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Soil pH enhancement and alterations in nutrient and Bacterial Community profiles following Pleioblastus amarus expansion in tea plantations
Fan Lili 1
Chen Shuanglin 1
Guo Ziwu 1
Hu Ruicai 3
Yao Liangjin lj890caf@163.com

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1 grid.216566.0 0000 0001 2104 9346 Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, 311400 China
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3 Longyou County Forestry Technology Extension Station, Quzhou, 324400 China
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Background

The expansion of bamboo forests increases environmental heterogeneity in tea plantation ecosystems, affecting soil properties and microbial communities. Understanding these impacts is essential for developing sustainable bamboo management and maintaining ecological balance in tea plantations.

Methods

We studied the effect of the continuous expansion of Pleioblastus amarus into tea plantations, by establishing five plot types: pure P. amarus forest area (BF), P. amarus forest interface area (BA), mixed forest interface area (MA), mixed forest center area (TB), and pure tea plantation area (TF). We conducted a comprehensive analysis of soil chemical properties and utilized Illumina sequencing to profile microbial community composition and diversity, emphasizing their responses to bamboo expansion.

Results

(1) Bamboo expansion significantly raised soil pH and enhanced levels of organic matter, nitrogen, and phosphorus, particularly noticeable in BA and MA sites. In the TB sites, improvements in soil nutrients were statistically indistinguishable from those in pure tea plantation areas. (2) Continuous bamboo expansion led to significant changes in soil bacterial diversity, especially noticeable between BA and TF sites, while fungal diversity was unaffected. (3) Bamboo expansion substantially altered the composition of less abundant bacterial and fungal communities, which proved more sensitive to changes in soil chemical properties.

Conclusion

The expansion of bamboo forests causes significant alterations in soil pH and nutrient characteristics, impacting the diversity and composition of soil bacteria in tea plantations. However, as expansion progresses, its long-term beneficial impact on soil quality in tea plantations appears limited.

Supplementary Information

The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12870-024-05374-0.

Keywords

Bamboo forests expansion
Tea plantations
Soil pH
Soil nutrients
Soil bacteria
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pmcIntroduction

Bamboo expansion is a globally widespread natural phenomenon, notably conspicuous in regions of Asia, the Americas, and Africa [1–4]. Owing to its rapid growth and reproductive capacity, bamboo can swiftly colonize large areas, exerting a significant influence on local ecological balance [3, 5–7]. In natural ecosystems, bamboo expansion can compress indigenous plant communities and facilitate extensive bamboo forests, thus modifying the structure and functionality of ecosystems [8]. The ecological risks linked to bamboo expansion encompass diminished species diversity and the deterioration of indigenous forest ecosystems, potentially leading to decreased biodiversity and the incidence of severe diseases or insect infestations [1, 9, 10]. Alterations in plant characteristics during bamboo expansion, encompassing plant morphology, stand density, net primary production, litter quality, and root exudates, are recognized as principal factors shaping soil ecosystems [2, 11, 12]. Substantial changes in factors such as light, nutrients, water, spatial structure, and competition at the interface of bamboo expansion, leading to heightened environmental heterogeneity and profound impacts on soil properties [13–15]. Consequently, a comprehensive comprehension of the ramifications of bamboo expansion on soil and its associated ecosystems, along with the subsequent development of effective management strategies, constitutes pivotal measures in safeguarding ecological equilibrium and fostering sustainable development.

