Important ecophysiological roles of non-dominant Actinobacteria in plant residue decomposition, especially in less fertile soils

Abstract Background Microbial-driven decomposition of plant residues is integral to carbon sequestration in terrestrial ecosystems. Actinobacteria, one of the most widely distributed bacterial phyla in soils, are known for their ability to degrade plant residues in vitro. However, their in situ impo...

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Main Authors: Yuanyuan Bao, Jan Dolfing, Zhiying Guo, Ruirui Chen, Meng Wu, Zhongpei Li, Xiangui Lin, Youzhi Feng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Microbiome
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-021-01032-x