Frontiers in Soil Science | Plant-Soil Interactions

Original Research

Accepted on 05 Mar 2026

Effects of reduced chemical fertilizer application combined with fulvic acid organic fertilizer on soil enzyme activity, bacterial communities, and peanut yield

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Chen Sun
long Guo Huai
Bin Wang
sheng Jiu Sun
Lei Cui

Frontiers in Soil Science

Original Research

Accepted on 02 Mar 2026

A soil quality index reflecting the ease of root water uptake

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Mohammad Hossein Mohammadi
Asma Fathinejad
Zahra Karimzadeh
Meisam Nazari

Frontiers in Soil Science

Opinion

Published on 20 Feb 2026

Metal nanofungicides as emerging tools for crop disease control: an opinion article

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Cecilia Hernández-Ramírez
Jesusita Rosas-Diaz
Mario J. Romellón-Cerino
Antonio Priego-Clemente
Heriberto Cruz-Martínez

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2026.1778571

345 views

Review

Accepted on 16 Feb 2026

Re-engineering of Nanofertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture: Synthesis, Mechanistic Insights, Toxicity and Regulatory Frontiers

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Mubashir Sadiq V
Deepanjali Gupta
Omji Nath MS
Isha Tehseen
Dr Shubham Durgude
Prince Kumar
Mohammed Salman CK
Shemeem Shah

Frontiers in Soil Science

Original Research

Published on 12 Feb 2026

Antagonistic interaction between zinc and cadmium in cocoa (Theobroma cacao L. var. CCN-51) seedlings amended with rock phosphate

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Henry Díaz-Chuquizuta
María Esmilda Malca Quezada
Geomar Vallejos-Torres
Juan Pablo Cuevas-Giménez
Hugo Alfredo Huamaní Yupanqui
Martín Sánchez Ojanasta
Richard Solórzano
Boris Martínez

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2026.1746654

722 views

Original Research

Accepted on 11 Feb 2026

From static grids to dynamic response models: Predicting wheat phosphorus needs with Random Forest

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Amine Kassam
Lotfi Khiari
Ismail Kouera
Hamza Jouichat

Frontiers in Soil Science

139 views

Systematic Review

Published on 04 Feb 2026

Plant- and soil-derived polyphenols shape soil microbiomes and crop outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Okechukwu Paul-Chima Ugwu
Fabian C. Ogenyi
Esther Ugo Alum
Mariam Basajja
Jovita Nnenna Ugwu
Chinyere N. Ugwu
Regina Idu Ejemot-Nwadiaro
Michael Ben Okon
Uti Daniel Ejim
Mundu M. Mustafa

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2026.1753138

653 views

Original Research

Published on 23 Jan 2026

Preliminary correlation analysis reveals the relationship between ginsenosides in multi stem ginseng and soil properties

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Zhefeng Xu
Yuqiu Chen
Yan Xue
Kemeng Zhang
Ruixue Yang
Yibing Wang
Jiahong Sui
Yingmei Sun
Jing Fang
Qinghe Zhang

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2025.1733495

318 views

Original Research

Published on 17 Dec 2025

Effects of graphene oxide plus external bacterial agents on accelerating poplar leaf-litter decomposition in saline–alkali soil

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Jun Qiao
Jiahao Liu
Xiaokang Chen
Xianbo He
Jianguo Zhao
Guibin Ma

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2025.1694914

843 views

Original Research

Published on 20 Oct 2025

Assessing crop evapotranspiration and edaphoclimatic variability for basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) under ENSO-modulated tropical conditions in Colombia

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Jose Isidro Beltran-Medina
Sofiane Ouazaa
Nesrine Chaali
Camilo Ignacio Jaramillo Barrios
Kelly Johana Pedroza Berrío
Jose Alvaro Hoyos Cartagena
John Edinson Calderón Carvajal

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2025.1621669

1,638 views

Original Research

Published on 04 Aug 2025

Trade-offs of tropical cover crops: enhanced carbon inputs and soybean yield offset higher N2O emissions

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Victória Santos Souza
Mariana Teixeira Borges
Bruna Emanuele Schiebelbein
Lucas Pecci Canisares
Jorge Luiz Locatelli
Larissa de Souza Bortolo
Darliane de Castro Santos
Leandro Pereira Pacheco
Carlos Eduardo P. Cerri
Maurício Roberto Cherubin

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2025.1630385

2,588 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 24 Jun 2025

Disentangling the functioning of native soil microbes in enhancing nutritional value of Aloe vera and soil health parameters

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Neha Singh Chandel
H. B. Singh
Anukool Vaishnav

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2025.1576176

1,767 views

Original Research

Published on 01 Apr 2025

Predicting select soil health genes using hyperspectral reflectance in nematode-infected and drought stressed greenhouse cotton

in Plant-Soil Interactions

John P. Brooks
Martin J. Wubben
Renotta K. Smith
Josh Waldbieser
Sathishkumar Samiappan
Purushothaman Ramamoorthy
Raju Bheemanahalli

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2025.1499491

2,264 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 24 Mar 2025

Organic fertilizers and their efficacy on soil characteristics, growth and yield of cauliflower (Brassica oleraceae var. botrytis) in sandy loam soil of Nepal

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Vivek Ghimirey
Jay Chaurasia
Roshni Dhungana
Balika Poudel

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2025.1556283

4,475 views
7 citations

Original Research

Published on 21 Feb 2025

Influence of foliar and soil potassium fertilizer on ratoon sugarcane performance: yield, quality, and nutrient uptake

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Kamonrat Khontiang
Daojarus Ketrot
Saowanuch Tawornpruek
Chalermchart Wongleecharoen
Tawatchai Inboonchuay
Acharaporn Wongsuksri

