Combined contribution of biochar and introduced AM fungi on lead stability and microbial community in polluted agricultural soil.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Lead (Pb) pollution in agricultural soil has been accelerated by industrial development and human activities, and poses a major threat to agricultural ecosystems. Both biochar and arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) fungi are considered to play an important role in remediation of Pb contaminated soil.

Methods

The combined remediation effects of introduced AM fungi and biochar on soil properties, Pb availability, microbial community and functional profiles were systematically investigated in unsterilized Pb-polluted agricultural soil.

Results

Results indicated that soil nutrients were significantly improved through the combined application of biochar and introduced AM fungi. The introduced AM fungi combined with biochar prepared at 400°C and 500°C promoted the tran

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10684681 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature