title: Structural changes in soil communities after triclopyr application in soils invaded by Acacia dealbata Link.
abstract: Triclopyr is a commonly used herbicide in the control of woody plants and can exhibit toxic effects to soil microorganisms. However, the impact on soils invaded by plant exotics has not yet been addressed. Here, we present the results of an 18-month field study conducted to evaluate the impact of triclopyr on the structure of fungal and bacterial communities in soils invaded by Acacia dealbata Link, through the use of denature gradient gel electrophoresis. After triclopyr application, analyses of bacterial fingerprints suggested a change in the structure of the soil bacterial community, whereas the structure of the soil fungal community remained unaltered. Bacterial density and F:B ratio values changed across the year but were not altered due to herbicide spraying. On the contrary, fungal diversity was increased in plots sprayed with triclopyr 5 months after the first application. Richness and diversity (H') of both bacteria and fungi were not modified after triclopyr application.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Plant Biology and Soil Science , University of Vigo , Vigo , Spain.
authors.forename: Pablo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Souza-Alonso
authors.forename: Alejandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Guisande
authors.forename: Luís
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: González
mesh_terms: D000045:Acacia / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development*; D001419:Bacteria / Q000145:classification / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000235:genetics / Q000302:isolation & purification; D044822:Biodiversity; D005658:Fungi / Q000145:classification / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000235:genetics / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006016:Glycolates / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006540:Herbicides / Q000494:pharmacology*; D012987:Soil / Q000737:chemistry; D012988:Soil Microbiology
chemical_list: D006016:Glycolates; D006540:Herbicides; D012987:Soil; C032742:triclopyr
keywords: DGGE; Soil microbes; community structure; herbicide; plant invasion