Bamboo expansion has a wide-ranging impact on soil chemical properties, including pH, organic matter, and nutrient cycles [2, 16–19]. Typically, soil pH is higher in mixed forests than in pure bamboo forests [1], especially when expanding into acidic coniferous forests, which can elevate soil pH compared to broad-leaved forests [18]. Nevertheless, research findings on soil pH are contentious [20]. Alterations in soil pH can influence nutrient cycling, thereby modifying the structure and function of ecosystems [2, 21]. Bamboo expansion often results in increased soil organic matter content, particularly organic carbon [22, 23]. Studies indicate that bamboo expansion into broad-leaved forests significantly increases soil organic carbon content [24, 25], whereas expansion into coniferous forests places soil organic carbon levels between that of coniferous forests and bamboo forests [23]. Furthermore, bamboo expansion may impact the nitrogen and phosphorus cycles through mechanisms such as root exudates, litter decomposition, and plant residue decomposition [22, 23, 26–29]. For example, total nitrogen content in mixed forest soil decreases when bamboo expands into broad-leaved forests [19, 27], but shows no significant change when bamboo expands into pine-broadleaf mixed forests [29]. The rise in soil pH following bamboo expansion enhances phosphorus availability, resulting in significant differences between expanding coniferous and broad-leaved forests [1, 2, 29, 30]. These variations likely relate to the type of vegetation and the stage of bamboo expansion, but current research predominantly focuses on coniferous and broad-leaved forests, with limited documentation of bamboo expanding into other forest types.

Soil microorganisms are pivotal for nutrient cycling and soil fertility, exhibiting significant variability survival strategies and adaptation to environmental conditions [15]. Bamboo expansion modifies soil properties, which in turn influence microbial communities and potentially lead to changes in microbial abundance, composition, and diversity [31]. Among the various factors shaping microbial communities, soil pH emerges as a key determinant, influencing the abundance and structure of both fungi and bacteria [1, 31, 32]. Studies have demonstrated that soil pH profoundly impacts soil fungi, with their abundance declining as pH increases, whereas bacteria play a primary role in nitrogen mineralization in bamboo forest soil as pH rises [9]. Moreover, pH elevation facilitates changes in phosphorus-associated bacteria, enhancing phosphorus release [33, 34]. Various forest types exert distinct impacts on microbial communities. For instance, bamboo expansion into broad-leaved forests is associated with more pronounced fungal alterations [9, 15, 28], whereas expansion into coniferous forests leads to more prominent bacterial variations [22, 35, 36]. Thus, there is a need for further investigation to explore the impacts of bamboo expansion on fungal and bacterial populations, as well as their correlation with soil properties across diverse forest types.

In China, particularly in southern regions such as Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, tea is a critical economic crop, with the country leading the world in tea plantation area and production yield [37–39]. The spatial distribution and ecological environments of tea gardens and bamboo forests often overlap, facilitating the natural expansion of bamboo into tea plantations [37, 40]. In recent years, shifts in tea plantation management practices from intensive to extensive practices, driven by rising labor costs and insufficient management [37, 40], have fostered the expansion of bamboo into declining tea plantations. Prolonged monoculture of tea trees has led to numerous soil and environmental issues, including changes in soil structure and nutrients, environmental pollution, soil acidification, reduced microbial diversity, and severe soil erosion, which collectively threaten the economic viability and ecological stability of tea plantations [39, 41–43]. The expansion of bamboo introduces additional ecological factors, such as altered light conditions, soil properties, and spatial competition, further impacting the ecological balance of tea plantations. Despite existing research on bamboo coexistence primarily highlights the economic and ecological benefits of integrating tea trees under bamboo forests [43], the specific effects of bamboo expansion on tea plantation soil properties and microbial community characteristics require further clarification.

The expansion of Pleioblastus amarus (Keng) P. C. Keng in tea plantations poses significant challenges to soil health and microbial communities, necessitating thorough investigation. This study aims to elucidate the impact of P. amarus expansion on soil pH, nutrient levels, and the diversity and structure of microbial communities at the continuous expansion interface within tea plantations. By examining these factors, we seek to provide a scientific foundation for developing phased P. amarus control strategies and targeted measures to restore the ecological balance of tea plantations. Furthermore, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of bamboo expansion dynamics. We hypothesized that the expansion of P. amarus into tea plantations would lead to (1) significant changes in soil pH and nutrient levels, influenced by the stage of bamboo expansion; (2) notable alterations in soil microbial diversity and species composition, encompassing fungi and bacteria, also influenced by the stage of bamboo expansion; and (3) close associations between the composition and abundance of soil microbial communities and changes in soil nutrient patterns.

