Niche-based filtering governs arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal community variation in temperate grasslands of Northern China

Key Points

• Community variation among arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi is significantly influenced by niche-based filtering in temperate grasslands.
• Key evidence indicates that specific environmental conditions can shape these fungal communities, as observed in various grassland samples.
• Analysis across temperate grasslands in Northern China explored ecological interactions affecting fungal community structure.
• The findings highlight the importance of niche dynamics, emphasizing the need for broader ecological studies to validate these interactions.