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Wang S, Jin Z, Li X, Zhu H, Fang F, Luo T, Li J. Characterization of Microbial Carbon Metabolism in Karst Soils from Citrus Orchards and Analysis of Its Environmental Drivers. Microorganisms 2025; 13:267. [PMID: 40005634 PMCID: PMC11857600 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms13020267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2024] [Revised: 01/12/2025] [Accepted: 01/20/2025] [Indexed: 02/27/2025] Open
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Karst regions (KRs) have created significant karst carbon sinks globally through the carbon cycling process involving "water-carbon dioxide-carbonate rock-biota". Soil organic carbon (SOC) represents a crucial component of these carbon sinks. Microorganisms play a vital role in the soil carbon cycle, influencing the formation and preservation of SOC. Therefore, investigating the carbon metabolism of soil microorganisms in KRs is essential for clarifying the unique biogeochemical cycling mechanisms within these regions. In this paper, soils from karst regions (KRs), mixed regions (MRs) and non-karst regions (NKRs) were collected from citrus orchards in Mao Village, Karst Experimental Field, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. The ability to use different carbon sources was analyzed by Biolog-Eco microtiter plate technique; the number of microorganisms was detected by the plate colony counting method, and the microbial biomass was determined by the chloroform fumigation method. The results showed that the soil bacterial number (5.69 ± 0.39 × 106 CFU/g), microbial biomass carbon (MBC) (608.24 ± 63.80 mg/kg), microbial quotient (SMQ) (3.45 ± 0.18%), and Shannon's index (H') (3.28 ± 0.05) of the KR were significantly higher than those of the NKR. The pH showed a significant positive correlation (p < 0.05) with the bacterial number and H' (p < 0.05); SOC showed a highly significant positive correlation with bacterial number (p < 0.01), and a significant positive correlation with MBC, H', and average well change development (AWCD) (p < 0.05). Total nitrogen (TN) showed a significant positive correlation with MBC (p < 0.05); available potassium (AK) showed a significant positive correlation with bacterial number and MBC (p < 0.05). Exchangeable calcium (Ca2+) demonstrated significant positive correlations with bacterial number, MBC, and H' (p < 0.05). The above results indicate that soil bacterial number, carbon metabolic ability and diversity were highest in the KR. pH, SOC and exchangeable Ca2+ were the main influencing factors for the differentiation of soil microbial carbon metabolic diversity between the KR and NKR.
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- Shixuan Wang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541006, China; (S.W.); (X.L.); (H.Z.); (F.F.); (T.L.); (J.L.)
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541006, China; (S.W.); (X.L.); (H.Z.); (F.F.); (T.L.); (J.L.)
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Theory and Technology for Environmental Pollution Control, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541006, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety in Karst Area, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541006, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541006, China; (S.W.); (X.L.); (H.Z.); (F.F.); (T.L.); (J.L.)
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541006, China; (S.W.); (X.L.); (H.Z.); (F.F.); (T.L.); (J.L.)
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541006, China; (S.W.); (X.L.); (H.Z.); (F.F.); (T.L.); (J.L.)
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541006, China; (S.W.); (X.L.); (H.Z.); (F.F.); (T.L.); (J.L.)
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541006, China; (S.W.); (X.L.); (H.Z.); (F.F.); (T.L.); (J.L.)
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Yang X, Li Q, Lu Y, Zhang L, Bian X. Insight into the short-term effects of TiO 2 nanoparticles on the cultivation of medicinal plants: Comprehensive analysis of Panax ginseng physiological indicators, soil physicochemical properties and microbiome. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 951:175581. [PMID: 39153613 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2024] [Revised: 08/14/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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To meet societal needs, a large number of medicinal plants are cultivated artificially. However, issues such as diseases and continuous cropping obstacles (CCO) have severely impacted their quality and yield. Exploring and innovating the cultivation technology for medicinal plants is essential to meet their high demand and ensure sustainable development. The role of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nano-TiO2) in medicinal plant cultivation remains unclear. To advance the application of nanotechnology in this field, a comprehensive exploration of its potential benefits is necessary. In this study, nano-TiO2 was applied to ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer) to acquire a holistic comprehension of its impact on ginseng growth, rhizosphere, and ginseng-used soil. Our findings reveal that nano-TiO2 significantly enhances ginseng root activity and has notable effects on antioxidant enzyme systems. The two concentrations of nano-TiO2 markedly influenced the structure and composition of microbial communities in the rhizosphere and ginseng-used soil, including key microorganisms such as Chloroflexi and Acidobacteriota, which are closely involved in soil function. Furthermore, nano-TiO2 altered the competitive and cooperative relationships within microbial networks. Nano-TiO2 application significantly increased soil organic matter (SOM) content in rhizosphere and ginseng-used soils and affected the activities of several important soil enzymes. Environmental factors, such as EC, pH, and soil nutrients, were found to be the main factors influencing the microbial community. In conclusion, our findings illuminate the complex effects of nano-TiO2 on the "plant-microbial-soil" system in the context of ginseng cultivation. This work offers novel strategies for optimizing medicinal plant growth and development, as well as improving cultivated soil by using nanomaterials.
