The effect of Torreya grandis inter-cropping with Polygonatum sibiricum on soil microbial community

Our findings suggest that <i>T. grandis</i> inter-cropping with <i>P. sibiricum</i> not only enhance the diversity of soil microbial communities, but also improve the nitrogen and carbon cycling functions. In addition, the inter-cropping can effectively reduce the relative abundance of some soil-borne pathogens for <i>T. grandis</i> and <i>P. sibiricum</i>, indicating that this intercropping method may alleviate the impact of pathogens on crops, thus providing assistance for plant disease prevention and sustainable management.