Aerospace Mutagenized Tea Tree Increases Rhizospheric Microorganisms, Enhances Nutrient Conversion Capacity and Promotes Growth.

ABSTRACT: The utilization of aerospace mutagenesis in plant breeding is a novel, efficient technology. This study investigates the effects of aerospace mutagenesis on tea tree growth, soil nutrient conversion, and soil microbial community structure and function. The results showed that aerospace mutagenized tea trees showed increased leaf area, 100-bud weight, and yield. The rhizosphere soil of mutagenized tea tree displayed an increase in microorganisms, enhanced carbon and nitrogen cycling capacity, and significant increases in nutrient conversion and antioxidant enzyme activities. In addition, the content of available nutrients was also increased. Aerospace mutagenesis showed an increase in the abundance of soil-characteristic microorganisms (Solirubrobacterales bacterium, Capillimicrob

SUBMITTER: Cheng W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11990241 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature