Article
Plant Sciences
Shuangshuang Wang, Xiaojia Zhang, Xiaojiang Li, Jiazhi Shen, Litao Sun, Shah Zaman, Yu Wang, Zhaotang Ding
Summary: Intercropping legumes, such as mung beans and adzuki beans, improves soil fertility in tea plantations by enhancing organic matter and dissolved organic carbon concentrations. The pH levels are lower, and soil nutrients are increased in intercropped systems, particularly in tea plants/mung bean and adzuki bean mixed intercropping. The relative abundance of Proteobacteria increases, while the relative abundance of Actinobacteria decreases in intercropping systems. Key metabolites, such as 4-methyl-Tetradecane, acetamide, and diethyl carbamic acid, mediate root-microbe interactions in intercropped soils. Intercropping with adzuki beans enhances soil bacterial diversity and metabolites and suppresses weeds better than other tea plant/legume intercropping systems.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Zhenhao Zou, Wenhai Mi, Xin Li, Qiang Hu, Liping Zhang, Lan Zhang, Jianyu Fu, Zhengzhen Li, Wenyan Han, Peng Yan
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different biochar application methods on tea plant growth and soil nutrient status, and found that biochar application increased macronutrient contents in the tea plants and soil pH. Homogenized biochar application led to optimal tea plant growth and soil fertility, particularly in acidic soils.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jan Sher, Farkhanda Bibi, Gul Jan, Kyle W. Tomlinson, Asma Ayaz, Wajid Zaman
Summary: In this study, it was found that Chenopodium quinoa genotypes performed better when grown with kin under nutrient limitation. Both high- and low-nutrient conditions benefited quinoa plant production when closely related individuals were planted together.
Article
Horticulture
Geran Tian, Ying Li
Summary: By using lignocellulose mulch, soil properties can be improved, weed growth and diseases can be suppressed, and the yield and quality of Chinese chestnuts can be increased, showing a significant cost-benefit advantage.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Meenakshi Thakur, Rakesh Kumar
Summary: An increase in global temperature due to climate change affects energy consumption and water resources. In dryland areas, the demand for herbal products has led to a need for increased productivity of herbal plants. The use of different types of mulch on the soil surface has been proven to be beneficial in meeting the increasing demand for herbs, by decreasing evaporation rate, increasing moisture content, and altering soil properties.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH ON MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Yong-Chao Bai, Bao-Xin Li, Chun-Yong Xu, Mubashar Raza, Qi Wang, Qi-Zhu Wang, Ya-Nan Fu, Jian-Yang Hu, Abdessamad Imoulan, Muzammil Hussain, Yong-Jie Xu
Summary: Intercropping walnut with tea can improve soil quality and enhance enzymatic activity. Intercropping increased the abundance of soil nutrients, organic matter, and sucrase activity. It also increased bacterial and fungal diversity. The interaction between intercropped walnut and tea positively influenced soil microbial communities, thus enhancing host fitness and growth.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Peng Yan, Chen Shen, Zhenhao Zou, Jianyu Fu, Xin Li, Liping Zhang, Lan Zhang, Wenyan Han, Lichao Fan
Summary: This study found that both bamboo biochar and rice biochar applied at rates of 2.5% and 5.0% significantly improved tea growth, increased plant P, K, and Mg concentrations, and reduced soil Mn and Cu concentrations. This suggests that biochar can be used as a soil amendment to promote tea growth by supplying essential nutrients and reducing heavy metal concentrations.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Zhaoxin Li, Qiuying Zhang, Yunfeng Qiao, Kun Du, Zhao Li, Chao Tian, Nong Zhu, Peifang Leng, Zewei Yue, Hefa Cheng, Fadong Li
Summary: Optimizing economic benefit while reducing soil CO2 emissions can be achieved through short-term straw mulch and no-tillage practices in cropping systems. Straw mulch promotes heterotrophic respiration, while no-tillage inhibits autotrophic respiration. From an economic perspective, straw mulch and no-tillage can increase annual economic benefit compared to conventional tillage.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Enrique G. de la Riva, Ivan Prieto, Teodoro Maranon, Ignacio M. Perez-Ramos, Manuel Olmo, Rafael Villar
Summary: The study quantified the construction costs (CC) of fine roots in 60 Mediterranean woody species and found a positive relationship between root CC and the root economics spectrum (RES). Different symbiotic types influenced the specific CC components differently, and root CC were affected by soil resource availability. This highlights the importance of understanding root construction costs for below-ground resource-use strategies.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xiaole Li, Xiaohong Dang, Yong Gao, Zhongju Meng, Xue Chen, Yanyi Wang
Summary: This study investigated the adventitious root morphology and response mechanism of Nitraria tangutorum in the Nabkhas soil environment of the West Ordos National Nature Reserve. The results showed that the shrub's ability to accumulate sand and soil nutrient increased with its growth. The adventitious root architecture of N. tangutorum adjusted and expanded as the shrub grew, with soil organic carbon being the main factor affecting the root architecture.
Article
Microbiology
Yan Zhang, Mingzheng Han, Mengni Song, Ji Tian, Beizhou Song, Yujing Hu, Jie Zhang, Yuncong Yao
Summary: This study found that root exudates from aromatic plants influenced the diversity, structure, and functional groups related to the N cycle of soil microbial communities, ultimately increasing nitrogen release in orchard soil.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chong Yang, Yang Zhao, Bibo Long, Feiyan Wang, Fayong Li, Dong Xie
Summary: Biodegradable mulch films have shown potential as a substitute for polyethylene (PE) films to reduce white pollution and improve crop yield. However, the mechanisms behind the yield-increasing effect are still unclear. This study investigates the effects of different biodegradable film treatments on soil and winter potatoes, and provides insights into the relationships between film degradation, soil properties, soil bacterial community, and potato yield using a PLS-PM model. Rating: 8/10.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Li-Li Liang, Ya-kang Song, Wen-jun Qian, Jian-yun Ruan, Zhao-Tang Ding, Qun-feng Zhang, Jian-hui Hu
Summary: Excessive calcium can improve tea root growth under low pH conditions and does not harm root growth under normal and high pH conditions. However, excessive calcium can reduce the harm of low pH on tea root growth to some extent.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Xiaoman Huang, Muhammad Atif Muneer, Jian Li, Wei Hou, Changcheng Ma, Jiabin Jiao, Yuanyang Cai, Xiaohui Chen, Liangquan Wu, Chaoyuan Zheng
Summary: The study found that under integrated nutrient management (INM) practices, the root length, surface area, and tips of pomelo trees significantly increased, while the root diameter decreased compared to traditional fertilization methods. Additionally, the nutrient content in roots also improved significantly under INM treatments. These results indicate that INM plays a crucial role in root development and nutrient uptake in acidic soil, which can be beneficial for maximizing crop productivity.
Article
Agronomy
Yaoyao Gao, Min Wang, Yifan Shi, Liu Yang, Jianhui Hu, Kai Fan, Yuanzhi Shi
Summary: Moderate supply of aluminum promotes root growth in tea plants by regulating the accumulation and transport of auxin hormone IAA.