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- Xiaohang Yang
- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, Jilin, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, Jilin, China
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- Wuhan University of Technology, The State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan 430070, Hubei, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, Jilin, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, Jilin, China.
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Li J, Chen Y, Zhao G, Chen Y, Zhang N, Yu D, Li X. Herbal materials used as soil amendments alleviate root rot of Panax ginseng. Sci Rep 2024; 14:23825. [PMID: 39394247 PMCID: PMC11470044 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-74304-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 09/25/2024] [Indexed: 10/13/2024] Open
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Root rot is a serious soil-borne fungal disease that seriously affects the yield and quality of Panxa ginseng. To develop a sustainable strategy for alleviating ginseng root rot, an herb-based soil amendment is suggested in this study. Mixed powers of medicinal herbs (MP) and corn stalks (CS) were used as soil amendments, respectively, along with a control group (CK) without treatment. The application of MP and CS led to significant relief from ginseng root rot. The disease index (%) represents both the incidence rate and symptom severity of the disease. The disease index of the MP and CS group was 18.52% and 25.93%, respectively, lower than that of CK (40.74%). Correspondingly, three soil enzyme activities improved; the antifungal components in the soil increased; and the relative abundances of root rot pathogens decreased in response to MP Soil enzyme activities were negatively correlated with disease grades. MP group also led to possible interactive changes in the communities of soil fungi and chemical components. In conclusion, our results suggest that the use of herb-based soil amendments has significant potential as an ecological and effective approach to controlling root rot disease of ginseng by the changing rhizosphere fungal community and soil compositions.
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- Jie Li
- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No. 16, Dongzhimen Nanxiao Rd, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No. 16, Dongzhimen Nanxiao Rd, Beijing, 100700, China
- College of Chinese Materia Medica, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, No. 1076, Yuhua Rd, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No. 16, Dongzhimen Nanxiao Rd, Beijing, 100700, China
- College of Chinese Materia Medica, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, No. 1076, Yuhua Rd, Kunming, 650500, China
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- China Medico corporation, No. 18, Gaofu Rd, Tianjin, 300301, China
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- China Medico corporation, No. 18, Gaofu Rd, Tianjin, 300301, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No. 16, Dongzhimen Nanxiao Rd, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No. 16, Dongzhimen Nanxiao Rd, Beijing, 100700, China.
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Zhan Y, Wang E, Zhou Y, He G, Lv P, Wang L, Zhou T, Miao X, Chen C, Li Q. Facilitating Effects of Reductive Soil Disinfestation on Soil Health and Physiological Properties of Panax ginseng. MICROBIAL ECOLOGY 2024; 87:54. [PMID: 38512483 PMCID: PMC10957680 DOI: 10.1007/s00248-024-02349-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Chemical soil fumigation (CSF) and reductive soil disinfestation (RSD) have been proven to be effective agricultural strategies to improve soil quality, restructure microbial communities, and promote plant growth in soil degradation remediation. However, it is still unclear how RSD and CSF ensure soil and plant health by altering fungal communities. Field experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of CSF with chloropicrin, and RSD with animal feces on soil properties, fungal communities and functional composition, and plant physiological characteristics were evaluated. Results showed that RSD and CSF treatment improved soil properties, restructured fungal community composition and structure, enhanced fungal interactions and functions, and facilitated plant growth. There was a significant increase in OM, AN, and AP contents in the soil with both CSF and RSD treatments compared to CK. Meanwhile, compared with CK and CSF, RSD treatment significantly increased biocontrol Chaetomium relative abundance while reducing pathogenic Neonectria relative abundance, indicating that RSD has strong inhibition potential. Furthermore, the microbial network of RSD treatment was more complex and interconnected, and the functions of plant pathogens, and animal pathogen were decreased. Importantly, RSD treatment significantly increased plant SOD, CAT, POD activity, SP, Ca, Zn content, and decreased MDA, ABA, Mg, K, and Fe content. In summary, RSD treatment is more effective than CSF treatment, by stimulating the proliferation of probiotic communities to further enhance soil health and plant disease resistance.
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- Yu Zhan
- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China.
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China.
