Shuai Zhao, Xu Liu, Samiran Banerjee, Martin Hartmann, Bin Peng, Rylie Elvers, Zhen-Yong Zhao, Na Zhou, Jun-Jie Liu, Baozhan Wang, Chang-Yan Tian, Jiandong Jiang, Teng-Xiang Lian
Halophyte-based remediation emerges as a novel strategy for ameliorating saline soils, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional leaching methods. While bioremediation is recognized for its ability to energize soil fertility and structure, the complex interplays among plant traits, soil functions, and soil microbial diversity remain greatly unknown. Here, we conducted a 5-year field experiment involving the continuous cultivation of the annual halophyte Suaeda salsa in saline soils to explore soil microbial diversity and their relationships with plant traits and soil functions...
March 27, 2024: Applied and Environmental Microbiology