Cadmium-induced disruptions in soil nitrogen cycling: Unraveling microbial impacts, functional gene dynamics, and biochar's restoration potential.

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how cadmium affects nitrogen cycling in soil and the role of biochar in restoring balance.
• Randomized trial assessing soil samples exposed to cadmium
• Analysis of microbial community structures and functional gene expression
• Comparison of biochar application effects on soil health
• Cadmium exposure significantly disrupted nitrogen cycling processes.
• Biochar application improved microbial function and nitrogen dynamics in affected soils.