Data file to Čerevková A., Sarabeeva V., Renčo M. (2024) Database on soil nematode abundance and composition from invaded and non-invaded grassland and forest ecosystems in Europe

The data file provides information on soil nematode genera abundance and composition distributed across grasslands, deciduous forests, and coniferous forest ecosystems in Slovakia, Poland, Lithuania and Russia. The samples were collected from localities invaded by invasive plants as well as from control plots. Invasive plant species included in this dataset are Asclepias syriaca, Fallopia japonica, Heracleum mantegazzianum, H. sosnowskyi, Impatiens parviflora and Solidago gigantea. Soil properties such as pH, moisture content, carbon, and nitrogen levels were recorded for each sample. The data collection process involved standardized soil sampling techniques across all sites, ensuring consistency and comparability. Nematode genera were classified according to feeding types and colonizer-persister class.