Ecological network analysis to assess the restoration success of disturbed mine soil in Zoucheng, China

Understanding the interactions among soil microbial species and how they respond to land reclamation is essential evaluate success of ecological restoration actions in disturbed mine soil. In this study, we strived reveal bacterial communities along timeline a coal Zoucheng, China. To do so, investigated changes composition over time constructed molecular networks (i.e., network) following mining into agricultural land. The relationships between selected attributes pH, electric conductivity, organic matter, nutrients enzymatic activities) were also analyzed. results showed that bacteria changed significantly timeline. network profile revealed Acidobacteria, Planctomycetes Proteobacteria key populations. Soil matter content, dehydrogenase urease activities correlated (0.001 ≤ p < 0.05) with structure, suggesting found influenced provision relevant functions after reclamation. variation complexity development was promoted by shift use from agriculture. Overall, our findings shed light on change presented herein will undoubtedly aid establishment indicators