Silicate Fertilizer Amendment Alters Fungal Communities and Accelerates Soil Organic Matter Decomposition

Soil microorganisms play a crucial role in organic matter decomposition and nutrient cycling in cropping systems. Compared to bacteria, fungal community composition and the role of fungi in organic matter decomposition and nutrient cycling in agro-systems are, however, elusive. Silicon (Si) fertiliz...

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Main Authors: Suvendu Das, Jeong Gu Lee, Song Rae Cho, Hyeon Ji Song, Pil Joo Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmicb.2019.02950/full