Characterisation of soil bacterial communities in different vegetation types on the lava plateau of Jingpo Lake

To explore interactions within the vegetation-soil-microorganism continuum on the Jingpo Lake lava platform, five vegetation types grassland , shrubland , deciduous broad-leaved forest , coniferous and broad leaved mixed forest and coniferous forest were examined. Significant differences in soil physical and chemical properties were identified among these types. Soil bacterial community structures also varied significantly.