Continuous planting of euhalophyte Suaeda salsa enhances microbial diversity and multifunctionality of saline soil.

ABSTRACT: Halophyte-based remediation emerges as a novel strategy for ameliorating saline soils, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional leaching methods. While bioremediation is recognized for its ability to energize soil fertility and structure, the complex interplays among plant traits, soil functions, and soil microbial diversity remain greatly unknown. Here, we conducted a 5-year field experiment involving the continuous cultivation of the annual halophyte Suaeda salsa in saline soils to explore soil microbial diversity and their relationships with plant traits and soil functions. Our findings demonstrate that a decline in soil salinity corresponded with increases in the biomass and seed yield of S. salsa, which sustained a consistent seed oil content of approximately 2

SUBMITTER: Zhao S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11022556 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature