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ClearA Comparison of Rice Root Microbial Dynamics in Organic and Conventional Paddy Fields
Researchers compared the root-associated microbial communities of rice plants grown in organic versus conventional paddy fields across different growth stages. They found that organic farming supported more dynamic and diverse microbial communities, including beneficial methane-oxidizing and nitrogen-fixing bacteria at key growth stages. The study suggests that agricultural management practices significantly shape the microbial partners that support rice plant health and nutrient uptake throughout the growing season.
Main Challenges Expected from the Impact of Climate Change on Microbial Biodiversity of Table Olives: Current Status and Trends
This is not a microplastics study; it reviews how climate change may alter the microbial communities responsible for fermenting table olives in Mediterranean countries, potentially affecting the safety and quality of this traditional food.
Long-term organic farming shapes the avocado rhizosphere microbiota through the enrichment of drought-tolerant Bacillus spp.
Researchers compared avocado orchards under organic versus conventional management for two decades and found that organic practices consistently enriched spore-forming bacteria — especially Bacillus halotolerans — in the rhizosphere, with isolated strains demonstrating drought-stress mitigation in greenhouse assays by preserving biomass and reducing leaf proline accumulation through a shared 2,3-butanediol dehydrogenase induction mechanism.
How Organic Mulching Influences the Soil Bacterial Community Structure and Function in Urban Forests
Researchers tested how different types of organic mulch affect the bacterial communities in urban forest soils. They found that wood chips and compost changed the soil's chemical properties and shifted the types of bacteria present, particularly those involved in carbon and nitrogen cycling. The study suggests that organic mulching could be a practical tool for improving the microbial health of urban soils.
A Review on Soil and Phytomicrobiome for Plant Disease Management
This review examines how soil microbiomes and agricultural practices influence plant disease management, highlighting the role of beneficial microorganisms in suppressing pathogens. Researchers found that conservation tillage, crop rotation, and mulching promote microbial diversity that helps protect crops from soil-borne diseases. The study suggests that integrating microbiome-focused strategies into farming could reduce reliance on chemical pesticides while improving crop health.
Differences in Root Endophytic Bacterial Communities of Chinese Cork Oak (Quercus variabilis) Seedlings in Different Growth Years
Researchers used high-throughput sequencing to compare root endophytic bacterial communities in Chinese cork oak seedlings of different ages, finding that seedling age influences the composition and functional potential of root microbiomes in forest regeneration contexts.
The application of biochar and organic fertilizer substitution regulates the diversities of habitat specialist bacterial communities within soil aggregates in proso millet farmland
Researchers conducted a field experiment on millet farmland to study how biochar and organic fertilizer combinations affect soil bacterial communities, finding that combining both improved soil nutrients and bacterial diversity more than either treatment alone — supporting healthier, more resilient farming soils.
Agroecological transition: towards a better understanding of the impact of ecology-based farming practices on soil microbial ecotoxicology
This review examined how ecology-based farming practices like organic farming, agroecology, and permaculture affect soil microorganisms compared to conventional agriculture. The study suggests that these alternative approaches generally support healthier soil microbial communities, though more research is needed to fully understand how reduced pesticide and chemical use benefits the complex web of organisms that drive soil fertility.
Shifts in maize microbial communities and networks are correlated with the soil soil chemical property under different fertilization regimes
A corn field experiment compared how different fertilizers — chemical versus organic — shaped soil microbial communities and their interaction networks. Organic fertilizers altered both the diversity and connections between soil microbes, which has implications for soil health and agricultural sustainability.
Functional profile of the microbiome in the rhizosphere of drought- tolerant beans
Researchers investigated the functional microbiome profiles of the rhizosphere of drought-tolerant and drought-susceptible common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) cultivars under different water stress conditions using mesocosm experiments, finding distinct microbial functional signatures associated with drought tolerance. The study provides insights into how soil microorganisms contribute to crop resilience, with implications for sustainable agricultural practices that reduce the need for plastic-intensive irrigation infrastructure.
