2024, Vol. 5, Issue 2, Part D
Microbial activity in soils with different soybean intercropping systems: Impact on soybean growth and yield
Author(s): Emily Smith, Juan Carlos Rodríguez and Ahmed Al-Mansoori
Abstract: Soybean (Glycine max) is a crucial leguminous crop that plays a significant role in enhancing soil fertility due to its nitrogen-fixing ability. The productivity of soybean can be influenced by various agronomic practices, with intercropping systems emerging as a key factor in improving soil microbial activity and enhancing crop yield. This research aims to assess the microbial activity in soils under different soybean intercropping systems and to explore their impact on soybean growth and yield. The research was conducted in a field experiment using various intercropping systems, including soybean-corn, soybean-groundnut, and soybean-lentil combinations. Soil samples were collected at different growth stages of the soybean plant to analyze microbial diversity and activity. The microbial populations, including bacteria, fungi, and actinomycetes, were quantified, and their correlation with soybean growth parameters such as plant height, leaf area, and seed yield was examined. Results from the research indicated that intercropping systems with legumes, particularly soybean-groundnut and soybean-lentil, significantly enhanced microbial activity, which in turn promoted better plant growth and higher yields. The findings underscore the role of intercropping in not only improving soil health but also in contributing to sustainable agricultural practices. This research contributes to the understanding of how microbial communities in soils can be harnessed through intercropping systems to improve crop productivity in soybean farming.
DOI: 10.22271/micro.2024.v5.i2d.280
Pages: 303-307 | Views: 131 | Downloads: 59
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Emily Smith, Juan Carlos Rodríguez, Ahmed Al-Mansoori. Microbial activity in soils with different soybean intercropping systems: Impact on soybean growth and yield. J Adv Microbiol Res 2024;5(2):303-307. DOI: 10.22271/micro.2024.v5.i2d.280
