Soil structure and microbiome functions in agroecosystems
Soil microbiomes drive key functions in agroecosystems, determining soil fertility, crop
productivity and stress tolerance. The microbiome is intricately linked with soil structure …
productivity and stress tolerance. The microbiome is intricately linked with soil structure …
[HTML][HTML] Manure management and soil biodiversity: Towards more sustainable food systems in the EU
Abstract CONTEXT In the European Union (EU-27) and UK, animal farming generated
annually more than 1.4 billion tonnes of manure during the period 2016–2019. Of this, more …
annually more than 1.4 billion tonnes of manure during the period 2016–2019. Of this, more …
The role of cover crops in improving soil fertility and plant nutritional status in temperate climates. A review
A Scavo, S Fontanazza, A Restuccia, GR Pesce… - Agronomy for …, 2022 - Springer
Cover crops (CCs) are a promising and sustainable agronomic practice to ameliorate soil
health and crop performances. However, the complex of relationships between CCs, the …
health and crop performances. However, the complex of relationships between CCs, the …
Crop** practices manipulate abundance patterns of root and soil microbiome members paving the way to smart farming
Background Harnessing beneficial microbes presents a promising strategy to optimize plant
growth and agricultural sustainability. Little is known to which extent and how specifically …
growth and agricultural sustainability. Little is known to which extent and how specifically …
Trophic interactions between predatory protists and pathogen-suppressive bacteria impact plant health
Plant health is strongly impacted by beneficial and pathogenic plant microbes, which are
themselves structured by resource inputs. Organic fertilizer inputs may thus offer a means of …
themselves structured by resource inputs. Organic fertilizer inputs may thus offer a means of …
Fertilization and soil microbial community: a review
The present paper reviews the most recent advances regarding the effects of chemical and
organic fertilizers on soil microbial communities. Based on the results from the articles …
organic fertilizers on soil microbial communities. Based on the results from the articles …
Hydrogen cyanide production by soil bacteria: Biological control of pests and promotion of plant growth in sustainable agriculture
Currently, plant diseases and insect infestations are mainly controlled by the extraneous
application of pesticides. Unfortunately, the indiscriminate use of such agrochemicals can …
application of pesticides. Unfortunately, the indiscriminate use of such agrochemicals can …
Linking soil microbial diversity to modern agriculture practices: a review
Agriculture is a multifarious interface between plants and associated microorganisms. In
contemporary agriculture, emphasis is being given to environmentally friendly approaches …
contemporary agriculture, emphasis is being given to environmentally friendly approaches …
Predicting measures of soil health using the microbiome and supervised machine learning
Soil health encompasses a range of biological, chemical, and physical soil properties that
sustain the commercial and ecological value of agroecosystems. Monitoring soil health …
sustain the commercial and ecological value of agroecosystems. Monitoring soil health …
Bacterial community structure after long-term organic and inorganic fertilization reveals important associations between soil nutrients and specific taxa involved in …
F Li, L Chen, J Zhang, J Yin, S Huang - Frontiers in microbiology, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Fertilization has a large impact on the soil microbial communities, which play pivotal roles in
soil biogeochemical cycling and ecological processes. While the effects of changes in …
soil biogeochemical cycling and ecological processes. While the effects of changes in …