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Different Distribution of Core Microbiota in Upper Soil Layer in Two Places of North China Plain

Researchers compared the composition and distribution of core soil microbiota in upper soil layers at two locations on the North China Plain, examining how habitat and dominant plant species shape bacterial community structure relevant to nutrient cycling and carbon storage. The study found meaningful differences in microbial community composition between the two sites, reflecting local environmental influences.

2022 The Open Microbiology Journal 2 citations
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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.

2023 BMC Microbiology 16 citations
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Effects of tobacco plant residue return on rhizosphere soil microbial community

Researchers found that returning tobacco crop residues to soil significantly increased the diversity and complexity of soil microbial communities, boosting beneficial bacteria like Sphingomonas. This suggests that recycling crop residues is a practical strategy for improving soil health and agricultural ecosystem functioning.

2022 Annals of Microbiology 9 citations
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The impact of different preceding crops on soil nitrogen structure and nitrogen cycling in tobacco-planting soil

Researchers examined how the crop grown in a field before tobacco affects soil nitrogen levels and the microbial genes responsible for nitrogen cycling, finding that barley and rapeseed as preceding crops significantly increased available nitrogen while suppressing key nitrification genes. The results suggest crop rotation can meaningfully shape soil nutrient dynamics and microbial communities, with implications for sustainable tobacco farming.

2024 Scientific Reports 8 citations
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Interactions between Sugarcane Leaf Return and Fertilizer Reduction in Soil Bacterial Network in Southern China Red Soil

This study examined how combinations of sugarcane leaf return and fertilizer reduction affect soil bacterial communities, finding that residue management significantly shapes microbial diversity and functional guilds involved in nutrient cycling.

2024 Microorganisms 1 citations
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Structural and Functional Characteristics of Soil Microbial Communities in Forest–Wetland Ecotones: A Case Study of the Lesser Khingan Mountains

Researchers examined soil microbial communities across a forest-to-wetland gradient in China's Lesser Khingan Mountains, comparing mixed forest, conifer forest, wetland edge, and natural wetland. Natural wetland soils harbored the most distinct bacterial communities, driven primarily by high organic matter, nitrogen, and phosphorus content.

2025 Life 2 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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Soil Microbial Communities in Pseudotsuga sinensis Forests with Different Degrees of Rocky Desertification in the Karst Region, Southwest China

Researchers studied how increasing levels of rocky desertification in karst forests in southwest China affect soil microbial communities. They found that bacterial diversity declined significantly as desertification worsened, while fungal communities showed more resilience. Key soil properties including pH, organic carbon, and available nitrogen were identified as the main drivers shaping these microbial community shifts.

2023 Forests 8 citations
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Effect of biochar and soil amendment on bacterial community composition in the root soil and fruit of tomato under greenhouse conditions

Researchers investigated the effects of biochar and soil amendment applications on bacterial community composition in the root soil and fruit of greenhouse-grown tomatoes using Illumina sequencing. They found that these amendments altered microbial community structure and influenced fruit quality parameters, with implications for sustainable agricultural soil management.

2025 Open Chemistry
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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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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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Influence of Biochar on Soil Nutrients and Associated Rhizobacterial Communities of Mountainous Apple Trees in Northern Loess Plateau China

Researchers found that biochar application at varying rates improved soil nutrient availability and significantly altered rhizobacterial community structure in mountainous apple orchards, with moderate application rates showing the greatest benefits for soil health.

2022 Microorganisms 20 citations
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Linear responses of soil microbiomes, metagenomic and metabolomic functioning across ecosystems along water gradients in the Altai region, northwestern China

Researchers analyzed soil microbial communities, their genetic functions, and metabolic profiles across four ecosystems along a water gradient in the Altai region of China. Microbial diversity and carbon and nitrogen cycling functions increased linearly with soil moisture, demonstrating how hydrology shapes ecosystem-level microbial processes.

2023 Research Square (Research Square) 1 citations
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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.

2023 Forests 3 citations
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Influence of different irrigation methods on the alfalfa rhizosphere soil fungal communities in an arid region

Researchers examined how traditional flood irrigation versus drip irrigation methods affect fungal diversity, community structures, and ecological functions in alfalfa rhizosphere soils in the arid Xinjiang region of China, finding that irrigation method significantly shapes soil fungal communities.

2022 PLoS ONE 13 citations
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Comparison of Intestinal Bacteria of Procambarus clarkii Farmed in Various Rice Paddy Regions

Researchers analyzed gut microbiota in red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) farmed across different rice paddy regions of China, finding significant regional differences in intestinal bacterial communities linked to local environmental conditions.

2024 Animals 5 citations
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Bioinformatic study of the soil microbiome under different cropping systems

This doctoral thesis compares soil microbial communities across different cropping systems using bioinformatics and next-generation sequencing, identifying how intensive agricultural practices degrade soil biodiversity. Healthy soil microbiomes are critical for crop productivity and may influence how soils respond to emerging pollutants like microplastics.

2022
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Profile of Bacterial Community and Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Typical Vegetable Greenhouse Soil

Researchers profiled bacterial communities and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in soils from two vegetable greenhouse counties in China with long cultivation histories, finding that Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, and Acidobacteria dominated bacterial communities while ARGs including aadA, tetL, and sul1 were widely detected, associated with intensive agrochemical and manure inputs.

2022 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 9 citations
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Biochar contributes to resistance against root rot disease by stimulating soil polyphenol oxidase

Researchers found that adding biochar (a charcoal-like soil amendment made from burning organic matter) to continuously cropped tobacco fields boosted a soil enzyme called polyphenol oxidase, which suppressed fungal root-rot pathogens — demonstrating that biochar can reduce plant disease by improving soil chemistry.

2023 Biochar 24 citations
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Microbial fertilizer regulates C:N:P stoichiometry and alleviates phosphorus limitation in flue-cured tobacco planting soil

Researchers studied how adding microbial fertilizer to tobacco farmland affects the balance of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus in the soil, finding that phosphorus availability becomes the main limiting factor as the growing season progresses. Adding microbial fertilizer helped relieve this phosphorus limitation by shifting soil chemistry, offering a more sustainable approach to crop nutrition management.

2023 Scientific Reports 19 citations
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The layout measures of micro-sprinkler irrigation under plastic film regulate tomato soil bacterial community and root system

Researchers investigated how different layout measures of micro-sprinkler irrigation under plastic film affect soil bacterial community structure and root system development in tomato crops in Northwest China. The L1C2 treatment produced the most stable bacterial community and best root morphological development, positively contributing to increased tomato yield and supporting water-saving production practices.

2023 Frontiers in Plant Science 4 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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Variations in the quantity and chemical composition of soil dissolved organic matter along a chronosequence of wolfberry plantations in an arid area of Northwest China

Researchers studied how planting wolfberry bushes over 13 years changes the chemistry of soil organic matter in an arid region of China and found that longer-growing plantations build up richer, more complex soil carbon compounds — which helps store carbon and improve soil health in dryland farming systems.

2024 Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture 5 citations
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Differences, links, and roles of microbial and stoichiometric factors in microplastic distribution: A case study of five typical rice cropping regions in China

Researchers investigated microplastic distribution across five major rice-growing regions in China, finding that microbial community composition and soil stoichiometric factors like carbon-to-nitrogen ratios significantly influenced microplastic accumulation patterns in agricultural soils.

2022 Frontiers in Microbiology 20 citations