1 College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China 2 State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on the Loess Plateau, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, ...

Gene-Edited Soil Bacteria Could Provide Third Source of Nitrogen for Corn Production Jan. 16, 2025 — If corn was ever jealous of soybean's relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria ...

You will be redirected to our submission process. The intricate roles of soil microorganisms in ecological processes such as organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, disease suppression, and ...

For phosphorus (P), soil microorganisms are involved in a range of processes that affect P transformation and thus influence the subsequent availability of P (as phosphate) to plant roots. In ...

While most plants can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, it is helpful to understand the make-up of ... which are present in healthy soil. In very acidic soils, the bacteria that are so ...

Its absence leads to the decline of these vital microorganisms, disrupting nutrient cycling and reducing soil fertility. Rich, fertile soils are often distinguished by their dark color, a hallmark of ...

Besides being a key source of water and nutrients for plants, soil is also an important reservoir of bacteria, fungi, and nematodes that can severely impact plant growth and yield. Soil-borne ...