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Variation of Soil Microbiota Under Environmental Stress of Tibetan Pig Grazing in the Tibetan Plateau Region

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Abstract
Ecological sustainable development is of great importance in the present age. The traditional free-range feeding mode of Tibetan aromatic pigs in Tibet is gradually being replaced by a semi-housed feeding mode due to the development of modern economic industry. In this study, we analysed the physicochemical properties and microbial composition of the soil under the original ecological environment and semi-housed feeding mode. The study revealed that the activities of Tibetan balsam pigs resulted in the disruption of the original shallow ecological structure of the soil, while the presence of faeces led to an increase in bacterial flora and the spoilage of fodder. Furthermore, the soil under the semi-housed mode exhibited an accumulation of nitrogen, potassium and organic carbon in the shallow layer. The abundance of species was found to be significantly lower than that observed in the original soil environment. At the soil's gate level, the abundances of Proteobacteria ( 31.05% and 32.33%), Bacteroidota (10.48% and 24.90%), and Firmicutes (38.32% and 4.31%) were higher. In contrast, the abundances of Chloroflexi (0.63% and 1.78%), Verrucomicrobiota (0.64% and 1.9 2%), and Planctomycetota (0.82% and 2.67%) were lower. At the level one Metabolism pathway, the Metabolism of terpenoids and polyketides, Lipid metabolism and Xenobiotics biodegradation and metabolism were significantly different (P< 0.05). Glycan biosynthesis and metabolism and Biosynthesis of other secondary metabolites were highly significantly different (P< 0.01). In conclusion, the results of this experiment have demonstrated the significant impact of the semi-enclosed mode on the shallow soil layer. In order to facilitate targeted adjustments for later soil ecological restoration or sustainable use, it is crucial to consider the soil's physicochemical properties and microbial structure.
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1. Introduction

China is currently the world’s leading pig-farming nation. Pig farming is a crucial factor in the development of China’s animal husbandry industry and a fundamental pillar of the country’s economic progress. Vast quantities of pig manure accumulate in the soil as pig farming develops and grows, and they are applied onto farmland as organic fertilisers, substantially influencing the soil [1,2,3,4]. The Tibetan pig is a distinct breed of swine found in Tibet, known for their ability to thrive in harsh alpine environments and grazing conditions [5,6,7]. Tibetan pigs are typically active in rural fields when raised using grazing methods. However, a significant number of Tibetan pigs were lost in the 2018 African swine fever outbreak. As a result, the Tibetan pig farming industry has been severely impacted, leading to the adoption of the semi-housed mode of farming. Nonetheless, this shift has presented new challenges for the industry. The Tibetan pig primarily roams in rural fields; however, when housed semi-permanently, their range of activity is constrained. As a result, their waste accumulates on the soil where they forage. Farmers then recycle Tibetan pig excreta as an essential fertiliser during agricultural production, ultimately resulting in significant impacts on soil nutrients, heavy metal content, and microbial biomass [8,9,10].
Due to the rapid development of Tibetan pig farming in Tibet, the emergence of large-scale and intensive breeding bases has been observed. It also increased the number of pigs and led to a higher growth rate in pig manure production. Organic pig manure fertilisation has become a popular method of manure management [11,12]. Proper application of pig manure to fields reduces the environmental pollution index associated with it, enhancing soil aggregates and increasing microbial diversity. These factors improve soil fertility, resulting in better crop growth and yield [13,14,15].
Plants require diverse nutrients for growth, such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. The most important nutrients for plant growth are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are majorly depleted during harvesting but can be partially replenished in the soil via roots and residues. Hence, these nutrients must be supplemented during the plant growth process. Pig manure contains high levels of nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, and other elements [16,17]. A sufficient amount of manure should be added to improve the fertility of the soil. The influence of pig manure on soil nutrients can be categorised as follows: 1. Suitable use of organic fertiliser can significantly alter the physical and chemical properties of the soil. The fertiliser is enriched with organic nutrients, which release excess nutrients during decomposition. The decomposition of organic acid stimulates other soil nutrients, thereby hastening the metamorphosis of soil nutrients, enhancing the content of quick-acting soil nutrients, and subsequently improving soil fertility [18,19,20]. 2. Soil nitrogen content is a significant indicator of soil fertility. It is widely acknowledged that using organic fertiliser is an effective method to enhance soil nitrogen storage, resulting in increased soil nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium supply—the three critical nutrients required for crop growth. This, in turn, is essential to the growth and development of crops. The phosphorus and potassium levels in the farmland soil have significantly improved with the continuous application of hog manure water. This increased its ability to supply plants with phosphorus, potassium, and other necessary nutrients [21,22,23,24].