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Zhan Y, Zhou Y, Wang E, Miao X, Zhou T, Yan N, Chen C, Li Q. Effects of reductive soil disinfestation combined with different types of organic materials on the microbial community and functions. Microbiol Spectr 2024; 12:e0080223. [PMID: 38230941 PMCID: PMC10846035 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00802-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024] Open
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Reductive soil disinfestation (RSD) is an effective method to inhibit soilborne pathogens. However, it remains unclear how RSD combined with different types of organic materials affects the soil ecosystems of perennial plants. Pot experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of RSD incorporated with perilla (PF), alfalfa (MS), ethanol, and acetic acid on soil properties, enzyme activities, microbial communities and functions, and seedling growth. Results showed that RSD-related treatments improved soil properties and enzyme activities, changed microbial community composition and structure, enhanced microbial interactions and functions, and facilitated seedling growth. Compared with CK, RSD-related treatments increased soil pH, available nitrogen, and available potassium contents, sucrase and catalase activities, and decreased soil electric conductivity values. Meanwhile, RSD-related treatment also significantly reduced the relative abundance of Fusarium while increasing the relative abundance of Arthrobacter, Terrabacter, and Gemmatimonas. The reduction was more evident in PF and MS treatment, suggesting the potential for RSD combined with solid agricultural wastes to suppress pathogens. Furthermore, the microbial network of RSD-related treatment was more complex and interconnected, and the functions related to carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, and hydrogen cycling were significantly increased, while the functions of bacterial and fungal plant pathogens were decreased. Importantly, RSD-related treatments also significantly promoted seed germination and seedling growth. In summary, RSD combined with solid agricultural wastes is better than liquid easily degradable compounds by regulating the composition and function of microbial communities to improve soil quality and promote plant growth.IMPORTANCEReductive soil disinfestation (RSD) is an effective agricultural practice. We found that RSD combined with solid agricultural wastes is better than that of liquid easily degradable compounds, may improve soil quality and microbial community structure, inhibit the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria, and contribute to the growth of replanted crops. Thus, RSD combined with solid agricultural wastes is more effective than liquid easily degradable compounds.
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- Yu Zhan
- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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Fan M, Du L, Li H, Yuan Q, Wu X, Chen Y, Liu J. Bioelectrochemical stability improvement by Ce-N modified carbon-based cathode in high-salt stress and mechanism research. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 342:118351. [PMID: 37320923 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Although microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have potential for high-salt wastewater treatment, their application is limited by poor salt tolerance, deactivation and unstable catalytic performance. This study designed Ce-C, N-C, and Ce-N modified activated carbon (Ce-N-C) based on the catalytic mechanism and salt tolerance performance of Ce and N elements to address these limitations. With activated carbon (AC) as the control, this study analyzed the stability of the four cathodes under different salinity environments using norfloxacin (NOR) as a probe to assess the effect of cathodes and salinity on MFC degradation performance. After three months, comparing with other three cathodes, the Ce-N-C cathode demonstrated superior and stable electrochemical and power generation performance. In particular, the advantages of Ce-N-C in high-salt (600 mM NaCl) environment is more significant than no-salt or low-salt. The potential of Ce-N-C-End at current density of 0 was 14.0% higher than AC-End, and the power density of the MFC with Ce-N-C cathode was 105.7 mW/m2, which was 3.1 times higher than AC. Also, the stability of NOR removal under the function of Ce-N-C improved with the increase of NaCl concentration or operation time. The CeO2(111) crystal form, N-Ce-O bond and pyridine N might be the key factors in improving the catalytic performance and salt tolerance of the Ce-N modified carbon-based cathode using XPS and XRD analysis.
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- Mengjie Fan
- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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- Research and Development Center for Watershed Environmental Eco-Engineering, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China.
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Bian X, Yang X, Zhang K, Zhai Y, Li Q, Zhang L, Sun X. Potential of Medicago sativa and Perilla frutescens for overcoming the soil sickness caused by ginseng cultivation. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1134331. [PMID: 37089541 PMCID: PMC10113677 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1134331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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There are serious soil sickness in ginseng cultivation. Crop rotation is an effective agricultural management to improve soil sustainability and reduce soil sickness. To explore an appropriate ginseng rotation system, Medicago sativa (alfalfa) and Perilla frutescens (perilla) were planted on ginseng cultivation soil for 1 year to evaluate the improvement effect of both. Through chemical analysis and high-throughput sequencing technology, we found that after alfalfa and perilla cultivation for one-year, various nutrients and enzyme activities in ginseng cultivation soil were significantly improved. In addition, perilla significantly increased the diversity and richness of soil fungal communities. Cultivation of alfalfa and perilla significantly changed the composition of soil bacterial and fungal communities and significantly reduced the abundance of the potentially pathogenic fungi Ilyonectria. Further pot experiments also showed that the improved soil could significantly increase root activity of ginseng plant after two plants were planted. It should be noted that, unlike alfalfa, perilla decreased soil electrical conductivity, increased soil organic matter, soil urease, and may significantly improve the diversity and richness of soil fungal community. Moreover, in the pot experiment, the root fresh weight of ginseng cultured in perilla treated soil increased significantly. This study highlights that perilla may have better soil improvement effect than alfalfa and it has the potential to be used in the soil improvement of ginseng cultivation.
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- Xingbo Bian
- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, Jilin, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, Jilin, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, Jilin, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, Jilin, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agriculture University, Changchun, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, Jilin, China
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