Organic Farming Enhances Diversity and Recruits Beneficial Soil Fungal Groups in Traditional Banana Plantations

Organic Farming Enhances Diversity and Recruits Beneficial Soil Fungal Groups in Traditional Banana Plantations

This study investigates the impact of organic (OF) and conventional farming (CF) on soil fungal communities in banana monoculture plantations on Madeira Island. We hypothesized that OF promotes beneficial fungal groups over harmful ones, sustaining soil health. Soil samples were collected from six p...

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Main Authors: Maria Cristina O. Oliveira, Artur Alves, Carla Ragonezi, José G. R. de Freitas, Miguel A. A. Pinheiro De Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
mycobiome
banana soil fungi
functional groups
organic farming
fungal diversity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/11/2372
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