Mulching influences pear yield and quality by changing rhizosphere microbial community structure in the arid region of Northwest China
These findings demonstrate that mulching improves pear yield and quality by modifying soil properties and rhizosphere microbial networks. Plastic film mulching was more effective than straw mulching, further enhancing fruit production by improving soil nutrient content, moisture, and microbial community composition, including the recruitment of functional microbes.
Authors
- Zhiyi Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9361-7856)
- Peigen Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8219-079X)
- Cao Sufang
- Gang Cao
- Yangchun Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2740-5561)
- Mingxin Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5148-4218)
- Wei Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7354-7590)
- Caixia Dong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8176-3178)
- Hongxu Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6176-7251)
- Yanwei Ma
Institutions
- Nanjing Agricultural University (CN)
- Gansu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Plant Science
- Published
- 2025-09-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1633540
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.75
Funders
- Science and Technology Program of Gansu Province