The current status and potential research directions of soil microbial carbon in bamboo forest

Microorganisms are a crucial component of forest soil ecosystems that are involved in the formation and transformation of soil organic matter. The soil microorganisms in bamboo forests have attracted significant attention, but the contribution of microbial residual carbon (MRC) to carbon sinks in bamboo forests is currently poorly understood. This review provides a holistic overview and perspective of the role of MRC in carbon sequestration processes of bamboo forests, reviewing and summarizing current progress in the understanding of forest soil microbial residues and C sequestration and sinks in bamboo forests. We elucidate the feasibility and prospects for future studies on MRC in bamboo forest soil and evaluate the importance of soil microorganisms to the bamboo forest soil ecosystem. Finally, we provide recommendations for the application of forest soil MRC to the study of bamboo forest soil carbon sinks.