2. Materials and Methods

2.1. Sample Collection

The sample collection area for this study was situated in Bayi District, Linzhi City, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. The region has a plateau temperate humid and semi-humid monsoon climate, with granite weathering accumulation in the soil parent material. The dominant soil type is brown forest soil, and the area experiences high rainfall in the summer. The soil surface organic matter content is notably high 7.97%, with a pH value ranging from 5.5 to 7.5, and exhibiting over 52% forest cover. The particle size of the surface soil is predominantly powdery grain (71.42%), followed by sand (21.06%) and clay (7.52%). The normal group collected soil without human intervention, while the control group collected soil under the Tibetan pig grazing pattern. The soil collection was carried out by extending 300 cm downward from the ground surface (0, 10, 20, 40, 80, 150, and 300 cm, respectively). Three replicated samples were obtained from the same layer of soil in different locations of each group, for a total of 42 samples. After being collected, the samples were rapidly frozen in liquid nitrogen and stored at –80 °C until subsequent 16S and physicochemical analyses.

2.2. Physical and Chemical Properties Analysis

Briefly, 5.00 g of air-dried soil samples (particles smaller than 2 mm) were added to a triangle bottle along with 50.00 mL of an ammonium acetate solution. The bottle was placed in a reciprocating oscillator, and the rubber stopper was tightly plugged in. The solution was then oscillated at approximately 120 times/min for 30 min while the temperature was maintained at 20–25 °C. Subsequently, the suspension was filtered using filter paper, and the filtrate was collected so that potassium could be directly measured using a flame photometer.
Moreover, 2.00 g of air-dried soil samples were passed through a 100-mesh sieve (0.15 mm), which were then evenly spread in the outer compartment of the diffusion dish. The dish was gently rotated horizontally to disperse the samples flat. Subsequently, 2 mL of 2% boric acid solution was added to the edge of the outer compartment of the dish, along with a drop of a mixed indicator. Finally, an alkaline indicator was applied to the edge of the outer chamber. Then, 2 mL of 2% boric acid solution and a drop of the mixed indicator were poured into the interior of the diffusion dish (which had been previously soaked in dilute acid). Afterwards, alkaline glycerol was applied to the periphery of the outer chamber of the dish. After rotating the cap slowly to expose one side of the outer chamber at the small notch of the cap, the lid was transferred to the outer chamber using a pipette. Then, 10 mL of 1.0 mol/L sodium hydroxide solution was added to the outer chamber with a pipette, and the cap was immediately tightened by rotating it slowly. The diffusion dish was rotated horizontally to mix the solution with the soil. This was followed by tying it with a rubber band and placing it in a 40 °C incubator for 24 h. Then, the ammonia absorbed in the boric acid solution was titrated with a 0.01 mol/L 1/2 sulphuric acid standard solution, resulting in a colour change from blue-green to reddish. The colour change indicates the endpoint of the process.
Air-dried soil samples were heated to a temperature above 900 °C in a combustion furnace. Excess barium hydroxide solution was used to absorb the carbon dioxide produced and produce barium carbonate precipitate. After the reaction, the remaining barium hydroxide was titrated with an oxalic acid standard solution. The carbon dioxide production was calculated using the difference in the volume of oxalic acid standard solution consumed between the blank titration and the sample titration.
Organic carbon content in the soil was calculated based on the carbon dioxide production. Measurement of pH and conductivity of samples was carried out through the utilization of a pH meter and a conductivity meter.

2.3. DNA Extraction and 16SrDNA Amplicon Sequencing

The DNA was extracted according to the instructions provided with the Soil Microbial DNA Kit (Tiangen Biochemical Technology Co). DNA purity and concentration were determined using the Nanodrop 2000 (Thermo Fisher Scientific) equipment. Primers 341F and 806R were used for the amplification of the V3-V4 region using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The PCR conditions were as follows: initial denaturation at 94 °C for 2 min, denaturation at 98 °C for 10 s, annealing at 62 °C for 30 s, extension at 68 °C for 30 s for 30 cycles, and a final extension at 68 °C for 5 min. The DNA amplicons were extracted on a 2% agarose gel and subsequently purified using the AxyPrep DNA Gel Extraction Kit (Axygen Biosciences, Union City) following the manufacturer’s instructions and then sequencing.

