Organic fertilizers increase microbial community diversity and stability slowing down the transformation process of nutrient cycling.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Soil microbes play a central role in nutrient recycling in soils: however, the genetic mechanisms governing their responses to long-term fertilization remain poorly understood. While the agronomic benefits of long-term fertilization are well-documented, the genetic mechanisms and ecological processes underlying microbial community responses to different fertilization regimes remain poorly understood, particularly in unique soil systems such as black soils (Mollisols), which are critical for global food security. A deeper insight into how organic and inorganic fertilizers influence microbial assembly, functional potential, and community stability is essential for developing sustainable soil management practices.

Results

This study deciphers microbial assembly mecha

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12522994 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature