Mechanisms and implications of bacterial–fungal competition for soil resources
University of British Columbia · Shandong Agricultural University · +1 more institution
Abstract
Elucidating complex interactions between bacteria and fungi that determine microbial community structure, composition, and functions in soil, as well as regulate carbon (C) and nutrient fluxes, is crucial to understand biogeochemical cycles. Among the various interactions, competition for resources is the main factor determining the adaptation and niche differentiation between these two big microbial groups in soil. This is because C and energy limitations for microbial growth are a rule rather than an exception. Here, we review the C and energy demands of bacteria and fungi-the two major kingdoms in soil-the mechanisms of their competition for these and other resources, leading to niche differentiation, and…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 274.84
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- 100%
- References
- 177
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2Topics & keywords
- Biology
- Competition (biology)
- Ecology
- Soil microbiology
- Microbial ecology
- Geomicrobiology
- Environmental biotechnology
- Biotechnology