Effects of short-term application of organic manure on the growth of forage maize (Zea mays L. cv. Kwangpyeongok) and soil bacterial communities

Abstract While chemical fertilizers (CF) ensure rapid crop growth, relying exclusively on them can disrupt natural nutrient cycling and lead to environmental concerns such as nutrient imbalance. In contrast, organic amendments offer a sustainable alternative by promoting resource circulation; howeve...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Su-Yeon Shim, Junkyung Lee, Le Tran Yen Linh, Soo-Ryang Kim, Hyun-Sik Choi, Myung-Gyu Lee, Sun-Goo Hwang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2026-03-01
Subjects:	Microbiome Bacterial community Maize PGPB Compost
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-45179-9