Review
Open access
Sep 2026
The Rhizosphere Microbiome: A Key Mediator of Crop Responses to Fertilization Strategies
The rhizosphere microbiome, the plant’s “second genome” is pivotal for crop nutrient acquisition, health, and stress responses. While fertilization ensures high agricultural yields, a key challenge is reshaping this microbiome to boost crop performance. This review synthesizes how mineral, organic, and bio-organic/micr...
Zhi-Hui Zhao, Qi-Hua Wu, Ze-Rong Sun et al.
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