Materials and methods

Overview of the study site

The study site, located in Muchen Township, Longyou County, Zhejiang Province, China (119°13′25.88″E, 28°49′4.85″N), experiences a subtropical monsoon climate with distinct seasons. With an average annual rainfall of 1,620 mm and a mean temperature of 17.40 °C, the region boasts a frost-free period lasting 261 days on average. The relative humidity hovers around 79%, while the annual sunshine duration extend to 1,769 h. Characterized by red loam soil ranging from 70 to 100 cm in depth, the soil exhibits a pH of 4.56 and an organic matter content of 37.18 g·kg− 1. Notably, soil nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content measure 1.81 g·kg− 1, 0.51 g·kg− 1, and 22.52 g·kg− 1, respectively. Established in 1,972, the tea plantation initially focused on cultivating varieties such as Longjing green tea. However, since 2008, the plantation has undergone a gradual decline, shifting from intensive to extensive management practices. Consequently, naturally occurring Pleioblastus amarus (Keng) P. C. Keng forests (Clonal breeding), untouched by human intervention, have encroached upon the original tea plantation area. Currently, P. amarus forests spans approximately 1 hm2, while the tea plantation covers 0.53 hm2.

Experimental design

We established sampling sites along the boundary line between bamboo and tea trees, encompassing two types of forest stands: pure P. amarus forest and mixed forest, characterized by similar site conditions. Five types of sampling sites were designated: pure P. amarus forest area (BF), P. amarus forest interface area (BA), mixed forest interface area (MA), mixed forest center area (TB), and pure tea plantation area (TF) (Fig. 1). Each sample plot had a strip length of approximately 20 m within the 12 m width of the expanding P. amarus area. The spacing between each sample plot exceeded 3 m, except for the interface area, to ensure spatial independence. At each site, we established three sampling quadrats measuring 3 m × 3 m.

Fig. 1 Schematic illustration of sample sites depicting Pleioblastus amarus expansion into tea plantations

We conducted comprehensive field investigations, including measurements of the height and diameter at breast height of all standing P. amarus and the height and crown width of tea trees in each site. Additionally, we calculated P. amarus density and stand density and recorded topographic conditions such as slope, aspect, and altitude (Supplementary Table S1). Human intervention varied across sites, with BF, BA, MA, and TB sites left under conditions of no human intervention, while in TF site tea trees underwent minor pruning, reflecting common management practices in tea plantations.

Soil samples were collected from 0 to 30 cm depth using the diagonal method in each quadrat. Approximately 1 kg of soil sample was obtained using the quartering method, with part of the sample immediately stored at -80 °C in the laboratory after removing roots, rocks, weeds, and other debris, for subsequent high-throughput sequencing of soil fungi and bacteria. Another part of the soil sample was air-dried naturally, sieved through a 2 mm, and processed for pH and available nutrient determination, with additional sieving through a 0.15 mm for total nutrient determination.

Measurement indices and methods

Determination of soil chemical properties

The soil pH was measured using a pH meter (PHS-3E, Shanghai Yidian Scientific Instrument Co., Ltd., China) at a soil-to-water ratio of 1:2.5. Soil total nitrogen (TN) content was analyzed using an elemental analyzer (Elementar Vario, C/N analyzer, Germany) [44]. Soil total organic carbon was determined via the concentrated sulfuric acid-potassium dichromate heating method, and soil organic matter (OM) was calculated by multiplying the total soil carbon by a conversion factor of 1.72 [45]. Soil total phosphorus (TP) content was assessed using an alkali fusion method, and soil total potassium (TK) content was measured via an acid dissolution method. The soil hydrolyzable nitrogen (HN) content was evaluated using an alkali diffusion method. Available phosphorus (AP) content was determined using the NaHCO3 extraction method coupled with the molybdenum antimony anti-colorimetric method, and available potassium (AK) content was determined using flame photometry [46]. Each parameter was evaluated with triplicate biological replicates.

