Role of Soil Nutrient Status in Microbial Activity and Disease

Authors

Gretchen F. Sassenrath, Kansas State UniversityFollow
Christopher R. Little, Kansas State University, ManhattanFollow
Xiaomao Lin, Kansas State UniversityFollow

Keywords

charcoal rot, soil nutrient levels, soybeans

Abstract

The soil supports many living organisms, in addition to plants. Bacteria and fungi are critical components of the soil ecosystem and play fundamental roles in the biochemistry of the soil. This study explores the interdependency of the soil microbiome and soil nutrient status.

Recommended Citation

Sassenrath, Gretchen F.; Little, Christopher R.; and Lin, Xiaomao (2025) "Role of Soil Nutrient Status in Microbial Activity and Disease," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 11: Iss. 2. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.8690