Population density is a selective driver of urban soil microbiomes: evidence from bacteria, fungi and protozoan communities in a regional city
Jessica Grierson, Penelope Jones, Andrew B. Bissett, Shane Powell, Emily J. Flies
The paper examines how population density affects soil microbial communities in a regional city, finding kingdom-specific responses and highlighting limitations of using population density as a universal indicator of urban impact.
bioRxiv · Sep 22, 2026 · PreprintEcology