Influence of intensive land use in mountain environments on bacterial diversity
Intensive farming, characterized by the constant use of agricultural inputs such as mineralfertilizers, pesticides, and animal waste, aims to increase productivity and soil fertility.However, these practices can impact the physical and chemical properties of the soil and alterthe composition of microbial communities. Animal residues are widely employed inagriculture. However, their indiscriminate use without proper treatment can result in changesto soil microbiota and pose public health risks.