Effect of Plastic Mulching on Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Cycling-Related Bacterial Community Structure and Function in a Dryland Spring Maize Field

Plastic mulching, given its positive effects on temperature and water retention, has been widely used to solve water shortages and nutrient scarcity in rainfed agricultural soils. This practice affects the physical and chemical processes of soil, including carbon and nitrogen cycling. However, resea...

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Main Authors: Sen Wang, Liuyi Ding, Wanyu Liu, Jun Wang, Yali Qian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Agriculture
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/11/1040