Exotic mangrove Laguncularia racemosa litter input accelerates nutrient cycling in mangrove ecosystems DOI Creative Commons

Hongke Li,

Chunlian Chen,

Jiayi Zhou

et al.

Frontiers in Plant Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Oct. 8, 2024

Exotic plant litter presents different chemical and physical properties relative to native alters ecosystem processes functions that may facilitate exotic dispersal. However, these effects are largely unknown, especially within wetland ecosystems. This study examines whether introducing from the mangrove Laguncularia racemosa could result in (1) accelerated community decomposition rates increased nutrient cycling (2) microbial structure changes invaded areas. A single experiment using litterbags was conducted examine short-term of L. forest ecosystem. The soil nutrients communities Rhizophora stylosa , mixed forests were also compared explore long-term cumulative results indicated has lower-quality leaf than R. a significantly faster rate. caused by input, which favors its own litter. Both effect experiments demonstrated abundance microbes related decomposition, such as Proteobacteria Bdellovibrionota, enhanced alpha diversity fungi, thus creating environment conducive decomposition. Moreover, accumulation lower under over several years. be more rapid growth causes absorption storage tissues, thereby reducing content. Inputting reduced blue carbon content, potentially adversely affecting global climate change. employ unique strategy levels mangroves based on low-quality litter, weakening competitive ability plants intolerant low-nutrient conditions enhancing advantage further spread into In summary, input accelerates local mangroves.

Language: Английский

Genomic analysis of Nypa fruticans elucidates its intertidal adaptations and early palm evolution DOI Creative Commons
Weihong Wu, Xiao Feng, Nan Wang

et al.

Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 66(4), P. 824 - 843

Published: Feb. 19, 2024

ABSTRACT Nypa fruticans (Wurmb), a mangrove palm species with origins dating back to the Late Cretaceous period, is unique for investigating long‐term adaptation strategies intertidal environments and early evolution of palms. Here, we present chromosome‐level genome sequence assembly N. . We integrated genomes other family members comparative genomic analysis, which confirmed that common ancestor all palms experienced whole‐genome duplication event around 89 million years ago, shaping distinctive characteristics observed in this clade. also inferred low mutation rate genome, underwent strong purifying selection evolved slowly, thus contributing its stability over long evolutionary period. Moreover, ancient duplicates were preferentially retained, critical genes having positive selection, enhancing waterlogging tolerance Furthermore, discovered pseudogenization Early Methionine‐labelled 1 ( EM1 ) EM6 underly crypto‐vivipary characteristics, reflecting adaptation. Our study provides valuable insights into history, stability, adaptive palm. results shed light on contribute our understanding dynamics family.

Language: Английский

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Adaptation in Unstable Environments and Global Gene Losses: Small but Stable Gene Networks by the May–Wigner Theory DOI Creative Commons
Shaohua Xu, Shao Shao, Xiao Feng

et al.

Molecular Biology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 41(4)

Published: March 19, 2024

Abstract Although gene loss is common in evolution, it remains unclear whether an adaptive process. In a survey of seven major mangrove clades that are woody plants the intertidal zones daily environmental perturbations, we noticed they generally evolved reduced numbers. We then focused on largest clade Rhizophoreae and observed continual set reduction each eight species. A great majority losses concentrated interaction processes, presumably to cope with constant fluctuations tidal environments. Genes general processes for largely retained. particular, fewer found physiological traits such as viviparous seeds, high salinity, tannin content. Given broad genome reductions, propose May–Wigner theory (MWT) system stability possible mechanism. MWT, most effective solution buffering perturbations reduce size (or weaken total genic interactions). Mangroves unique immovable inhabitants compound environments land–sea interface, where gradients (such salinity) fluctuate constantly, often drastically. Extending MWT regulatory network (GRN), computer simulations transcriptome analyses support stabilizing effects smaller sets mangroves vis-à-vis inland plants. summary, show significance plants, including specific role promoting phenotype innovation GRN unstable predicted by MWT.

Language: Английский

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Convergent Isobilateral Leaves Increase the Risk for Mangroves Facing Human‐Induced Rapid Environmental Changes DOI Open Access

Yulin Weng,

Dandan Qin,

Li Xiao

et al.

Plant Cell & Environment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 8, 2025

ABSTRACT Understanding plant adaptations in extreme environments is crucial, as these often confer advantages for survival. However, a significant gap exists regarding the genetic mechanisms underlying and their responses to human‐induced rapid environmental change (HIREC). This study addresses question of whether convergence occurs among plants with similar adaptive features, specifically focusing on isobilateral leaves mangrove species. Here, we analyse mangroves that have independently adapted coastal intertidal zones. Our findings reveal evident gene families involved leaf abaxial adaxial development, strong selection pressures identified photosynthesis polarity pathways. Despite adaptations, species occupy narrower ecological niches face diminishing suitable habitat areas projected under various HIREC scenarios. These results indicate while convergent traits enhance local adaptation, they may also increase vulnerability ongoing changes. research provides valuable insight into interplay between adaptation resilience, underscoring necessity targeted biodiversity conservation strategies safeguard specific amid shifts.

Language: Английский

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Exotic Laguncularia racemosa drives rapid shifts in pond-to-mangrove restoration communities DOI Creative Commons
Zhang Lin, Yamian Zhang,

Yijuan Deng

et al.

Global Ecology and Conservation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 58, P. e03481 - e03481

Published: Feb. 5, 2025

Language: Английский

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红树植物的系统起源、群体演化与生态适应性 DOI
Zixiao Guo,

YingXin HUANG,

Fa SI

et al.

Scientia Sinica Vitae, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 7, 2024

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Exotic mangrove Laguncularia racemosa litter input accelerates nutrient cycling in mangrove ecosystems DOI Creative Commons

Hongke Li,

Chunlian Chen,

Jiayi Zhou

et al.

Frontiers in Plant Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Oct. 8, 2024

Exotic plant litter presents different chemical and physical properties relative to native alters ecosystem processes functions that may facilitate exotic dispersal. However, these effects are largely unknown, especially within wetland ecosystems. This study examines whether introducing from the mangrove Laguncularia racemosa could result in (1) accelerated community decomposition rates increased nutrient cycling (2) microbial structure changes invaded areas. A single experiment using litterbags was conducted examine short-term of L. forest ecosystem. The soil nutrients communities Rhizophora stylosa , mixed forests were also compared explore long-term cumulative results indicated has lower-quality leaf than R. a significantly faster rate. caused by input, which favors its own litter. Both effect experiments demonstrated abundance microbes related decomposition, such as Proteobacteria Bdellovibrionota, enhanced alpha diversity fungi, thus creating environment conducive decomposition. Moreover, accumulation lower under over several years. be more rapid growth causes absorption storage tissues, thereby reducing content. Inputting reduced blue carbon content, potentially adversely affecting global climate change. employ unique strategy levels mangroves based on low-quality litter, weakening competitive ability plants intolerant low-nutrient conditions enhancing advantage further spread into In summary, input accelerates local mangroves.

Language: Английский

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0