Microbial network-driven remediation of saline-alkali soils by salt-tolerant plants.

ABSTRACT: Salt-tolerant plants (STPs) play an important role in saline-alkali soil remediation, but their interaction with soil microorganisms remain incompletely elucidated. This study explored the effects on microbial community structure, function, and soil quality in saline-alkali land of four treatments: no plant (CK), Triticum aestivum L. (TA), Tamarix chinensis Lour. (TC), and Hibiscus moscheutos Linn. (HM). The results indicated that the planting of TC, TA, and HM effectively reduced soil electrical conductivity (EC) by 82.9, 88.3, and 86.2%, respectively. TC and TA significantly decreased the pH from 8.79 to 8.35 and 8.06, respectively, (p < 0.05). Moreover, the nutrient content and enzymatic activities were enhanced. Notably, TA exhibited the most significant soi

SUBMITTER: Cui Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12017681 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature