Potato–rice and garlic–rice rotation increases soil phosphorus availability through phosphate-solubiliing bacteria and root exudates in upland–paddy cropping systems
Qi Liu , Wei Zhou , Zhiping Yang , Tao Wang , Yong Fu , Xueping Yue , Haixiao Xia , Youfeng Tao , Fei Deng , Xiaolong Lei , Yong Chen , Wanjun Ren
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Abstract
Various agricultural soils contain substantial phosphorus (P); however, crops frequently fail to fully utilize it. Assessing the P status of upland–paddy cropping soil is essential for efficient use of stored P in the soil and minimizing reliance on external P input, thereby mitigating environmental pollution. We examined P availability and changes in inorganic P fractions, identified the key inorganic P fractions that affect P availability, and explored the mechanisms underlying for P availability with regard to rhizosphere traits and P-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) in upland–paddy cropping systems. Three upland–paddy cropping systems, i.e., garlic–rice (GR), wheat–rice (WR), and potato–rice (PR), were evaluated in multiple cropping regions during 2018–2019 and 2019–2020. Soil P availability, inorganic P fractions, PSB, rhizosphere traits, and their relationships, were investigated. The apparent P balances were in surplus, with a significant proportion of input P (52.38 %–97.61 %) either present in the soil or lost. Soil available P and the P activation coefficient were ranked as PR > GR >WR; however, the environmental risk threshold of GR and PR exceeded that of WR. The effective P and slow-release P sources in GR (4.40 % and 51.01 %, respectively) and PR (5.55 % and 51.53 %, respectively) were higher than those in WR (3.70 % and 39.37 %, respectively). In comparison, the potential P sources were higher in WR (56.63 %) than in GR (44.57 %) and PR (42.92 %). Soil inorganic P accounted for 47.72 %–73.50 % of total P. The key inorganic P fractions were Ca2-P, Ca8-P, Fe-P, and O-P in GR; Ca2-P, Ca8-P, and Fe-P in PR; and Ca2-P, Ca8-P Al-P, Fe-P and Ca10-P in WR. Except for acid phosphatase, organic acids had the strongest influence on P availability in GR, and PSB were the most important influence factor in PR. In WR, PSB, acid phosphatase, or organic acids had a weaker effect. Thus, compared to WR, PR and GR had higher P availability by changing inorganic P fractions and improving the PSB abundance and rhizosphere traits. PR and GR had great potential for reducing P fertilizer usage and mitigating environmental risks. These findings may provide a theoretical basis for utilizing residual P in soil.
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Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment publishes scientific articles dealing with the interface between agroecosystems and the natural environment, specifically how agriculture influences the environment and how changes in that environment impact agroecosystems. Preference is given to papers from experimental and observational research at the field, system or landscape level, from studies that enhance our understanding of processes using data-based biophysical modelling, and papers that bridge scientific disciplines and integrate knowledge. All papers should be placed in an international or wide comparative context.