Plant and SoilPub Date : 2026-04-25DOI: 10.1007/s11104-026-08563-y
D. L. Serri, E. J. Campilongo-Mancilla, M. E. Lago, F. Salvagiotti, S. Bacigaluppo, M. M. Scandiani, R. Verdenelli, J. M. Meriles, S. Vargas-Gil
{"title":"Long-term impact of crop rotations and cover crops on soybean sudden death syndrome and soil microbial community","authors":"D. L. Serri, E. J. Campilongo-Mancilla, M. E. Lago, F. Salvagiotti, S. Bacigaluppo, M. M. Scandiani, R. Verdenelli, J. M. Meriles, S. Vargas-Gil","doi":"10.1007/s11104-026-08563-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-026-08563-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20223,"journal":{"name":"Plant and Soil","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147751505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Plant and SoilPub Date : 2026-04-24DOI: 10.1007/s11104-026-08554-z
Nengde Zeng, Junlong Cao, Yaojing Wang, Yu Shen, Dan Yang, Mingda Liu
{"title":"A synergistic strategy integrating silicon amendment and low-accumulating cultivars for cadmium control in rapeseed","authors":"Nengde Zeng, Junlong Cao, Yaojing Wang, Yu Shen, Dan Yang, Mingda Liu","doi":"10.1007/s11104-026-08554-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-026-08554-z","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20223,"journal":{"name":"Plant and Soil","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147739446","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Plant and SoilPub Date : 2026-04-24DOI: 10.1007/s11104-026-08515-6
Raymond Joseph, Wilgince Apollon, Maguintontz Cedney Jean-Baptiste, Antonio Costa de Oliveira
{"title":"Plant resilience under abiotic stress: all for one or one for all?","authors":"Raymond Joseph, Wilgince Apollon, Maguintontz Cedney Jean-Baptiste, Antonio Costa de Oliveira","doi":"10.1007/s11104-026-08515-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-026-08515-6","url":null,"abstract":"Background Plants are continuously challenged by diverse abiotic stresses, which compromise growth, photosynthesis, and nutrient homeostasis. This review aims to elucidate the roles of antioxidant systems and mineral nutrients in stress adaptation, and to highlight the potential of multi-omics approaches to enhance crop resilience. Methods A comprehensive synthesis of current research on enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant mechanisms, nutrient interactions, and stress physiology was performed. Multi-omics datasets—including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, ionomics, and miRNomics were analyzed to assess nutrient acquisition, redistribution, and signaling under stress. Genotype-specific responses, stress memory, and ROS–Ca <jats:sup>2</jats:sup> ⁺–hormone cross-talk were emphasized. High-throughput phenotyping and genome-editing strategies were also considered. Results Evidence shows that plants employ integrated antioxidant systems to maintain redox balance and mitigate reactive oxygen species (ROS)-induced damage. Mineral nutrients act as enzymatic cofactors, regulate antioxidant activity, and modulate osmotic adjustment and signaling pathways. In addition, interactions between essential and toxic metals involve both competitive and protective mechanisms that influence metal uptake, transport, and detoxification. Multi-omics studies highlight genotype- and stress-history-dependent responses and reveal complex ROS–Ca <jats:sup>2</jats:sup> ⁺–hormone signaling networks. Conclusions The integration of antioxidant defenses, nutrient homeostasis, and signaling networks is critical for plant resilience under abiotic stress. Multi-omics and advanced phenotyping provide actionable insights for developing nutrient-efficient, stress-tolerant crops. Coordinating redox and nutrient signaling pathways represents a promising strategy to translate molecular basis into agronomic solutions for sustaining productivity under climate change.","PeriodicalId":20223,"journal":{"name":"Plant and Soil","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147739521","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Plant and SoilPub Date : 2026-04-23DOI: 10.1007/s11104-026-08574-9
Mohamed A. Abd El-Aziz, Nevien Elhawat, Ahmed K. H. Amer, Asmaa F. M. Badawy, Amira E. El-Sherief, R. M. Khalifa, Mahmoud M. A. Shabana, Tarek Alshaal
{"title":"Revolutionizing sugar beet yield and quality in saline sandy soil through synergistic humic acid, glauconite, and boron foliar application","authors":"Mohamed A. Abd El-Aziz, Nevien Elhawat, Ahmed K. H. Amer, Asmaa F. M. Badawy, Amira E. El-Sherief, R. M. Khalifa, Mahmoud M. A. Shabana, Tarek Alshaal","doi":"10.1007/s11104-026-08574-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-026-08574-9","url":null,"abstract":"Aims Saline sandy soils severely constrain sugar beet ( <jats:italic>Beta vulgaris</jats:italic> L.) productivity due to low nutrient retention, high salinity, and micronutrient imbalances, particularly boron deficiency. Although humic substances, glauconite, and boron fertilization have individually or pairwise improved crop performance, no previous field study has evaluated their ternary, dose-optimized integration as a multifunctional soil–plant management strategy under saline sandy conditions. Methods This study investigated, for the first time, the combined application of soil-applied humic acid (600 kg/ha), glauconite (1100 kg/ha), and graded foliar boric acid (0, 1900, and 3800 g/ha) to test the hypothesis that their complementary physicochemical and physiological mechanisms would generate synergistic improvements