Root-Associated Fungal Communities in the Critically Small Cypripedium Subtropicum Orchid

34,564 amplicon sequence variants were detected in root-associated samples from the critically small population orchid Cypripedium subtropicum. The dataset, created by Mei Hua and last updated in June 2026, compares fungal diversity between root-endosphere and rhizosphere soil across 120 samples from 12 habitats in Yunnan Province. It reveals clear regional patterns, with Wenshan showing the highest species richness and distinct dominant fungi like Mortierella.

Use Cases

• Compare fungal community composition and diversity between root-endosphere and rhizosphere soil samples.
• Analyze regional variation in dominant fungi across different sampling locations in Yunnan Province.
• Investigate differences in fungal abundance and diversity between wild, introduced, and seed-propagated orchid populations.
• Identify core fungal species distributed across all sampled regions for conservation applications.

Strengths

• Based on 120 samples from 12 distinct habitats, providing a multi-habitat comparison.
• Uses Illumina Novaseq high-throughput sequencing, a standard method for community analysis.
• Identifies 34,564 amplicon sequence variants (ASVs) from Wenshan Prefecture alone, indicating detailed taxonomic resolution.
• Explicitly compares results across regions (Wenshan, Baoshan, Nujiang, Kunming) and population types (wild, introduced, cultivated).

Limitations

• Row count and specific column definitions are unknown, requiring inspection after download.
• The dataset is very small at 16.3 KB, indicating limited scope or highly summarized data.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality and granularity require manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

figshare, author Mei Hua.

Collection Method

Illumina Novaseq high-throughput sequencing of fungal communities from root and soil samples.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-03 06:15:46; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Samples collected from different regions, habitats, and population types in Yunnan Province, China (Wenshan, Baoshan, Nujiang, Kunming).