High-throughput sequencing of soil microbial communities

Soil genomic DNA extraction was conducted using the E.Z.N.A. Soil DNA Kit (Omega Bio-tek, Inc., USA) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The concentration and quality of the genomic DNA were assessed using a NanoDrop 2000 spectrophotometer (Thermo Scientific Inc., USA). Subsequently, DNA samples were stored at -20°C for further experimentation. The V3-4 hypervariable region of the bacterial 16S rRNA gene was amplified using the universal primers 338F (5’-ACTCCTACGGGAGGCAGCAG-3’) and 806R (5’-GGACTACNNGGGTATCTAAT-3’). Similarly, the internal transcribed spacer 1 (ITS1) region of the fungal ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene was targeted using the primers ITS1 (5’-CTTGGTCATTTAGAGGAAGTAA-3’) and ITS2 (5’-TGCGTTCTTCATCGATGC-3’). Deep sequencing was performed on the Illumina Miseq/Novaseq platform (Illumina, Inc., USA) at Beijing Allwegene Technology Co., Ltd. Following the sequencing run, image analysis, base calling, and error estimation were carried out using the Illumina Analysis Pipeline Version 2.6 (Illumina, Inc., USA). Sequence data associated with this project have been deposited in the NCBI Short Read Archive database (Accession Number: CRA016300).

Data processing

One-way ANOVA was utilized to assess differences in soil properties and α-diversity among various sites, with post-hoc multiple comparisons conducted using the Duncan method (p < 0.05). Statistical data were expressed as mean ± standard error (SE). All ANOVA analysis were performed using SPSS 22.0 software (IBM Corporation, Armonk, NY, USA). Alpha (α) diversity analysis was conducted using QIIME (v1.8.0) software, calculating the richness index (Chao1), the number of observed Operational Taxonomic Units (OTUs) (observed species), phylogenetic diversity (PD_whole_tree), and Shannon index [47]. Venn diagrams were generated using the “Vegan” package in R language (v4.2.1). Beta (β) diversity distance matrices were calculated using QIIME (v2.0.0), and principal component analysis (PCA), principal co-ordinates analysis (PCoA), and partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) were performed using R software based on Euclidean distance. LEfSe (LDA Effect Size) analysis was employed to examine differences in species abundance among treatments using Python (v2.7), with an LDA threshold set at 4.0 [48]. Dominant genera with a relative abundance greater than 0.1% were identified and compared between groups for significant differences. Redundancy analysis (RDA) and Pearson correlation analysis were conducted to explore the relationship between key microorganisms (OUTs) at the phylum level and soil chemical properties. RDA and chord diagrams were created using the “vegan” and “Circle” package in R, respectively [39].

Result

Changes in soil chemical properties across various sampling sites following the expansion of P. Amarus in tea plantations

After the expansion of P. amarus into tea plantations, distinct trends in soil chemical properties emerged (Table 1). Soil pH, OM, TN, TP, HN, AP, and AK displayed an upward trend, with the highest levels recorded in the MA site and the lowest in the TF site. Conversely, TK content notably declined along the expansion gradient from P. amarus to tea plantations (p < 0.05). In BA, MA, and TB sites, soil pH significantly exceeded that of BF and TF sites (p < 0.05). Additionally, OM contents significantly surpassed those of TF sites in BA and MA sites (p < 0.05), whereas soil TN and TP contents in BA and MA sites were notably higher than those in TB and TF sites (p < 0.05). No significant disparities in these four soil properties were observed between BA and MA sites and BF site. Furthermore, TK content markedly exceeded those of TB and TF sites in BF, BA, and MA sites (p < 0.05). AK content in the MA site significantly surpassed that of other sites (p < 0.05). Remarkably, the expansion of P. amarus had no significant impact on soil HN and AP content in the tea plantations.

Table 1 Soil chemical properties across various sampling sites after the expansion of Pleioblastus amarus within tea plantations