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2025.1502972

2,919 views
2 citations

Editorial

Published on 13 Jan 2025

Editorial: Strategies to reduce fertilizers: how to maintain crop productivity and profitability in agricultural acidic soils

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Ingrid Martínez
Claudia Di Bene
Patricio Sandaña

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2024.1549217

1,865 views
2 citations

Editorial

Published on 06 Sep 2024

Editorial: Unearthing and harnessing the power of the soil microbiome and mycorrhizas to enhance plant nutrient utilization under climate stress

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Debasis Mitra
Andrés Rodríguez-Seijo
Priyanka Adhikari
Sergio de los Santos Villalobos
Periyasamy Panneerselvam
Maddalena Del Gallo
Marika Pellegrini

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2024.1485795

1,987 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 27 Mar 2024

Comparative analysis and prediction of cation exchange capacity via summation: influence of biochar type and nutrient ratios

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Joao Arthur Antonangelo
Steven Culman
Hailin Zhang

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2024.1371777

10,858 views
45 citations

Original Research

Published on 09 Oct 2023

Use of hardwood mulch applications to improve soil characteristics of Alfisols used in Florida citrus production

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Lukas M. Hallman
John M. Santiago
John-Paul Fox
Marco Pitino
Robert G. Shatters
Lorenzo Rossi

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2023.1200847

3,604 views
6 citations

Original Research

Published on 06 Oct 2023

Artificial intelligence unveils key interactions between soil properties and climate factors on Boletus edulis and B. reticulatus mycelium in chestnut orchards of different ages

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Serena Santolamazza-Carbone
Laura Iglesias-Bernabé
Mariana Landin
Elena Benito Rueda
M. Esther Barreal
Pedro Pablo Gallego

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2023.1159793

4,128 views
4 citations

Original Research

Published on 01 Aug 2023

Pore scale modeling of the mutual influence of roots and soil aggregation in the rhizosphere

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Maximilian Rötzer
Alexander Prechtel
Nadja Ray

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2023.1155889

3,377 views
7 citations

Original Research

Published on 20 Jun 2023

Predicting changes in soil organic carbon after a low dosage and one-time addition of biochar blended with manure and nitrogen fertilizer

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Maren Oelbermann
Runshan W. Jiang
Meaghan A. Mechler

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2023.1209530

3,472 views
5 citations

Perspective

Published on 30 Mar 2023

Exploiting crop genotype-specific root-soil interactions to enhance agronomic efficiency

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Elizabeth M. Baggs
Jill E. Cairns
Blessing Mhlanga
César Daniel Petroli
Jordan Chamberlin
Hannes Karwat
Victor Kommerell
Christian Thierfelder
Eric Paterson
Manje S. Gowda

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2023.1125604

3,190 views
10 citations

Original Research

Published on 20 Mar 2023

Composition and spore abundance of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in sweet potato producing areas in Uganda

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Ruth Wilhem Mukhongo
Peter Ebanyat
Cargele Masso
John Baptist Tumuhairwe

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2023.1152524

7,979 views
12 citations

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articles

Effects of reduced chemical fertilizer application combined with fulvic acid organic fertilizer on soil enzyme activity, bacterial communities, and peanut yield

A soil quality index reflecting the ease of root water uptake

Metal nanofungicides as emerging tools for crop disease control: an opinion article

Re-engineering of Nanofertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture: Synthesis, Mechanistic Insights, Toxicity and Regulatory Frontiers

Antagonistic interaction between zinc and cadmium in cocoa (Theobroma cacao L. var. CCN-51) seedlings amended with rock phosphate

From static grids to dynamic response models: Predicting wheat phosphorus needs with Random Forest

Plant- and soil-derived polyphenols shape soil microbiomes and crop outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Preliminary correlation analysis reveals the relationship between ginsenosides in multi stem ginseng and soil properties

Effects of graphene oxide plus external bacterial agents on accelerating poplar leaf-litter decomposition in saline–alkali soil

Assessing crop evapotranspiration and edaphoclimatic variability for basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) under ENSO-modulated tropical conditions in Colombia

Trade-offs of tropical cover crops: enhanced carbon inputs and soybean yield offset higher N2O emissions

Disentangling the functioning of native soil microbes in enhancing nutritional value of Aloe vera and soil health parameters

Predicting select soil health genes using hyperspectral reflectance in nematode-infected and drought stressed greenhouse cotton

Organic fertilizers and their efficacy on soil characteristics, growth and yield of cauliflower (Brassica oleraceae var. botrytis) in sandy loam soil of Nepal

Influence of foliar and soil potassium fertilizer on ratoon sugarcane performance: yield, quality, and nutrient uptake

Editorial: Strategies to reduce fertilizers: how to maintain crop productivity and profitability in agricultural acidic soils

Editorial: Unearthing and harnessing the power of the soil microbiome and mycorrhizas to enhance plant nutrient utilization under climate stress

Comparative analysis and prediction of cation exchange capacity via summation: influence of biochar type and nutrient ratios

Use of hardwood mulch applications to improve soil characteristics of Alfisols used in Florida citrus production

Artificial intelligence unveils key interactions between soil properties and climate factors on Boletus edulis and B. reticulatus mycelium in chestnut orchards of different ages

Pore scale modeling of the mutual influence of roots and soil aggregation in the rhizosphere

Predicting changes in soil organic carbon after a low dosage and one-time addition of biochar blended with manure and nitrogen fertilizer

Exploiting crop genotype-specific root-soil interactions to enhance agronomic efficiency

Composition and spore abundance of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in sweet potato producing areas in Uganda