Significant carbon isotopic fractionation during early formation of biological soil crusts with indications for dryland carbon cycling
Zhang, Li-Xuan ， Zhou, Bin ， Song, Bin ， Zhao, Cheng ， Adams, Jonathan M. ， Xu, Zhiwei
2024-03-15 ISCIENCE 2024 27(卷), 3(期), (null页)
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Clarifying the accumulation and decomposition of soil organic carbon (SOC) is crucial for comprehending carbon cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. SOC enrichment and decomposition lead to the fractionation of stable carbon isotopes, a complex process influenced by various factors, including microbes. However, this fractionation process during early soil formation and the role of microorganisms remain poorly explored. This study investigated the relative composition of stable carbon isotopes (d13C) of recently formed biological soil crusts (BSCs) on stabilized sand dunes in the Tengger Desert, Northern China. A notable increase in d13C was observed during early BSC development, likely driven by cyanobacteria's direct fixation of CO2. Yet, d13C values of BSCs gradually declined, approaching those of soils under native vegetation, probably linked to microbial succession within the BSCs. This finding highlights the potential microbial influence on early soil carbon turnover and underscores the effectiveness of isotope tracers for studying this process.
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