The main objective of this study was the identification of microbial traits and key players involved in mobilization of phosphorus (P) in forest soils. In the mineral topsoil, the strongest genetic potential was proven for P transporters, the solubilization of inorganic-P and P starvation-inducible genes. The P cycle associated microbial community was highly complex, though dominated by few dominant taxa. While the impact of the soil P content on community composition was insignificant, an adaptation of the microbial P nutrition strategy to the soil specific P characteristics was proven.
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The main objective of this study was the identification of microbial traits and key players involved in mobilization of phosphorus (P) in forest soils. In the mineral topsoil, the strongest genetic potential was proven for P transporters, the solubilization of inorganic-P and P starvation-inducible genes. The P cycle associated microbial community was highly complex, though dominated by few dominant taxa. While the impact of the soil P content on community composition was insignificant, an adapt...
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