Agricultural Jiaosu derived from Humulus scandens enhances tomato seedling growth through soil fertility improvement and microbial community reconstruction
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: • The Humulus scandens 100 × diluted AJ optimally promotes tomato growth, especially in root development. • AJ enhances soil available N/P, boosts cellulase/protease activity, and alleviates acidity, but has limited effect on K. • AJ reshapes soil microbiomes, increasing beneficial Proteobacteria and Ascomycota while reducing Basidiomycota. • Improved soil fertility and restructured microbial communities underpin AJ's growth-promoting mechanism. • AJ's raw material costs reduce by around 40% compared to chemical nutrient solutions.
Source: Industrial Crops and Products
Institution: Henan Agricultural University
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,720
OpenAlex ID: W7162771855