Intercropping has been shown to increase the productivity of agroecosystems, but the
belowground mechanisms for this have not been well elucidated. The soil microbial …

Soil microorganisms are key to biological diversity and many ecosystem processes in
terrestrial ecosystems. Despite the current alarming loss of plant diversity, it is unclear how …

To achieve sustainable development with a growing population while sustaining natural
resources, a sustainable intensification of agriculture is necessary. Intercropping is useful for …

Cereal-legume intercropping has been widely used to increase productivity and achieve
sustainable development in modern agricultural systems. However, there has been few …

Intercropping of cereals and legumes has been used in modern agricultural systems, and
the soil microorganisms associated with legumes play a vital role in organic matter …

Intercropping is one of the most widely used agroforestry techniques, reducing the harmful
impacts of external inputs such as fertilizers. It also controls soil erosion, increases soil …

Belowground interactions mediated by root exudates are critical for the productivity and
efficiency of intercropping systems. Herein, we investigated the process of microbial …

Soil microorganisms play important roles in crop production and sustainable agricultural
management. However, soil conditions and crop selection are key determining factors for …

Many bacteria and fungi in the plant rhizosphere and endosphere are beneficial to plant
nutrient acquisition, health, and growth. Although playing essential roles in ecosystem …

Intercropping has been widely used to control disease and improve yield in agriculture. In
this study, maize and peanut were used for non-separation intercropping (NS), semi …