16S rRNA-based characterization of post-fire soil bacterial communities in a pine-oak forest of northeastern Mexico
Mayra A. Gomez-Govea
IntroductionWildfires can alter soil structure and reduce microbial diversity, potentially affecting ecosystem resilience. Understanding the effects of wildfire on native soil microbiomes may help identify bacterial taxa relevant for ecosystem recovery. In this study, we investigated wildfire-associated patterns in soil bacterial communities across a pine–oak forest in Mexico. MethodsSixteen soil samples were categorized into three time-since-fire classes: (i) early post-fire (<3 years; EPF), (i