Effects of nutrient application on soil bacterial community com-position and diversity in a Larix olgensis Plantation, Northeast China

Bacteria are one of the most critical components in soil. Fertilization is an important manage-ment practice for maintaining soil fertility, and fertilization affects soil bacterial community structure. The objective of this study was to explore the influence of nutrient enrichment on the soil bacterial community composition, function, and diversity in Larix olgensis Henry plantation after thinning using the Illumina high-throughput sequencing technology.