The Effects of Poplar-Cyperus Esculentus Agroforestry System on Soil Nutrients and Microbial Communities in Northeast China

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• Soil nutrients significantly improved in the agroforestry system compared to monoculture.
• Microbial communities showed higher diversity and abundance, with key taxa flourishing in the system.
• Analysis of soil samples highlighted enhanced ecosystem services linked to plant interactions.
• Findings suggest that adopting agroforestry could promote soil health and sustainability in northeastern China.