The composition and function succession of lignocellulose-degrading microbial consortia drives in situ decomposition of rice straw in paddy fields

Key Points

• The aim is to understand the role of microbial consortia in the decomposition of rice straw in paddy fields.
• Analysis of microbial community composition during rice straw decomposition
• Identification of key lignocellulose-degrading microorganisms
• Assessment of ecological succession phases in microbial populations
• Novel insights into the succession and functional roles of lignocellulose-degrading microorganisms
• Identification of specific microbes active at various decomposition phases
• Improved understanding of microbial contributions to rice straw return efficiency