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The research aimed to assess the impact of different fertilization and ridge furrow planting patterns on soil health and maize yield.

April 1, 2026BiologyOpen Access

Effects of Fertilization and Ridge Furrow Planting Patterns on Soil Microbial Communities, Nutrient Dynamics, and Maize Productivity

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Investigating how different fertilization and planting patterns impact soil health and maize productivity, suggesting better agricultural practices.

The research aimed to assess the impact of different fertilization and ridge furrow planting patterns on soil health and maize yield.
Compared three treatments: CK, KF, and BMP.
Used high-throughput sequencing for microbial community analysis.
Assessed soil physicochemical properties and maize productivity.
BMP treatment achieved the highest maize yield of 859 ± 14 kg ha−1, an 11.0% increase over CK.
BMP and KF significantly improved microbial diversity compared to CK.
BMP increased the abundance of Ascomycota and Basidiomycota, enhancing nutrient cycling.

Liu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Investigating how different fertilization and planting patterns impact soil health and maize productivity, suggesting better agricultural practices.