Research Keyword: continuous cropping

The Effect of Pseudomonas putida on the Microbial Community in Casing Soil for the Cultivation of Morchella sextelata

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Morel mushrooms are prized edible fungi, but growing them repeatedly in the same soil causes problems because toxic ethylene gas builds up and the soil microbiome becomes unbalanced. Scientists found that a beneficial soil bacterium called Pseudomonas putida can break down the ethylene precursor and improve the soil microbial community, making morels grow better and faster. This natural approach using microbial inoculation offers a practical solution to help farmers overcome these continuous cropping challenges.

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Impact of nitrogen fertilization on soil microbial diversity, its mediated enzyme activities, and stem nematode population in sweet potato fields

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Researchers studied how different amounts of nitrogen fertilizer affect sweet potato growth and soil health. They found that the right amount of nitrogen (64.8 kg per hectare) boosts beneficial soil bacteria and fungi while reducing harmful nematode parasites that damage sweet potatoes. This optimal fertilization level improved yields and plant health by maintaining a better balance of soil microorganisms.

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Elucidation of Mechanism of Soil Degradation Caused by Continuous Cropping of Dictyophora rubrovalvata Using Metagenomic and Metabolomic Technologies

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When farmers grow Dictyophora rubrovalvata mushrooms in the same soil repeatedly, the soil becomes degraded and mushroom production fails. Scientists found that repeated cultivation changes the soil’s microbe populations, reducing beneficial bacteria while increasing harmful fungi, and toxic compounds accumulate that further damage mushroom growth. By understanding these mechanisms through DNA sequencing and chemical analysis, better strategies can be developed to maintain healthy soil for sustainable mushroom farming.

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Co-application of dazomet and azoxystrobin reconstructs soil microbial communities and suppresses the violet root rot of Codonopsis tangshen under a continuous cropping system

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Researchers found that treating soil with a combination of dazomet fumigant and azoxystrobin fungicide effectively eliminated violet root rot disease in Codonopsis tangshen plants grown repeatedly on the same land. The treatment worked by killing harmful disease-causing fungi while promoting beneficial soil bacteria that protect plant roots. This approach increased crop yield by 5-6 fold while maintaining important medicinal compounds in the plant roots, offering farmers a sustainable solution to a serious agricultural problem.

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