Soil microbial traits shift on contrasting timescales following revegetation of former grazing lands
Timothy M. Ghaly, Vanessa J. McPherson, Vaheesan Rajabal, Mary Ghaly, Nicki Taws, Rachael V. Gallagher, Johannes J. Le Roux, Sasha G. Tetu
This study shows that microbial functional shifts after revegetation occur in distinct phases, with early changes in soil health processes and later development of plant growth-promoting traits.
bioRxiv · Mar 19, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology