Variations in Microbial Characteristics in Urban Wetlands

Soil microbes can respond rapidly to environmental changes and are crucial for soil carbon cycling. However, there are limited studies on the microbial characteristics in urban wetlands along the urban-rural gradient. Understanding the dynamic changes in LOC fractions associated with microbial mechanisms in urban wetlands can inform management practices aimed at maximizing carbon storage in urban wetlands. In this study, using the urban-rural gradient approach, we investigated five typical wetlands in an urbanizing area of Shenyang City, Liaoning province, China to examine changes in microbial characteristics under the impacts of urbanization. Our study can provide valuable insights for decision-makers and urban planners to develop better management plans for urban wetlands.