Effects of Organic Farming on Soil Probiotics of Double Rice Cropping System in South China

Yufei Li; Puilam Wu; Zhekuan Che; Jiayu Cai; San Wen; Orchid Yan; Xiujie Zhan; Jiaxue Ma

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Effects of Organic Farming on Soil Probiotics of Double Rice Cropping System in South China

Yufei Li

, Puilam Wu

, Zhekuan Che

, Jiayu Cai

, San Wen

, Orchid Yan

, Xiujie Zhan

, Jiaxue Ma^*

Published in American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry (Volume 12, Issue 4)

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Organic management practices of double rice cropping can contribute to soil health and crop productivity. However, the impact of organic versus conventional farming practices (CK) on the diversity and functionality of soil probiotics remains poorly understood, despite growing interest in sustainable agricultural methods. To this end, this study evaluated the effects of these farming systems in double rice production on soil microbial communities using metagenomic sequencing and the PROBIO database. Our study accessed the Shannon and Simpson diversity indices of soil probiotics between the two farming systems. Specifically, the Shannon index values were 93.82 for CK and 93.51 for organic farming, showing no statistically significant difference. Similarly, the Simpson index values were 6.18 for CK and 6.46 for organic farming, also demonstrating no significant variance. However, distinct variations in microbial community compositions were observed. Organic farming significantly increased (P < 0.05) the abundance of probiotics that benefit plant growth and nitrogen supply, but reduced those associated with plant nutrient supply and yield. The results show that while organic farming can positively influence certain microbial functions beneficial for sustainable agriculture, it also presents challenges that may affect crop productivity and ecosystem services. These findings suggest that organic farming practices need to be carefully managed to harness the benefits of enhanced microbial functions without compromising crop yields.

Published in	American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry (Volume 12, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajaf.20241204.12
Page(s)	232-241
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Organic Farming, Conventional Farming, Soil Probiotics, Microbial Diversity, Soil Health

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Li Y, Wu P, Che Z, Cai J, Wen S, et al. Effects of Organic Farming on Soil Probiotics of Double Rice Cropping System in South China. Am J Agric For. 2024;12(4):232-241. doi: 10.11648/j.ajaf.20241204.12

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Yufei Li

International High School Department, Fettes College Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China

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Puilam Wu

International High School Department, Fettes College Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China

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Zhekuan Che

International Department, The Affiliated High School of South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China

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Jiayu Cai

International High School Department, Fettes College Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China

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San Wen

International High School Department, Fettes College Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China

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Orchid Yan

International High School Department, Fettes College Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China

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Xiujie Zhan

International High School Department, Fettes College Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China

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Jiaxue Ma

International High School Department, Fettes College Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China

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  abstract = {Organic management practices of double rice cropping can contribute to soil health and crop productivity. However, the impact of organic versus conventional farming practices (CK) on the diversity and functionality of soil probiotics remains poorly understood, despite growing interest in sustainable agricultural methods. To this end, this study evaluated the effects of these farming systems in double rice production on soil microbial communities using metagenomic sequencing and the PROBIO database. Our study accessed the Shannon and Simpson diversity indices of soil probiotics between the two farming systems. Specifically, the Shannon index values were 93.82 for CK and 93.51 for organic farming, showing no statistically significant difference. Similarly, the Simpson index values were 6.18 for CK and 6.46 for organic farming, also demonstrating no significant variance. However, distinct variations in microbial community compositions were observed. Organic farming significantly increased (P < 0.05) the abundance of probiotics that benefit plant growth and nitrogen supply, but reduced those associated with plant nutrient supply and yield. The results show that while organic farming can positively influence certain microbial functions beneficial for sustainable agriculture, it also presents challenges that may affect crop productivity and ecosystem services. These findings suggest that organic farming practices need to be carefully managed to harness the benefits of enhanced microbial functions without compromising crop yields.
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T1  - Effects of Organic Farming on Soil Probiotics of Double Rice Cropping System in South China

AU  - Yufei Li
AU  - Puilam Wu
AU  - Zhekuan Che
AU  - Jiayu Cai
AU  - San Wen
AU  - Orchid Yan
AU  - Xiujie Zhan
AU  - Jiaxue Ma
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PY  - 2024
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DO  - 10.11648/j.ajaf.20241204.12
T2  - American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
JF  - American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
JO  - American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
SP  - 232
EP  - 241
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2330-8591
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajaf.20241204.12
AB  - Organic management practices of double rice cropping can contribute to soil health and crop productivity. However, the impact of organic versus conventional farming practices (CK) on the diversity and functionality of soil probiotics remains poorly understood, despite growing interest in sustainable agricultural methods. To this end, this study evaluated the effects of these farming systems in double rice production on soil microbial communities using metagenomic sequencing and the PROBIO database. Our study accessed the Shannon and Simpson diversity indices of soil probiotics between the two farming systems. Specifically, the Shannon index values were 93.82 for CK and 93.51 for organic farming, showing no statistically significant difference. Similarly, the Simpson index values were 6.18 for CK and 6.46 for organic farming, also demonstrating no significant variance. However, distinct variations in microbial community compositions were observed. Organic farming significantly increased (P < 0.05) the abundance of probiotics that benefit plant growth and nitrogen supply, but reduced those associated with plant nutrient supply and yield. The results show that while organic farming can positively influence certain microbial functions beneficial for sustainable agriculture, it also presents challenges that may affect crop productivity and ecosystem services. These findings suggest that organic farming practices need to be carefully managed to harness the benefits of enhanced microbial functions without compromising crop yields.

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