Exploring Bacterial Interactions Under the Stress Gradient Hypothesis in Response to Selenium Stress.

The Stress Gradient Hypothesis (SGH) predicts that interspecific interactions shift from competition under low stress to facilitation under high stress. Historically, this framework has been extensively studied in plants, but its application to microbial communities remains underexplored. Here, we review literature to examine bacterial interactions under heavy metal stress, using selenium (Se) stress as a model for heavy metal-induced environmental pressures.

Biological invasions alter environmental microbiomes: A meta-analysis.

Biological invasions impact both agricultural and natural systems. The damage can be quantified in terms of both economic loss and reduction of biodiversity. Although the literature is quite rich about the impact of invasive species on plant and animal communities, their impact on environmental microbiomes is underexplored.