Sampling Sites	pH	OM
/(g·kg− 1)	TN
/(g·kg− 1)	TP
/(g·kg− 1)	TK
/(g·kg− 1)	HN
/(mg·kg− 1)	AP
/(mg·kg− 1)	AK
/(mg·kg− 1)	
BF	4.52 ± 0.01b	37.97 ± 0.81ab	1.85 ± 0.05ab	0.54 ± 0.02a	26.03 ± 0.87a	145.80 ± 6.11a	1.73 ± 0.21a	181.38 ± 2.18b	
BA	4.61 ± 0.01a	39.83 ± 1.02a	1.93 ± 0.05a	0.55 ± 0.01a	25.28 ± 0.74a	146.43 ± 10.75a	2.48 ± 0.32a	192.63 ± 0.13ab	
MA	4.66 ± 0.01a	40.30 ± 0.74a	2.01 ± 0.03a	0.55 ± 0.01a	23.95 ± 1.19a	154.46 ± 10.71a	3.20 ± 0.53a	201.72 ± 5.93a	
TB	4.61 ± 0.01a	35.60 ± 1.19ab	1.70 ± 0.07bc	0.47 ± 0.07b	18.33 ± 0.36b	157.95 ± 6.54a	2.67 ± 0.31a	185.94 ± 0.17b	
TF	4.37 ± 0.04c	32.17 ± 2.05b	1.57 ± 0.08c	0.46 ± 0.02b	18.97 ± 0.38b	123.38 ± 6.41a	1.88 ± 0.09a	161.00 ± 2.28c	
Note, Different lowercase letters in the same column indicate significant differences at the 0.05 level. The sampling sites are categorized as follows: BF (pure P. amarus forest center area) BA (P. amarus forest interface area) MA (mixed forest center area) TB (mixed forest interface area) and TF (pure tea plantation area)

Soil Microbial diversity and composition across various sampling sites following the expansion P. Amarus in tea plantations

Sequencing of ITS and 16 S rRNA genes produced 1,261,933 and 1,421,916 clean reads, respectively. The associated bacteria were classified into 2 kingdoms, 34 phyla, 83 classes, 190 orders, 286 families, 488 genera, and 406 species, whereas the associated fungi were categorized into 1 kingdom, 13 phyla, 45 classes, 119 orders, 233 families, 447 genera, and 679 species. The soil microbial communities across the five sampling sites exhibited 1,414 shared bacterial OTUs, with 119 (BA site), 99 (BF site), 160 (MA site), 73 (TB site), and 420 (TF site) specific bacterial OTUs (Fig. 2A), and 222 shared fungal OTUs, with 122 (BA site), 183 (BF site), 242 (MA site), 123 (TB site), and 355 (TF site) specific fungal OTUs (Fig. 2B).

Fig. 2 Venn diagram of soil OTUs across various sampling sites after the expansion of P. amarus within tea plantations. Note Panels A and B depict the unique and overlapping OTUs of bacterial and fungal communities, respectively, in soil samples from various sampling sites. The sampling sites are categorized as follows: BF (pure P. amarus forest center area), BA (P. amarus forest interface area), MA (mixed forest center area), TB (mixed forest interface area), and TF (pure tea plantation area)

Microbial community diversity is assessed by α-diversity (Fig. 3). Following P. amarus expansion, a significant increase in the Chao1 index of bacterial communities in tea plantation soils was observed (p < 0.05), whereas the observed_species and PD_whole_tree indices exhibited a pattern of increase followed by a decrease. The MA site had the highest Chao1 and PD_whole_tree indices among all sites, significantly differing from the BF site (p < 0.05). Similarly, the observed_species index peaked at BA and MA sites, significantly differing from the BF site (p < 0.05). Nonetheless, there were no significant differences in the Shannon diversity index of bacterial and fungal communities after the expansion of P. amarus (Supplementary Figure S1). To further analyze the differences between groups, β diversity was examined (Fig. 4 and Supplementary Figure S2). PCA and PCoA analyses of both bacterial and fungal communities showed distinct separation among the BF, BA, MA, TB, and TF groups, indicating significant differences in soil microbial communities following the expansion of P. amarus into tea plantations. Additionally, the PLS-DA model confirmed significant differences among the five groups.

