Microbial Necromass Amendments Rapid Soil Fertility Enhancement Experimental Database
Description
In response to the short fallow cycle in intensive agriculture and the need for rapid soil fertility enhancement, this study explored a soil-maturation method by adjusting the physical and chemical properties of microbial residues to strengthen soil carbon sequestration capacity. Microbial-residue properties were regulated by controlling particle size (<0.05 mm vs 0.05–2 mm), material type (Embodiment 1 enriched in fungal residues vs Embodiment 2), and moisture status (air-dried vs moist), together with preliminary water management (30%, 50%, or no water addition). Two cinnamon soils with different textures were tested in incubation experiments, during which soil pH, electrical conductivity (EC), water-stable aggregate distribution, aggregate organic carbon content, and microbial community diversity were measured.