcriptomics, and DNA-SIP, we now have a greater ability than ever before to uncover all of the above. Currently, research on the structure and function of microbial communities in terrestrial ecosystems mainly focuses on roots, soil, water bodies, and their interactions. However, the patterns and mechanisms of their structure and function in relation to geographical scales and environmental changes have not been fully revealed. Different studies have also resulted in new questions and debates. Therefore, we still have a long way to go before we can fully understand the microbial communities in terrestrial ecosystems, and there are many more mysteries waiting to be discovered.
This Research Topic welcomes the submission of manuscripts (Original Research articles, Reviews, and Opinions) related, but not limited to the following topics:
1) Mechanisms of microbial community in response to climate change in terrestrial ecosystems.
2) The composition and function of microbial communities in endosphere, rhizosphere and soils of terrestrial ecosystem disturbed or managed by human beings.
3) Plant-microbial interactions in human disturbed or managed terrestrial ecosystem.
4) The anthropogenic biogeographical effects of microbial communities.
With the application of new technologies such as microbial genomics, microbiome transcriptomics, and DNA-SIP, we now have a greater ability than ever before to uncover all of the above. Currently, research on the structure and function of microbial communities in terrestrial ecosystems mainly focuses on roots, soil, water bodies, and their interactions. However, the patterns and mechanisms of their structure and function in relation to geographical scales and environmental changes have not been fully revealed. Different studies have also resulted in new questions and debates. Therefore, we still have a long way to go before we can fully understand the microbial communities in terrestrial ecosystems, and there are many more mysteries waiting to be discovered.
This Research Topic welcomes the submission of manuscripts (Original Research articles, Reviews, and Opinions) related, but not limited to the following topics:
1) Mechanisms of microbial community in response to climate change in terrestrial ecosystems.
2) The composition and function of microbial communities in endosphere, rhizosphere and soils of terrestrial ecosystem disturbed or managed by human beings.
3) Plant-microbial interactions in human disturbed or managed terrestrial ecosystem.
4) The anthropogenic biogeographical effects of microbial communities.
Keywords: Terrestrial Ecosystem, Microbial Community, Microbiome, Plant-Microbial Interaction, Microbial Ecological Geography, Climate Change, Endosphere, Rhizosphere, Soils
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