2.4. Bioinformatic and Statistical Analyses

After acquisition, the raw sequencing data were analysed for statistical reliability and biological validity. Any data that were deemed to be of low quality or biologically meaningless were subsequently excluded. The sequencing data underwent correction via Reads data filtering, utilizing FASTP (version 0.18.0). Next, the Tags were spliced and subsequently filtered using FLASH (version 1.2.11). Data filtering process: USEARCH software (version 9.2.64) was used for analysis. The UCHIME algorithm was implemented to identify and eliminate the 16S chimeric sequences and obtain the final effective data (Effective Tags). Operational taxonomic unit (OTU) clustering was conducted using the UPARSE algorithm. Tag representative sequences with the highest abundance in OTUs were selected during the process of their constructing. Subsequently, these representative sequences were annotated with the species database. The number of Tag sequences at each taxonomic level was counted for each sample based on the annotation information. The statistics provided an overview of the features of each sample OTU, low abundance OTUs, tag annotations, and other pertinent information based on the abundance data of OTUs and species annotation information. During the process of producing OTUs/ASVs, representative sequences (referring to the Tag or ASV consistency sequence with the highest abundance in the OTUs) were selected and annotated with the database for species identification using the Naïve Bayesian assignment algorithm of the RDP Classifier. The confidence threshold was set at 0.8~1. The Chao1, Simpson, and Alpha diversity indices were computed using the QIIME technique, and the ecofunctional mapping of bacteria was generated by employing the FAPROTAX database and associated software. Tax4Fun (version 1.0) was used for the Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes functional analyses.

2.5. Statistical Analyses

The data were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software (version 26). Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated based on species abundance tables using the R language psych package. Intergroup differences in microbiome were analysed by LEFse using Tukey HDS, R language pROC package, Welch’s t-test, T-test, and Wilcox rank sum test.

3. Results

3.1. Soil Physicochemical Properties Under Different Treatments

The chemical properties of the soil were analysed, and as revealed in Figure 1A, the soil pH in the normal group decreased, followed by an increase with depth, whereas in the control group, the overall change in soil pH increased with depth. A noticeable variance was observed between the normal and control groups in the shallow soil layer while inspecting the nitrogen content of the soil. However, the nitrogen content increasingly appeared consistent as soil depth increased. These findings are illustrated in Figure 1B. The examination of the soil organic carbon content revealed that, except for the data obtained from the soil surface layer, which exhibited greater variability, the organic carbon content of the remaining groups decreased with increasing soil depth (Figure 1C). The potassium content of the soil was tested and it was found that the control soil had a considerably higher potassium content than the normal group in the upper layer, and then reduced but remained higher than the normal group in the soil layer starting from a depth of 40 cm. These results are illustrated in Figure 1D. Finally, the soil resistivity test revealed that the soil conductivity of the normal group remained constant at 0.25 s/m, whereas that of the control group decreased with increasing soil depth (Figure 1E).

