Response of Alfalfa Leaf Traits and Rhizosphere Fungal Communities to Compost Application in Saline-Sodic Soil.

ABSTRACT: Soil salinization is considered a major global environmental problem due to its adverse effects on agricultural sustainability and production. Compost is an environmentally friendly and sustainable measure used for reclaiming saline-sodic soil. However, the responses of the physiological characteristics of alfalfa and the structure and function of rhizosphere fungal communities after compost application in saline-sodic soil remain elusive. Here, a pot experiment was conducted to explore the effect of different compost application rates on soil properties, plant physiological traits, and rhizosphere fungal community characteristics. The results showed that compost significantly increased soil nutrients and corresponding soil enzyme activities, enhanced leaf photosynthesis traits, and ion ho

SUBMITTER: Wei TJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11596975 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature