Forest Research: Open Access
Open Access

Abstract

Soil Microbial Communities in Tropical Rainforests: Diversity, Functionality, and Environmental Implications

Xiuzhen Li

Rainforests are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth,
with their complex ecological networks extending below ground
as richly as above. A critical yet often overlooked component of
these ecosystems is the soil microbiota-an intricate web of
bacteria, fungi, archaea, and other microorganisms that drive
essential biochemical processes. The microbiological properties
of rainforest soils not only maintain soil fertility and forest
productivity but also play pivotal roles in global biogeochemical
cycles, including carbon and nitrogen cycling. Understanding
these properties is vital for rainforest conservation, climate
change mitigation, and sustainable land management

Published Date: 2025-01-31; Received Date: 2025-01-01