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Enhancement of soil aggregation and physical properties through fungal amendments under varying moisture conditions

AbstractSoil structure and aggregation are crucial for soil functionality, particularly under drought conditions. Saprobic soil fungi, known for their resilience in low moisture conditions, are recognized for their influence on soil aggregate dynamics. In this study, we explored the potential of fungal amendments to enhance soil aggregation and hydrological properties across different moisture regimes. We used a selection of 29 fungal isolates, recovered from soils treated under drought conditions and varying in colony density and growth rate, for single‐strain inoculation into sterilized soil microcosms under either low or high moisture (≤−0.96 and –0.03 MPa, respectively). After 8 weeks, we assessed soil aggregate formation and stability, along with soil properties such as soil water content, water hydrophobicity, sorptivity, total fungal biomass and water potential. Our findings indicate that fungal inoculation altered soil hydrological properties and improved soil aggregation, with effects varying based on the fungal strains and soil moisture levels. We found a positive correlation between fungal biomass and enhanced soil aggregate formation and stabilization, achieved by connecting soil particles via hyphae and modifying soil aggregate sorptivity. The improvement in soil water potential was observed only when the initial moisture level was not critical for fungal activity. Overall, our results highlight the potential of using fungal inoculation to improve the structure of agricultural soil under drought conditions, thereby introducing new possibilities for soil management in the context of climate change.
570, Fungi/growth & development, [SDV.SA.SDS]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Agricultural sciences/Soil study, Microbiology, 630, Soil, SDG 13 - Climate Action, Biomass, [SDV.SA.SDS] Life Sciences [q-bio]/Agricultural sciences/Soil study, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Soil Microbiology, Soil/chemistry, Fungi, 500, Water, Droughts, [SDE.BE] Environmental Sciences/Biodiversity and Ecology, Water/chemistry, [SDE.BE]Environmental Sciences/Biodiversity and Ecology
570, Fungi/growth & development, [SDV.SA.SDS]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Agricultural sciences/Soil study, Microbiology, 630, Soil, SDG 13 - Climate Action, Biomass, [SDV.SA.SDS] Life Sciences [q-bio]/Agricultural sciences/Soil study, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Soil Microbiology, Soil/chemistry, Fungi, 500, Water, Droughts, [SDE.BE] Environmental Sciences/Biodiversity and Ecology, Water/chemistry, [SDE.BE]Environmental Sciences/Biodiversity and Ecology
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