Water-level drives DOM-microbe interactions and carbon–nitrogen cycling in a large reservoir ecosystem

Key Points

• Carbon and nitrogen cycling is significantly influenced by variations in water levels, impacting ecosystem health.
• Key findings indicate that dissolved organic matter (DOM) plays a crucial role in microbial interactions within the reservoir.
• The study utilized ecological assessments to investigate microbial dynamics in relation to water level changes across the ecosystem.
• Understanding these interactions may facilitate better ecosystem management in freshwater reservoirs.