Fig. 3 Soil bacterial α-diversity across various sampling sites after the expansion of P. amarus within tea plantations. Note Panels A, B, C, and D represent bacterial Chao1 index, observed_species, PD_whole_tree, and Shannon index, respectively. Different lowercase letters indicate significant differences in various sampling sites at the 0.05 level. The sampling sites are categorized as follows: BF (pure P. amarus forest center area), BA (P. amarus forest interface area), MA (mixed forest center area), TB (mixed forest interface area), and TF (pure tea plantation area)

Fig. 4 Soil bacterial β-diversity across various sampling sites after the expansion of P. amarus within tea plantations. Note Panels A, B, and C depict the results of PCA, PCoA, and PLS-DA analyses of bacterial OTUs across various sampling sites, respectively. Different colored or shaped dots indicate different sample groups: BF (pure P. amarus forest center area), BA (P. amarus forest interface area), MA (mixed forest center area), TB (mixed forest interface area), and TF (pure tea plantation area)

Bacterial communities in BF, BA, MA, and TB sites were predominantly classified under the phylum Acidobacteriota (Fig. 5A). In contrast, Chloroflexi was the dominant phylum in the TF site, followed by Acidobacteriota. The expansion of P. amarus into tea plantations resulted in a notable decrease in the relative abundance of Acidobacteriota (p < 0.05) and a concurrent significant increase in the relative abundance of Chloroflexi (p < 0.05). Ascomycota (65.09%) and Basidiomycota (28.18%) constituted the predominant fungal phyla across the five sampling sites (Fig. 5B), collectively representing over 90% of the total fungal abundance. Although the composition of soil fungal communities remains consistent across all sites, significant differences were observed in the relative abundances of Mortierellomycota, Mucoromycota, and Neocallimastigomycota (p<0.05).

Fig. 5 Composition of soil bacterial and fungal communities at the phylum level across various sampling sites after the expansion of P. amarus within tea plantations. Note Panel A illustrates the composition of bacterial communities at the phylum level, while Panel B depicts the composition of fungal communities at the phylum level. Asterisks (*) indicates significant differences determined by Duncan’s test (p < 0.05). The sampling sites are categorized as follows: BF (pure P. amarus forest center area), BA (P. amarus forest interface area), MA (mixed forest center area), TB (mixed forest interface area), and TF (pure tea plantation area)

The RDA and correlation analysis of key microorganisms and soil chemical properties across various sampling sites following the expansion of P. Amarus in tea plantations

We conducted RDA and correlation analysis to examine the relationship between soil chemical properties and the distribution of OTUs at the phylum level. The findings revealed significant associations between soil chemical properties and microbial community at this taxonomic level. Specifically, statistically significant correlations were identified for one fungal phylum and seven bacterial phyla in relation to soil chemical properties (Fig. 6, Supplementary Table S2). The RDA results (Fig. 6A) demonstrated that the OTUs distribution in the BF, BA and MA sites was strongly influenced by soil chemical properties. Notably, Verrucomicrobiota has exhibited the strongest positive correlation with these properties. Conversely, the OTUs distribution in the TF sites showed a negative correlation with soil chemical properties. In the TB sites, there was no significant correlation observed between the microbial community and soil chemical properties. Detailed analysis using a correlation string graph revealed specific relationships at the phylum level (Fig. 6B). The fungus Mucoromycota exhibited a negative correlation with OM (p < 0.05). Among bacteria, Patescibacteria showed a negative correlation with HN (p < 0.05), while Chloroflexi displayed negative correlations with OM (p < 0.05). Additionally, WPS-2 exhibited negative correlations with pH, AK, and OM (p < 0.05). Bdellovibrionota was negatively correlated with HN (p < 0.05). Firmicutes showed negative correlations with pH and HN (p < 0.05), whereas Verrucomicrobiota demonstrated positive correlations with pH and AP (p < 0.05). Lastly, Methylomirabilota displayed negative correlations with TP and TK (p < 0.05). No significant correlation was observed between TN and fungi and bacteria at the phylum level.

Fig. 6 The relationship of soil chemical properties and key microorganisms (OUTs) across various sampling sites after the expansion of P. amarus within tea plantations. Note A and B represent PCA and chord diagram between soil chemical properties and the distribution of key microorganisms (OUTs) at the phylum level respectively. F1: Mucoromycota, B1: Patescibacteria, B2: Chloroflexi, B3: WPS-2, B4: Bdellovibrionota, B5: Firmicutes, B6, Verrucomicrobiota, B7: Methylomirabilota, OM: organic matter, HN: hydrolytic nitrogen, AP: available P, AK: available K, TK: total K, TP: total P. Red and green denote positive and negative differences between the sampling sites, respectively. Different colored dots indicate different sample groups: BF (pure P. amarus forest center area), BA (P. amarus forest interface area), MA (mixed forest center area), TB (mixed forest interface area), and TF (pure tea plantation area)

