Long lasting effects of the conversion from natural forest to poplar plantation on soil microbial communities

• Published in: Microbiological research Vol. 182; pp. 89 - 98
• Main Authors: Vitali, Francesco, Mastromei, Giorgio, Senatore, Giuliana, Caroppo, Cesarea, Casalone, Enrico
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany Elsevier GmbH 01.01.2016
• Subjects: Agriculture; Bacteria - classification; Bacteria - genetics; Bacteria - growth & development; Bacteria - isolation & purification; Bacterial communities; Biodiversity; community structure; forest plantations; Forest soil; forest soils; Fungal communities; Fungi - classification; Fungi - genetics; Fungi - growth & development; Fungi - isolation & purification; genes; homogenization; Land-use; mixed forests; organic matter; Populus - growth & development; Soil Microbiology; soil microorganisms; soil sampling; soil texture; species diversity; T-RFLP; Trees - growth & development; Fungal communities; Forest soil; Bacterial communities; T-RFLP; Land-use

[Display omitted] In this study, we evaluate the long-lasting effects on soil microbial communities of a change within a single land-use category, specifically the conversion from natural forest to forest plantation. To minimize the effects of impacts other than land-use (i.e., climatic and anthropo...