Bacterial communities play an important role in maintaining stable functioning of soil
ecosystems, participating in decomposition of plant residues, accumulation of organic …

The arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are significant fertility-promoting microbes in soils.
They enable soil fertility, soil-health and boost crop productivity. There are generalist and …

Agriculture has a strong effect on soil microbial communities, but it is still unclear how
different management practices drive their diversity and composition. To disentangle the …

The use of biological inputs is an interesting approach to optimize crop production and
reduce the use of chemical inputs. Understanding the chemical communication between …

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is commonly cultivated in the greenhouse and open fields.
Organic and conventional nutrients are two common inputs for crops. Since there are …

Intensified arable farming results in fewer functional groups of soil biota with decreased
biodiversity. Organic farming with slurry fertilization and long crop rotation cycles favors soil …

Achieving agricultural sustainability requires a comprehensive assessment of economic,
social, and environmental dynamics. This assessment must be supported by scientifically …

Introduction Rhizosphere bacterial communities play a crucial role in promoting plant and
soil ecosystem health and productivity. They also have great potential as key indicators of …

One of the key factors affecting seed quality is microbial communities residing on and in the
seeds. In this study, microbial populations of seeds of conventionally and organically …

Compound microbial fertilizer is a new type of environmentally friendly slow-release fertilizer
that can effectively improve the physical and chemical properties of the soil, significantly …