Diversity and interactions of rhizobacteria determine multinutrient traits in tomato host plants under nitrogen and water disturbances
Researchers investigated how root-associated bacteria help tomato plants maintain nutrient uptake under nitrogen and water stress conditions. They found that microbial diversity and species interactions were key factors in supporting the plant's ability to acquire multiple nutrients simultaneously. While not directly about microplastics, the study advances understanding of soil microbiome dynamics that are relevant to agricultural systems increasingly affected by plastic contamination.
The Impact of Metolachlor Applications and Phytoremediation Processes on Soil Microorganisms: Insights from Functional Metagenomics Analysis
This paper is not about microplastics — it studies how phytoremediation plants affect soil microbial biodiversity in fields contaminated with the herbicide metolachlor, with no connection to microplastic pollution.
Organic fertilizer mitigated the oxidative stress of tomato induced by nanoplastics through affecting rhizosphere soil microorganisms and bacteriophage functions
Researchers investigated whether organic fertilizer could protect tomato plants from the harmful effects of nanoplastics in soil. They found that organic fertilizer reduced oxidative stress in tomato stems by roughly 25-35% compared to chemical fertilizer, primarily by boosting beneficial soil bacteria and bacteriophage activity in the root zone. The study suggests that organic farming practices may help buffer crops against nanoplastic contamination in agricultural soils.
Maize root-soil microbial interactions and their effects on soil health and yield
Researchers examined interactions between maize roots and soil microbial communities, investigating how root-microbe dynamics influence soil health indicators and crop yield. The study found specific rhizosphere microbial associations that promote nutrient availability and plant productivity.
Effect of Different Mulching Practices on Bacterial Community Composition and Fruit Quality in a Citrus Orchard
This paper is not directly about microplastics — it investigates the effects of different mulching materials (including plastic films) on soil bacterial communities and fruit quality in Chinese citrus orchards, focusing on agricultural productivity rather than microplastic contamination.
Plant Disease Management: Leveraging on the Plant-Microbe-Soil Interface in the Biorational Use of Organic Amendments
This review discusses how organic soil amendments can help restore soil health and manage plant diseases by supporting beneficial microbial communities in the root zone. Researchers found that organic amendments improve the interactions between plants, soil microbes, and the surrounding soil environment, creating conditions less favorable for plant pathogens. The study emphasizes that sustainable agricultural practices that nurture soil biology may reduce the need for synthetic pesticides and plastics in farming.
Rhizospheric bacterial communities against microplastics (MPs): Novel ecological strategies based on the niche differentiation
Researchers studied how bacterial communities living around plant roots adapt when exposed to microplastics in soil. They found that rhizosphere bacteria developed distinct survival strategies depending on their ecological niche, with some species thriving while others declined in the presence of plastics. The study reveals that microplastics can reshape the microbial communities that plants depend on for nutrient uptake and disease resistance.
Land Use, Microorganisms, and Soil Organic Carbon: Putting the Pieces Together
Researchers compared soil microbial diversity, organic carbon distribution, and ecosystem function across a gradient of land uses on two contrasting small island systems, one minimally human-influenced and one heavily settled. Human settlement significantly reduced microbial diversity and altered organic carbon cycling, particularly in the uppermost coastal zones.
Types of vegetables shape composition, diversity, and co-occurrence networks of soil bacteria and fungi in karst areas of southwest China
Researchers examined how different vegetable crops influence the composition of soil bacteria and fungi in karst landscapes of southwest China. They found that the type of vegetable grown significantly shaped the diversity and co-occurrence patterns of soil microbial communities. The findings provide a foundation for understanding how agricultural practices affect soil health in ecologically fragile karst environments.
Microplastics in vineyard soils: First insights from plastic-intensive viticulture systems
Researchers conducted the first investigation of microplastic contamination in vineyard soils, comparing organic and conventional farming operations. They found microplastics in all sampled soils, with concentrations and types varying between management practices. The study highlights vineyards as a previously overlooked source of agricultural microplastic pollution, likely driven by the heavy use of plastic trellising, netting, and mulch materials.