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ArticleFrontiers in microbiology2025

Soil fungal community and co-occurrence network patterns at different successional stages of black locust coppice stands.

Huimei Tian, Liangzhe Li, Yunpeng Zhu, Chengcheng Wang, Mengxue Wu, Weixing Shen, Chuanrong Li, Kun Li

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Article in Frontiers in microbiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Huimei TianMountain Tai Forest Ecosystem Research Station of State Forestry Administration/Key Laboratory of State Forestry Administration for Silviculture of the Lower Yellow River/Forestry College of Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China.
Liangzhe LiMountain Tai Forest Ecosystem Research Station of State Forestry Administration/Key Laboratory of State Forestry Administration for Silviculture of the Lower Yellow River/Forestry College of Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China.
Yunpeng ZhuMountain Tai Forest Ecosystem Research Station of State Forestry Administration/Key Laboratory of State Forestry Administration for Silviculture of the Lower Yellow River/Forestry College of Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China.
Chengcheng WangMountain Tai Forest Ecosystem Research Station of State Forestry Administration/Key Laboratory of State Forestry Administration for Silviculture of the Lower Yellow River/Forestry College of Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China.
Mengxue WuMountain Tai Forest Ecosystem Research Station of State Forestry Administration/Key Laboratory of State Forestry Administration for Silviculture of the Lower Yellow River/Forestry College of Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China.
Weixing ShenMount Tai Scenic Spot Management Committee, Tai'an, China.
Chuanrong LiMountain Tai Forest Ecosystem Research Station of State Forestry Administration/Key Laboratory of State Forestry Administration for Silviculture of the Lower Yellow River/Forestry College of Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China.
Kun LiMountain Tai Forest Ecosystem Research Station of State Forestry Administration/Key Laboratory of State Forestry Administration for Silviculture of the Lower Yellow River/Forestry College of Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and aims: Black locust ( Methods: Soil fungal communities in three black locust stands (first-generation seedling forest, first- and second-generation coppice forests) were analyzed over one year using ITS high-throughput sequencing. We evaluated fungal diversity, guild composition, and co-occurrence networks, integrating statistical analyses (PERMANOVA, ANOSIM, FUNGuild) and network theory to assess seasonal and successional shifts. Results: Fungal richness and diversity remained stable across stand types and seasons. However, these factors dramatically altered the soil fungal community structure. Shifts in fungal community composition were observed from seedling to coppice stands: Ascomycota dominance decreased (72.9 to 57.9%), while Basidiomycota increased (6.5 to 11.6%). Significant changes in the relative abundance of certain fungal guilds were observed by both stand conversion and seasonal variation ( Conclusion: Our findings suggest that the conversion of forests can significantly shift the soil fungal community structure and assembly, favoring Basidiomycota over Ascomycota and reducing network stability. These shifts signal progressive soil nutrient depletion and functional homogenization, potentially compromising ecosystem resilience. Seasonal guild dynamics highlight fungi's role in nutrient cycling, with saprotrophs driving litter decomposition in colder months. This understanding suggest that forest management practices must prioritise the preservation of early successional stages. This is vital to support diverse fungal communities and complex community networks and ensure the stability, functionality and resistance of fungal communities. Restoration efforts must focus on promoting fungal resilience through targeted soil amendments and habitat diversification to enhance ecosystem stability and functionality.

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black locustco-occurrence networkfungal communityguildstand conversion

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PMCPMC11959006

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