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This research aims to systematically analyze how biochar, compost, and manure influence root arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) colonization across different agricultural soils.

January 25, 2026AgronomyOpen Access

Response of Root Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Colonization Rate to Biochar, Compost, and Manure: A Global Meta-Analysis

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HWHaidong WangKunming University of Science and Technology ZYZheng YangKunming University of Science and Technology MCMinghui ChengKunming University of Science and Technology

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Global meta-analysis reveals how biochar, compost, and manure affect root AMF colonization in agricultural systems, implying resource optimization.

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This research aims to systematically analyze how biochar, compost, and manure influence root arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) colonization across different agricultural soils.
Conducted a global meta-analysis of 85 studies totaling 663 pairs of observations.
Evaluated the effects of biochar, compost, and manure on AMF colonization rates in agricultural systems.
Analyzed the role of soil properties and amendment characteristics on AMF responses.
Biochar and compost/manure significantly increased root AMF colonization overall.
Biochar was particularly effective in coarse-textured soils with low potassium and high carbon levels.
Compost/manure worked best in fine-textured soils with high potassium and low bulk density.
Both amendments showed context-dependent effects based on soil properties and amendment content.

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Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6975b38dfeba4585c2d6f084 https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy16020263

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Global meta-analysis reveals how biochar, compost, and manure affect root AMF colonization in agricultural systems, implying resource optimization.

Response of Root Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Colonization Rate to Biochar, Compost, and Manure: A Global Meta-Analysis

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