Green manure improves humification and aggregate stability in paddy soils

IF 9.8 1区 农林科学 Q1 SOIL SCIENCE
Sihyun Park , Jeong-Gu Lee
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Soil organic matter (SOM) is essential for soil health and carbon (C) sequestration, offering benefits in mitigating global warming. Anaerobic conditions in rice paddies alter carbon dynamics by slowing decomposition rates, with the stability of carbon depending on its form, whether labile or recalcitrant. This study aimed to evaluate whether incorporating green manure could enhance soil C quality and stability compared to conventional practice. Green manure (GM) was supplied using a winter cover crop mixture of barley and hairy vetch, while the conventional practice involved the application of only NPK fertilizer. Although GM treatment led to elevated CO₂ and CH₄ emissions compared to NPK, it significantly improved soil physical properties, as indicated by a 21.9% increase in mean weight diameter (MWD). The incorporation of organic matter through GM in rice paddies significantly improved soil physical properties, enhancing aggregation formation and stability by 21.9 % as measured by mean weight diameter (MWD) compared to conventional NPK fertilizer. In addition, GM increased the concentration of C in the aggregate and raised the high-temperature reactive C level under 0.25 mm aggregate size. Notably, both the quantity and C content of humic acids were higher in GM-treated soils, contributing to greater carbon accrual and improved soil organic matter stability. These findings show that adopting GM-based organic matter strategies can enhance soil structure, bolster carbon stability, and improve soil quality in paddy fields, ultimately supporting sustainable agriculture.

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Soil Biology & Biochemistry
Soil Biology & Biochemistry 农林科学-土壤科学
CiteScore
16.90
自引率
9.30%
发文量
312
审稿时长
49 days
期刊介绍: Soil Biology & Biochemistry publishes original research articles of international significance focusing on biological processes in soil and their applications to soil and environmental quality. Major topics include the ecology and biochemical processes of soil organisms, their effects on the environment, and interactions with plants. The journal also welcomes state-of-the-art reviews and discussions on contemporary research in soil biology and biochemistry.
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