3.2. Sequence Analysis

The study involved 16S microbial sequencing of 42 samples, and the results are presented in Schedule 1. The two treatment groups yielded 4760 OTUs through comparison and clustering of valid sequences, of which 1463 were identical. As illustrated in Figure 2A,B, the dilution curves of the samples and the Rnak curves of the species demonstrate that sufficient sequencing volume and richness were achieved for all samples. Additionally, sequencing volume and richness were able to accurately reflect microbial diversity information in the samples. Following the results demonstrated in Figure 2C, the two treatment groups were subjected to the difference test, and a significant distinction was identified between them (P < 0.01).
A statistical analysis of species richness was performed during the experiment. The results indicated that the control group had a significantly lower species richness than the normal group (P < 0.01). However, the species richness of the control group slowly recovered with an increase in soil depth until it reached the level of the normal group. Proteobacteria (31.05% and 32.33%), Bacteroidota (10.48% and 24.90%), and Firmicutes (38.32% and 4.31%) were more abundant at the gate level of the soil. In contrast, Chloroflexi (0.63% and 1.78%), Verrucomicrobiota (0.64% and 1.92%), and Planctomycetota (0.82% and 2.67%) had lower abundances. Notably, Firmicutes abundance was significantly higher in the control group and recovered to approximately the normal group level as soil depth increased. At the level of known genera, reduced abundance was observed for Pedobacter (5.65% and 3.01%), Flavobacterium (7.09% and 0.98%), Sphingomonas (4.13% and 1.88%), and Flavisolibacter (2.92% and 0.93%), and increased abundance was found in Acinetobacter (4.84% and 18.89%), Solibacillus (1.09% and 15.10%), TM7a (1.30% and 4.83%), Kurthia (0.14% and 5.97%), Proteiniclasticum (0.71% and 4.60%), and Lysinibacillus (0.48% and 4.36%). Solibacillus was highly abundant at soil depths of 10–40 cm, while Kurthia also exhibited high abundance at shallow depths (Figure 3A–F). Upset Wayne plot analysis was conducted on the species composition at the phylum and genus levels in both groups, revealing that the species structure of the control group had significantly changed compared to the normal group (Figure 3G,H).
The similarity of the sample pieces from the two treatment groups was analysed. It was found that samples from the normal group converged, while samples from the control group converged with the normal group at soil depths of 150 and 300 cm. Following this, the impact of environmental factors combined with grouping and soil depth was examined. The results revealed that grouping treatments had the greatest influence on the distribution of species and that there was a highly significant difference in Firmicutes (P < 0.01), consistent with previous analyses of species composition (Figure 4A–D). Following this, functional prediction analysis was performed, and the results identified that, at the level one metabolism pathway, terpenoids and polyketides metabolism, lipid metabolism, and xenobiotics biodegradation and metabolism were significantly different (P < 0.05), while glycan biosynthesis and metabolism and biosynthesis of other secondary metabolites were highly significantly different (P < 0.01). There was a highly significant difference in cell motility (P < 0.01) in the cellular processes pathway at level one. Similarly, the differences were significant in membrane transport and signaling molecules and interaction (P < 0.05) in the environmental information processing pathway at level one. Highly significant differences were observed in signal transduction (P < 0.01). The differences were significant (P < 0.01) in signal transduction. There were highly significant differences in infectious, cardiovascular, and immune diseases in the human diseases pathway at level one (P < 0.01). Additionally, highly significant differences (P < 0.01) were observed between sensory, immune, and digestive systems in the organismal systems pathway at level one (Figure 4E–G). Phenotypic classification and abundance prediction of the samples revealed that the abundance of anaerobic, gram_positive, and potentially_pathogenic in the control group was highly significantly higher than in the normal group (P < 0.01), stress_ tolerant was significantly higher than the normal group (P < 0.05). While aerobic, Forms_Biofilms and Gram_Negative were highly significantly higher in the normal group than in the control group (P < 0.01) (Figure 4H).

