Extreme drought triggers transition to an alternative soil microbial state
I. Cordero, A. Leizeaga, L. C. Hicks, J. Rousk, R. D. Bardgett
This study shows extreme drought causes soil microbial communities to shift to a less complex and functional alternative state, which persists even after moisture returns to normal.
bioRxiv · Dec 10, 2021 · PreprintEcology