Effects of saffron-grape intercropping on saffron flower number and rhizosphere microbial community
This study found that saffron-grape intercropping positively affected saffron yield. Based on the existing data, intercropping resulted in an increase in microbial communities, including some taxa previously identified as beneficial for other plants. These findings establish the foundation for the widespread application of saffron-grape intercropping and offer a promising strategy for increasing saffron yield.
Authors
- Liqin Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0866-1498)
- Mengqing Feng
- Guifen Zhou
- Xiaodong Qian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7245-3362)
- Yuanyuan Tao
- Xingchang Zhang
Institutions
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (CN)
- Hangzhou Normal University (CN)
- Huzhou Normal University (CN)
- Huzhou Central Hospital (CN)
- Zhejiang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Microbiology
- Published
- 2024-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-024-03716-4
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Saffron Plant Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.13
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China