4. Discussion

This study determined that all samples in both treatment groups exhibited pH levels higher than 7.5. This outcome was attributed to the inherent properties of the soil in the region. The study revealed that the pH values in the soil at 0–40 cm depth were lower than those in the normal group compared to the deeper soil. This occurrence can be attributed to the favourable climate in the Linzhi region, reduced exploitation of natural resources, and an abundance of decayed vegetation, which is more concentrated in the topsoil. This phenomenon results in acidification of the shallow soil and is more significant in the superficial layer [25]. Concurrently, it was noted that both pH levels as soil depth increased. Moreover, the impact of group factors dwindled between 150–300 cm [26]. Some studies indicated that applying hog manure often increases soil pH [27]. The experimental control group caused a significant alteration in soil pH at depths of 0-40 cm. Organic carbon in soil helps to preserve and reinforce its structure [28]. Nitrogen is an essential indicator of soil fertility, whilst potassium is crucial for plant growth [29].
Soil conductivity reveals the quantity of all salts present in the soil, which can significantly contribute to soil acidification and salinization [30]. The experiment identified that the faeces from the control group of semi-housed Tibetan pigs played a significant role in altering the physicochemical properties of the soil. The analysis indicated that certain indices in the shallow soil layer exhibited substantial changes, and the trend remained consistent among the control and normal groups as the depth increased. The high deposition of faecal matter on the soil surface imparted compositional changes that altered the physicochemical properties of the soil. Moreover, salts accumulate through infiltration under the influence of rainwater in the open air, changing the conductivity of the soil.
Microorganisms have a significant impact on soil properties, which can reflect the quality, purpose, and function of soil and illustrate the intrinsic changes in soil amendment. Additionally, several studies have demonstrated that mixed microbiota can effectively metabolise polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the soil. Therefore, the examination of microbial indicators in soil plays an indispensable role [31,32]. During the experiment, an analysis of soil microorganisms revealed that the presence of Tibetan pigs decreased the diversity of soil species in comparison to the original landscape soil. Furthermore, an inverse relationship was identified between soil layer depth and microbial diversity, with shallower soil being more significantly impacted. Firmicutes displayed a noteworthy increase in the control group and were concentrated in the superficial layer of soil at the phylum classification level. Moreover, it has been observed that the abundance of Firmicutes plummets as the soil depth approaches 80 cm, which is related to the activities of Tibetan pigs in the region. The Firmicutes bacterial microbiome is predominately beneficial for intestinal health, thus supporting homeostasis [33]. The intestines of Tibetan pigs contain a high population of Firmicutes [34], which are regularly expelled alongside faecal matter into the soil.
Bacteroidota are commonly abundant in plant rhizosphere and primarily participate in the decomposition of organic matter [35]. The significant prevalence of Bacteroidota in the normal group, compared to the reduced prevalence in the comparison group, is attributable to extensive plant coverage in the former, sustaining an unspoiled ecological environment. Conversely, the emergence of the semi-housed mode in the comparison group resulted in frequent activities of Tibetan pigs, damaging the plants and negatively affecting Bacteroidota abundance through faeces and other factors. There was a notable decline in aerobic, forms_biofilms, and gram_negative related phenotypes, while an increase in anaerobic, facultatively_anaerobic, and gram_positive phenotypes in microbial phenotyping. This change can be attributed to the entry of anaerobic and gram-positive bacteria into the soil environment via the faeces of Tibetan pigs and the decomposition of feed, leading to a dramatic change in the biological activity and composition of the environment. Microbial functions analysis identified significant increases in lipid metabolism, xenobiotics biodegradation and metabolism, and cell motility. These findings are related to the microorganisms present in Tibetan pig manure compared to the original soil. The metabolism of terpenoids and polyketides was primarily associated with fungi in the small ecosystem. However, adding faeces negatively affected the original ecosystem, causing a decline in the population of functional bacteria.

5. Conclusions

In conclusion, this study investigated the environmental soil stress of Tibetan pig grazing in the Tibetan Plateau region. For this purpose, the soil physicochemical properties and microbial composition at various depths in the Tibetan pig activity site under semi-housed feeding mode were compared with the control soil. The results demonstrated that the soil physicochemical properties and microbial diversity in the Tibetan pig activity area experienced substantial alterations, indicating that the shallower the soil depth, the higher the content of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and organic carbon, the higher the abundance of thick-walled phylum, anaerobic, and gram-positive bacteria, and the significantly lower abundance of aerobic and gram-negative bacteria, indicating that the Tibetan pig’s grazing activities, movement, foraging, and other behaviours resulted in a variety of elements of the shallow soil. This suggests that the movement and feeding behaviour of Tibetan pigs during grazing activities resulted in the accumulation of various elements in shallow soil and significant changes in soil microbial abundance, which negatively impact the soil ecosystem. This study provides essential data for restoring soil ecosystems in the Tibetan Plateau after grazing by Tibetan pigs, which is a significant scientific basis for protecting and restoring ecological environments in high-altitude areas.

Author Contributions

Conceptualization, Jian Zhang and Feifei Yan; Methodology, Jian Zhang; Validation, Feifei Yan and Jian Zhang; Formal Analysis, Feifei Yan; Resources, Jian Zhang and Mengqi Duan; Data Curation, Feifei Yan; Writing–Original Draft Preparation, Jian Zhang and Feifei Yan; Writing–Review & Editing, Hongliang Zhang and Mengjia Han; Supervision, Yangzom Chamba and Peng Shang; Project Administration, Yangzom Chamba and Peng Shang; Funding Acquisition, Peng Shang.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation project (32360843); National Key Research and Development Project (2022YFD1600900); China Agricultural University-Tibet College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Joint Fund for Scientific Research (2023TC055); Graduate Education Innovation Program Project of Xizang Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University (YJS2023-18).