in soil quality, crop performance, and sugar productivity beyond additive effects. Field experiments were conducted over two consecutive growing seasons (2021–2022) in West Minya, Egypt, using a split-plot design. Results The integrated high-dose treatment (HG3800) significantly enhanced leaf area index (by 75%), chlorophyll content (46–71%), and net photosynthetic rate (40–128%) relative to the control. Root yield increased by 27% (reaching 56.7 ton/ha), while sugar yield rose by up to 79% (11.5 ton/ha). Sucrose concentration reached 20.4%, with reduced impurity indices and improved extractable sugar percentage (up to 90%). Based on fermentable sugar yield, the HG3800 treatment corresponded to a substantial increase in theoretical bioethanol output potential per hectare. Concurrently, soil electrical conductivity declined by 24%, soil organic matter increased, and bulk density decreased, reflecting improved soil structure and salinity mitigation. Conclusions The ternary, dose-optimized integration of humic acid, glauconite, and foliar boron represents a novel agronomic strategy that simultaneously enhances soil physicochemical properties, physiological efficiency, and fermentable sugar production. By directly linking yield gains to increased bioethanol feedstock potential, this approach offers a scalable and multifunctional pathway for sustainable bioenergy-oriented sugar beet production in salt-affected sandy soils.","PeriodicalId":20223,"journal":{"name":"Plant and Soil","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147733542","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Plant and SoilPub Date : 2026-04-23DOI: 10.1007/s11104-026-08564-x
Meirong Yan, Chen Ning, Ting Liu, Dandan Gao, Zhanpeng Ye, Jiyang Xiao, Wenyan Cai, Asma Farooq, Wende Yan
{"title":"Modification of soil bioavailable phosphorus by mycorrhizal fungal communities in different tree species combinations under near-naturalized transformation","authors":"Meirong Yan, Chen Ning, Ting Liu, Dandan Gao, Zhanpeng Ye, Jiyang Xiao, Wenyan Cai, Asma Farooq, Wende Yan","doi":"10.1007/s11104-026-08564-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-026-08564-x","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20223,"journal":{"name":"Plant and Soil","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147733545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Plant and SoilPub Date : 2026-04-23DOI: 10.1007/s11104-026-08555-y
Paula Cruces, Marta Pastor-García, Mariana Natali-Bárcenas Rodríguez, Rosana López, Juan Antonio Martín, Juan Piñeiro
{"title":"Chronic canopy decline alters root exudation patterns and rhizosphere chemistry in Fagus sylvatica","authors":"Paula Cruces, Marta Pastor-García, Mariana Natali-Bárcenas Rodríguez, Rosana López, Juan Antonio Martín, Juan Piñeiro","doi":"10.1007/s11104-026-08555-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-026-08555-y","url":null,"abstract":"Aims Root exudates mediate carbon (C) and nutrient exchange between plants and soil microorganisms, yet their responses to chronic tree decline remain poorly understood. We investigated how canopy dieback affects the quantity and chemistry of root exudates in <jats:italic>Fagus sylvatica</jats:italic> L. trees growing at the southern limit of their distribution, where recurrent drought and warming drive forest decline. Methods We combined continuous microclimate monitoring, fine root trait analyses, in situ exudate collection, and untargeted metabolomics to compare declining and healthy trees. Metabolite and functional profile of exudates were characterized through hierarchical molecular classification and stoichiometric and thermodynamic trait characteristics. Results Declining trees released nearly twice as much C through root exudation as healthy individuals. Exudation rates increased with soil moisture in declining trees only, whereas soil temperature showed a similar negative relationship with exudation rates in both healthy and declining trees. Metabolomic analyses revealed distinct chemical fingerprints: exudates from declining trees were enriched in nitrogen and energetically poor compounds, reflected in higher nominal oxidation state of carbon and N:C ratios but lower Gibbs free energy. Conclusions Chronic canopy decline alters both the rate and composition of root exudation, shifting rhizosphere chemistry toward low-energy, nitrogen-enriched substrates that may stimulate microbial respiration and nutrient turnover but reduce soil C stabilization. These findings demonstrate that decline-driven changes in tree C allocation extend belowground, reshaping root–microbe interactions and potentially weakening the long-term C balance of drought-prone forests.","PeriodicalId":20223,"journal":{"name":"Plant and Soil","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147733544","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Plant and SoilPub Date : 2026-04-23DOI: 10.1007/s11104-026-08557-w
Yuchuan Fan, Naba R. Amgain, Abul Rabbany, Matthew VanWeelden, Jehangir H. Bhadha
{"title":"Flood-depth effects on rice soil health depend on sampling time, year, and soil quality index framework","authors":"Yuchuan Fan, Naba R. Amgain, Abul Rabbany, Matthew VanWeelden, Jehangir H. Bhadha","doi":"10.1007/s11104-026-08557-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-026-08557-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20223,"journal":{"name":"Plant and Soil","volume":"143 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147733543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}