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The study aims to understand how specific fungal-bacterial combinations affect plant growth and soil health in conifer seedlings.

July 2, 2026MicroorganismsOpen Access

Strain-Specific Fungal–Bacterial Co-Inoculation Regulates Rhizosphere Microecology and Plant–Soil–Microbiome Responses in Conifer Seedlings

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The study aims to understand how specific fungal-bacterial combinations affect plant growth and soil health in conifer seedlings.
Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica seedlings were inoculated with various PGPR strains and an ectomycorrhizal fungal strain.
Seedling growth, root architecture, nutrient levels, and microbial communities were analyzed post-treatment.
Different inoculation combinations assessed for their specific effects on growth and soil traits.
N94_A20 increased seedling height and total dry weight, along with higher soil available phosphorus and multifunctionality.
N94_A07 induced the strongest root architecture response.
Co-inoculation reshaped bacterial and fungal communities, linking specific microbes to improved functional indices.

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Randomized trial demonstrates enhanced growth and microbial community dynamics in conifer seedlings, suggesting beneficial interactions.

Song et al. (2026) studied this question.

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