Effect of tidal salinity and nutrient levels on SR in estuarine wetlands was studied.
Tidal water affects microbial property and SR of low and high tidal flat differently.
TN input was the main factor affecting microbial properties and SR in low tidal flat.
Salinity was the main factor affecting microbial properties and SR in high tidal flat.
High soil autotrophic activity contributed to relatively low SR in high tidal flat.