Achieving sustainable rice production with reduced nitrogen fertilization through unlocking soil organic nitrogen mineralization by alleviating microbial carbon limitation

Key Points

• Reducing nitrogen fertilization enhances soil organic nitrogen mineralization, promoting sustainable rice production.
• Key metrics indicate improved nitrogen mineralization rates under reduced fertilization scenarios, leading to efficient nutrient use.
• Analysis of soil microbial activity helps explore how alleviating carbon limitation boosts nitrogen mineralization in rice cultivation.
• These findings highlight the potential for integrating microbial management into rice farming practices for long-term sustainability.