Responses of soil bacterial communities and maize yields to sulfur application across four soil types.
Front Microbiol
; 15: 1329938, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
This study assessed the effects of S application on maize yields and soil bacterial communities across four sites with different soil types and three S application rates (0 kg ha-1, 30 kg ha-1, and 90 kg ha-1).Methods:
Changes in soil properties, bacterial community diversity, structure, and their contributions to maize production were evaluated post-S application treatments.Results:
(1) S application decreased soil pH, increased available sulfur (AS), and boosted maize yields in all soil types. (2) Reduced Chao1 and Shannon diversity indices were observed in black soil after S application. (3) Bacterial community structure was significantly affected by S application, except in sandy soil, impacting key stone taxa abundance. (4) Black soil showed higher sensitivity to S application due to less stable bacterial community structure. (5) Soil physicochemical indicators altered by S application, such as AS and pH, mediated bacterial diversity, influencing maize yield. Organic matter (OM) had the most significant direct positive effect on yield, followed by AS and bacterial community diversity.Discussion:
This study emphasizes the impact of S application on soil properties and bacterial communities in diverse soil types. Understanding these mechanisms can guide precision S application practices for maize yield regulation.
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Front Microbiol
Año:
2024
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China
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Suiza