Coarse Woody Debris of Mixed Tree Species Overrides Soil Matrix Constraints on Microbial Richness and Abundance in an Ancient Broad-Leaved Forest
Larisa G. Khanina, Maxim Bobrovsky, Dmitry S. Savelyev, Maria Tutukina, Tatyana A. Bessonova, Alina G. Darchieva, Pavel V. Shelyakin
This study shows that coarse woody debris from mixed tree species increases microbial diversity and abundance in forest soils by creating specialized microhabitats that override soil constraints.
bioRxiv · Oct 12, 2026 · PreprintEcology