Discussion

The impact of P. amarus expansion on tea plantation soil chemical properties

The expansion of P. amarus has induced alterations in the soil chemical properties of tea plantations, signifying its impacts on the ecological environment. Soil pH in the BA, MA, and TB sites significantly exceeded that of BF and TF sites, implying a reduction in soil acidity following P. amarus expansion. The rise in soil pH could be linked to the potential stimulation of silicate mineral weathering rates within the bamboo forest triggered by its expansion [1, 49, 50], which consumes carbon dioxide and hydrogen ions, releases soluble silicon and alkaline ions, thus diminishing proton concentration, and thus elevating soil pH [51, 52]. This finding aligns with previous research on bamboo forests encroach into coniferous forests [16–19]. Nonetheless, in comparison to the expansion of Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis (Carrière) J. Houz) forests [21, 24, 53], the impact of P. amarus expansion on soil pH in tea plantations appears relatively minor. This discrepancy warrants further investigation to understand species-specific effects on soil chemistry [1]. In addition to changes in pH, soil OM contents in BA and MA sites surpass those in BF and TF sites, indicating that P. amarus expansion has bolstered the humification process of organic matter, likely attributed to accelerated litter decomposition facilitated by highly active charcoal in bamboo forests [27, 54]. These results are consistent with the findings of Wang et al. [23] and Qin et al. [25], who reported increased soil organic carbon storage due to bamboo expansion.

The expansion of P. amarus into tea plantations has led to significant fluctuations in the soil TN and TP dynamics. At the interface zone (BA and MA sites), TN and TP levels were markedly higher compared to BF and TF sites. This disparity may arise from the heightened density of P. amarus in the interface zone, which results in more litter accumulation and rapid decomposition, consequently expediting the biological decomposition and release of soil N and P [55, 56]. In contrast, Song et al. [27] reported that the expansion of Moso bamboo into broad-leaved forests decelerates the soil N cycle. Similarly, Wu et al. [29] observed that found a significant decline in soil TP content following bamboo forest expansion. These discrepancies may be attributed to differences the vegetation types involved in the studies, indicating the need for further research. Moreover, this investigation revealed a decline in OM, OC, TN, and TP levels in the TB site relative to BA and MA sites. This reduction could be attributed to the decreased bamboo density at the forefront of expansion, despite increases in bamboo diameter at breast height and height (Supplementary Figure Table S1), which led to robust bamboo growth and enhanced soil nutrient absorption [28, 57]. Moreover, intensified competition between bamboo forests and tea trees likely contributed to a reduction in soil nutrient content. This observation underscores the disparities in the dynamic changes in soil chemical properties during the expansion of bamboo forests into tea plantations.

The impact of P. Amarus expansion on tea plantation on soil microbial diversity and structure

Following the expansion of P. amarus, Acidobacteria emerged as the predominant bacterial phylum across the BF, BA, MA, and TB sites, aligning with findings from previous findings that Acidobacteria adapt well to acidic soils and low pH levels [1, 35, 36, 58–60]. In contrast, Chloroflexi were more prevalent in TF sites, likely attributed to their compatibility with the rhizosphere microenvironment of tea trees [61, 62], including resilience to low pH and efficient organic matter utilization [63]. Despite their adaptability to acidic conditions, the relative abundance of Acidobacteria significantly declined, indicating that other environmental or competitive factors significantly impact their distribution and growth. Research indicates that bamboo forest expansion increases soil pH, which supports the proliferation of specific fungi [1, 28, 63, 64]. As soil pH increases, the relative abundance of Ascomycota and Basidiomycota also increases [28, 63, 64] became the dominant fungal phyla in tea plantations after P. amarus expansion [15, 19]. However, P. amarus expansion didn’t markedly affect these fungi. Instead, notable shifts in the presence of low-abundance Mortierellomycota, Mucoromycota, and Neocallimastigomycota were observed, which are crucial for organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, and plant nutrient uptake [65–67]. Thus, bamboo forest growth may modify soil ecosystem functions and the ecological roles of these fungi, with lower-abundance fungi facing increased competition and undergoing significant shifts during P. amarus’s expansion.

