Soil microbial diversity alters soil microhydrology through extracellular polymeric substance production
Yvonne Kan, Mariana Acevedo, Hailey Buell, Emily Herrera, Avery Swanton, Alonso Favela
This study shows that microbial diversity affects soil water retention through EPS production, with high diversity leading to better moisture retention and nutrient-supplemented systems amplifying these effects.
bioRxiv · Jun 7, 2026 · PreprintEcology