Institutional Review Board Statement

Not applicable.

Informed Consent Statement

Not applicable.

Data Availability Statement

The datasets used and/or analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. All data generated or analysed during this study are included in this published article (and its Supplementary Information files).

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Appendix A

Appendix A.1

Table A1. Soil sample test results.
Table A1. Soil sample test results.
Sample Name Raw Reads Clean Reads Raw Tags Clean Tags Chimera Effective Tags Effective Ratio (%) OTUs
Normal 0 125108 124780 123531 122445 23515 98930 79.08 2736
Normal 0-1 132844 132770 132128 131700 12557 119143 89.69 3070
Normal 0-2 125415 125343 124653 124143 9659 114484 91.28 2338
Normal 10 122593 122336 121236 119692 22404 97288 79.36 2742
Normal 10-1 129734 129653 128969 128609 9329 119280 91.94 2417
Normal 10-2 136557 136463 135778 135288 9969 125319 91.77 1998
Normal 20 129944 129614 128440 126827 23568 103259 79.46 2757
Normal 20-1 133669 133587 132927 132553 11939 120614 90.23 2408
Normal 20-2 110594 110526 109882 109499 6674 102825 92.98 1970
Normal 40 117860 117599 116545 115909 20483 95426 80.97 2708
Normal 40-1 135529 135452 134770 134413 10371 124042 91.52 2841
Normal 40-2 134302 134220 133493 133094 7683 125411 93.38 2274
Normal 80 117333 117031 116015 115032 21778 93254 79.48 2151
Normal 80-1 130913 130839 130062 129662 12446 117216 89.54 2755
Normal 80-2 123067 122981 122192 121791 10053 111738 90.79 2638
Normal 150 121090 120814 119676 119092 21856 97236 80.3 2860
Normal 150-1 126962 126887 126224 125908 10819 115089 90.65 2813
Normal 150-2 118840 118763 118068 117735 5884 111851 94.12 1799
Normal 300 119870 119608 118613 117902 22802 95100 79.34 2793
Normal 300-1 130204 130127 129467 129158 12897 116261 89.29 2787
Normal 300-2 124511 124436 123651 123294 10029 113265 90.97 2330
Control 0 125995 125663 124336 123596 21459 102137 81.06 991
Control 0-1 128710 128622 127880 127592 12807 114785 89.18 1270
Control 0-2 130978 130894 130110 129791 12565 117226 89.5 1548
Control 10 134698 134276 132930 132048 17142 114906 85.31 1216
Control 10-1 121159 121087 120369 120072 10940 109132 90.07 1633
Control 10-2 125142 125049 124252 123814 11497 112317 89.75 2016
Control 20 123508 123157 121757 120882 20237 100645 81.49 923
Control 20-1 130562 130489 129746 129421 11666 117755 90.19 1325
Control 20-2 121527 121450 120656 120321 9600 110721 91.11 1495
Control 40 137067 136689 135194 134337 23816 110521 80.63 1310
Control 40-1 130754 130680 130011 129653 12910 116743 89.28 1979
Control 40-2 137990 137888 137090 136634 12078 124556 90.26 2118
Control 80 130777 130465 129350 128046 19958 108088 82.65 1094
Control 80-1 133769 133701 132970 132606 12301 120305 89.93 1804
Control 80-2 135601 135517 134804 134295 10328 123967 91.42 1791
Control 150 85325 85138 84318 83896 15608 68288 80.03 2093
Control 150-1 93418 93360 92896 92620 7769 84851 90.83 2375
Control 150-2 96913 96856 96273 95874 5652 90222 93.1 2027
Control 300 132493 132175 130910 129936 23805 106131 80.1 2534
Control 300-1 135658 135587 134867 134480 11279 123201 90.82 3442
Control 300-2 124172 124114 123383 123070 6928 116142 93.53 2463

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Figure 1. Results of soil physicochemical property measurements.
Figure 1. Results of soil physicochemical property measurements.
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Figure 2. (A) Dilution curves; (B) Species Rank curves; (C) Welch’s t-test.
Figure 2. (A) Dilution curves; (B) Species Rank curves; (C) Welch’s t-test.
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Figure 3. Species composition and richness in the samples.
Figure 3. Species composition and richness in the samples.
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Figure 4. Species difference test and functional distribution.
Figure 4. Species difference test and functional distribution.
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