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In-Depth Insights into the Complex Interplay Between Microbial Diversity, Ecological Functionality, and Soil Health in Rice Agroecosystems

This review paper summarizes existing research on tiny organisms (microbes) that live in rice paddies and how they affect the rice we eat. Scientists found that these microbes play important roles in rice farming - they help break down plant waste, control harmful gases like methane, and can influence whether rice contains dangerous toxins or beneficial nutrients. The research suggests that farmers could manage these microbes better to grow healthier rice while protecting the environment, but more studies are needed to make this practical.

2026 Agronomy
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Culturomics and Amplicon-Based Metagenomic Insights into the Bacteria of Soils with High Yield of Oryza sativa L. subsp. Japonica

Researchers used culturomics and amplicon-based metagenomics to characterise bacterial communities in rhizosphere and bulk soils of high-yield Oryza sativa japonica paddy fields, identifying the microorganisms contributing to rice growth adaptability. The combined approach revealed the taxonomic composition and functional potential of the bacterial community in the paddy field agroecosystem.

2023 Agronomy 3 citations
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Early inoculation of an endophyte alters the assembly of bacterial communities across rice plant growth stages

Researchers inoculated rice seedlings with a beneficial core endophytic bacterium and tracked how it affected bacterial communities throughout the plant's growth stages. They found the inoculation significantly altered microbial diversity in roots and stems and influenced bacterial community assembly. The study suggests that early introduction of beneficial microbes could be a useful tool for shaping healthier plant-associated microbial communities in agriculture.

2023 Microbiology Spectrum 15 citations
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Management affects the diversity and functions of root and leaf-associated microbiomes: implications for olive resilience

Researchers studied how different farming practices, including organic, conventional, and traditional methods, shape the microbial communities associated with olive tree roots and leaves. They found that agricultural management significantly influenced microbiome diversity and functional traits, with organic practices generally supporting more beneficial microbe populations. The findings suggest that farming methods play an important role in the overall health and resilience of olive trees.

2026 Frontiers in Plant Science 1 citations
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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.

2024 TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
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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.

2023 Research Square (Research Square)
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Organic Matter Accelerated Microbial Iron Reduction and Available Phosphorus Release in Reflooded Paddy Soils

This study examined how organic matter additions affect iron reduction and phosphorus release in paddy soils, with implications for nutrient management in rice cultivation. Understanding how organic carbon, iron, and phosphorus cycle together in flooded soils is important for sustainable rice production and water quality.

2023 Preprints.org 1 citations
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Application of Organic Fertilizer Changes the Rhizosphere Microbial Communities of a Gramineous Grass on Qinghai–Tibet Plateau

Researchers examined how organic fertilizer application altered rhizosphere microbial communities in a gramineous grass, finding significant shifts in bacterial diversity and composition that may influence nutrient cycling and soil health in grassland ecosystems.

2022 Microorganisms 26 citations
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Microplastics shape microbial communities affecting soil organic matter decomposition in paddy soil

Researchers found that microplastics shape soil microbial communities in paddy soils in ways that affect organic matter decomposition, revealing how bacterial succession and carbon cycling are altered by microplastic presence in agricultural systems.

2022 Journal of Hazardous Materials 181 citations
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The effect of white grub (Maladera Verticalis) larvae feeding on rhizosphere microbial characterization of aerobic rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Puer City, Yunnan Province, China

Researchers investigated how white grub larvae feeding on rice roots alters the surrounding soil microbial community in the rhizosphere, finding that the pest disrupts the balance of beneficial microorganisms that support plant health. Understanding these changes could help develop more targeted approaches to protect rice crops from this soil-dwelling pest.

2024 BMC Microbiology 5 citations
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Differences in the Microbial Composition and Function of the Arundo donax Rhizosphere Under Different Cultivation Conditions

Researchers compared the microbial communities in the root zones of giant reed (Arundo donax) grown in hydroponic versus soil conditions. The study found that hydroponic cultivation resulted in lower microbial diversity but higher abundances of nitrogen-fixing and photosynthetic bacteria, providing insights into how cultivation methods influence root-associated microorganism communities.

2024 Microorganisms 2 citations
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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.

2023 International Journal of Environment and Climate Change 6 citations
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Investigation of the effects of polyethylene microplastics at environmentally relevant concentrations on the plant-soil-microbiota system: A two-year field trial

Researchers conducted a two-year field trial to study how polyethylene microplastics at environmentally relevant concentrations affect crops, soil, and microbial communities in a rice-wheat rotation system. They found that microplastics did not harm wheat growth but actually increased rice grain weight and plant height, while reducing soil nutrient levels including nitrogen and phosphorus. The study reveals that microplastics can alter soil bacterial communities and disrupt metabolic processes in ways that differ between crop seasons.

2024 The Science of The Total Environment 13 citations
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Effects of Rice–Frog Co-Cropping on the Soil Microbial Community Structure in Reclaimed Paddy Fields

This study tested whether raising frogs alongside rice in reclaimed farmland could improve soil health. Researchers found that rice-frog co-cropping significantly increased soil nutrients and microbial diversity compared to growing rice alone, suggesting this integrated farming approach could help restore the productivity of reclaimed agricultural land.

2024 Biology 6 citations
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Effects of Film Mulching on Soil Microbial Diversity and Community Structure in the Maize Root Zone under Drip Irrigation in Northwest China

A field study in Northwest China examined how different plastic film mulching practices affected soil microbial diversity and community structure in drip-irrigated maize fields across the growing season.

2024 Agronomy 6 citations
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Mechanisms Associated with Lower Methane Emissions from Paddy Soil by Aged Polylactic Acid Microplastics

Researchers found that paddy fields with certain management practices emitted less methane, linking microplastic content and soil microbial community shifts to reduced greenhouse gas output. The study highlights how plastic contamination in agricultural soils can unexpectedly alter the carbon cycle.

2025 Environmental Science & Technology 1 citations
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Increased methane production associated with community shifts towards Methanocella in paddy soils with the presence of nanoplastics

Researchers found that low-density polyethylene nanoplastics increased methane production in waterlogged paddy soils by shifting microbial communities toward specific methane-producing organisms. The study suggests that nanoplastic contamination in rice paddies could stimulate the breakdown of fatty acids and boost methane emissions, with implications for understanding carbon cycling and climate change.

2024 Microbiome 12 citations
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Influence of polyethylene terephthalate microplastic and biochar co-existence on paddy soil bacterial community structure and greenhouse gas emission

Researchers studied how polyethylene terephthalate microplastics and biochar, both common in agricultural soils, affect soil bacteria and greenhouse gas emissions during rice cultivation. They found that microplastics alone reduced bacterial diversity, but adding biochar alongside the microplastics partially restored microbial communities and altered gas emissions. The study suggests that biochar may help mitigate some of the negative soil health effects of microplastic contamination in paddy fields.

2021 Environmental Pollution 135 citations
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Microplastics Modulate Carbon Sequestration in Paddy Fields by Regulating Rhizosphere Silicon Mobility

Microplastics were found to modulate carbon sequestration in paddy fields by altering microbial activity and organic matter decomposition rates. The study highlights that plastic contamination in rice paddies can disrupt the carbon cycle, potentially offsetting the carbon storage capacity of these ecosystems.

2025 Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 1 citations
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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.

2026 npj Biofilms and Microbiomes