Graphene oxide promotes soybean growth by reshaping the rhizosphere microbiome and enhancing soil fertility.

ABSTRACT: Soybean (Glycine max L.) one of the world's most important crops that is prized for its high protein and lipid content. As a prominent member of the carbon nanomaterial family, graphene oxide (GO) exhibits remarkable fertilizer adsorption and slow-release capabilities owing to its high specific surface area and abundant oxygen-containing functional groups, demonstrating broad application prospects in agricultural production. However, its potential role in regulating soybean growth and modulating the rhizosphere microbiome remains poorly understood. To elucidate the mechanism by which GO modulates soybean growth, we investigated eight cultivars (SN24, CD5, 7534, 15GI-16, ZH75, G135, L2012-7, and CD13) with a 30 mg/L GO treatment. The results demonstrate that GO application significan

SUBMITTER: Qiao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12714940 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature