Effects of biogas slurry application on soil microbial communities and in black soils of Northeast China
This project investigates the effects of biogas slurry application on soil microbial communities in black soils of Northeast China. Soil samples were collected from a controlled pot experiment including four treatments: control, chemical fertilizer, biogas slurry, and combined biogas slurry and chemical fertilizer. High-throughput sequencing was performed to characterize bacterial (16S rRNA gene) and fungal (ITS region) community composition. The study aims to evaluate how organic amendments influence soil microbiome structure and soil health, providing insights into sustainable agricultural practices in Mollisol regions.