Integrated management of fruit trees and Bletilla striata : implications for soil nutrient profiles and microbial community structures

Copyright © 2024 Xie, Xu, Wen, Wang, Yang and Zhang..

Introduction: Forest medicinal compound systems in agroforestry ecosystems represent a multi-layered cultivation approach that utilizes forest resources efficiently. However, research on how these systems affect soil nutrients and microbial communities is limited.

Methods: This study compared the soil chemical properties and microbial communities of Bletilla striata (C) grown alone versus in agroforestry systems with apple (PB), pear (LB), and peach trees (TB), aiming to understand the impact of these systems on soil health and microbial diversity.

Results: Soil in the GAB systems showed increased levels of essential nutrients but lower pH and ammonium nitrogen levels compared to the control. Significant improvements in organic matter, total phosphorus, and total potassium were observed in TB, PB, and LB systems, respectively. The bacterial diversity increased in GAB systems, with significant changes in microbial phyla indicative of a healthier soil ecosystem. The correlation between soil properties and bacterial communities was stronger than with fungal communities.

Discussion: Integrating B. striata with fruit trees enhances soil nutrients and microbial diversity but may lead to soil acidification. Adjustments such as using controlled-release fertilizers and soil amendments like lime could mitigate negative impacts, improving soil health in GAB systems.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:15

Enthalten in:

Frontiers in microbiology - 15(2024) vom: 03., Seite 1307677

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Xie, Qiufeng [VerfasserIn]
Xu, Huimei [VerfasserIn]
Wen, Rouyuan [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Le [VerfasserIn]
Yang, Yan [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Haizhu [VerfasserIn]
Su, BaoShun [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Agroforestry integration
Bletilla striata
Journal Article
Microbial community
Rhizosphere soil
Soil physicochemical properties

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Date Revised 22.03.2024

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.3389/fmicb.2024.1307677

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370005899