Rhizosphere Fungal Community Dynamics During Moso Bamboo Expansion Across Subtropical Forest Ecosystems

This research examines the impact of Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) expansion on soil fungal community composition and diversity across subtropical forest ecosystems in Jinggangshan, China. We employed high-throughput sequencing of the ITs rRNA gene ITS1 region to characterize fungal communities within three distinct forest types: pure bamboo stands, mixed bamboo forests, and non-expanded native forests. The study analyzed rhizosphere soil samples from different plant species within each forest type to understand the plant-microbe interactions and community shifts associated with bamboo expansion. Our dataset sequenced using the Illumina NovaSeq 6000 platform, providing comprehensive insights into the microbial ecology of these transitioning forest.