Effects of Grazing Intensity on Microbial Diversity at Different Soil Depths in Desert Steppe Soils

This study examines the influence of grazing intensity on soil microbial communities in a desert steppe ecosystem. Soil samples were collected from three depths (0–10 cm, 10–20 cm, and 20–30 cm) under varying grazing intensities: control (CK), light (LG), moderate (MG), and heavy grazing (HG). Key s...

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Published in:	Agronomy
Main Authors:	Yuxin Wang, Xin Ju, Qian Wu, Guodong Han
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Subjects:	grazing intensity soil microorganisms desert steppe soil physiochemical parameters microbial diversity
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/15/1/124

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