Early microbial reassembly during saltmarsh restoration: 16S rRNA and ITS amplicon sequencing across soil compartments and restoration treatments
This project investigates belowground microbial community reassembly during early saltmarsh restoration in Victoria, Australia. We analyzed bacterial 16S rRNA gene V3-V4 amplicon data and fungal ITS amplicon data from bulk soil and rhizosphere samples collected across natural reference marshes and managed restoration plots, including BESE-supported, bare transplant, and degraded conditions, across multiple field sites. The dataset is intended to characterize microbial diversity, community composition, and restoration-associated shifts across soil compartments and treatments.