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August 11, 2025Functional Ecology0 citationsOpen Access

Impact of Crop Species on Soil Functions and Multifunctionality

Effects of crop species on soil functions and soil multifunctionality are species‐specific

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ZBZhaoqi BinWPWim H. van der PuttenGWGuangzhou Wang

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Research demonstrates crop species influence soil functions and biodiversity, suggesting improved sustainability in agriculture.

Key Points

  • Soil multifunctionality is enhanced by specific crop species, fostering diverse soil functions.
  • Broad bean notably increased biomass and nutrient cycling, while Chinese cabbage boosted disease suppression.
  • Observation of 12 crop species highlighted varying impacts on soil functions and their balance.
  • Optimizing crop rotations may enhance sustainability by focusing on multifunctionality rather than just yield.

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Bin et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a35efb0a429f797332882dhttps://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.70089
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