The Interrelationship Between Soil Microbial Community Composition and Soil Chemical Properties in Tea Plantations During the Expansion of P. Amarus

The RDA and correlation analysis graphs illustrate the relationships between soil chemical properties and microbial communities across different sampling sites during various stages of P. amarus expansion in tea plantations. Changes in soil chemical properties significantly impacted the microbial community structure in the BF, BA, and MA sites. These findings corroborate prior research indicating that pH acts as the primary determinant in the alterations of microbial community configurations during bamboo forest expansion [1, 18, 28, 35]. Soil pH exhibited a negative correlation with lower-abundance bacterial groups such as WPS-2, Firmicutes, and Methylomirabilota, while showing positive correlations with Verrucomicrobiota. This suggests that bamboo expansion may reduce the habitat suitability for acidophilic bacteria, especially adversity-resistant Firmicutes [68]. Although certain bacterial groups, including Patescibacteria, Bdellovibrionota, and Firmicutes, may have competitive advantages or reduced nitrogen requirements in low-nitrogen settings, the impact of bamboo expansion on soil nitrogen cycling appears minimal due to the negligible variation in soil HN content.

Moreover, the increase in soil pH could boost phosphate-solubilizing bacteria activity, facilitating available phosphorus mobilization [30, 33, 34]. The study indicates that Verrucomicrobiota positively influences pH and AP during bamboo expansion, though its role in the broader phosphorus cycle remains marginal. In fungal communities, the response to soil pH was less pronounced. However, their dynamics were closely tied to the quantity and quality of available soil carbon and organic matter [15, 69, 70]. Lower-abundance Mucoromycota fungi and bacterial groups such as Patescibacteria, Chloroflexi, and WPS-2 exhibited negative correlations with elevated soil OM levels, suggesting these microorganisms might play a more significant role in organic matter decomposition under conditions of low organic matter (e.g. BF and TF sites), highlighting their competitive disadvantage. Conversely, dominant soil microorganisms thrive in OM-rich environments after the expansion of P. amarus within tea plantations, intensifying the competitive strain on less abundant counterparts.

Conclusions

The expansion of P. amarus within tea plantations markedly elevates soil pH, organic matter, organic carbon, and the contents of nitrogen and phosphorus. These changes lead to notable shifts in soil bacterial diversity and alterations in the composition of bacterial and fungal communities, with less abundant microbial taxa showing heightened sensitivity to the changing soil chemical properties. Given these impacts, strategies such as controlled planting and nutrient management are recommended to prevent further expansion of P. amarus. Alternatively, the enhanced soil nutrients can be utilized to improve tea tree growth. After a long expansion, efforts should focus on ecological restoration practices, including reforestation with native species and soil amendment techniques, to ensure the long-term sustainability of tea plantations. Future research should explore the long-term ecological consequences of bamboo expansion and develop precise management practices to mitigate adverse effects while leveraging potential benefits. Integrating these findings with broader literature will provide a comprehensive understanding of bamboo-ecosystem interactions and inform sustainable agricultural practices.

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Acknowledgements

We extend our gratitude to Dr. Anjie Liang at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University for her invaluable assistance with data processing for this manuscript.

Author contributions

L.F. wrote the first draft of the manuscript and performed the data analysis. L.Y. and S.C. designed this study and improved the English language and grammatical editing. Z.G. and R.H. did the field works. All the coauthors contributed to the discussion, revision, and improvement of the manuscript. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

Funding

This research received financial support from the Cooperation of Zhejiang Province and the Chinese Academy of Forestry (No. 2024SY10), the Zhejiang Province Commonwealth Projects (No. LQ23C030001), “Pioneer” and “Leading Goose” R&D Program of Zhejiang (2022C02053), and the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grants No. 2023YFD2201201 and 2021YFD2200501).

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The datasets generated and/or analyzed during the current study are available in the NGDC repository, accessible via CRA016300 (https://ngdc.cncb.ac.cn/gsa/s/EvvsLNHb).

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