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Mucilage addition increases aggregate stability and tolerance of microbes to soil drying

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Warren, C. R., Rabbi, S. M.F. and Young, I. M. (2026) Mucilage addition increases aggregate stability and tolerance of microbes to soil drying. Plant and Soil . https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-026-08585-6

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Abstract

Polysaccharide-rich mucilage from plant roots alters soil structure and microbial microhabitats, potentially modifying microbial responses to drying and rewetting. Here we tested the hypotheses that mucilage strengthens soil aggregates, increases microbial survival during dry–rewet cycles, and alters respiration responses to drying and rewetting.

Item Type:Article
Corporate Creators:Department of Primary Industries, Queensland
Business groups:Agriculture
Additional Information:DPI Authors: Sheikh Rabbi
Keywords:Birch effect; EPS; Microbial biomass; Microbial survival; Polysaccharide; Respiration; Soil structure
Subjects:Science > Microbiology
Agriculture > Agriculture (General) > Soils. Soil science > Soil chemistry
Agriculture > Agriculture (General) > Soils. Soil science > Soil and crops. Soil-plant relationships. Soil productivity
Live Archive:14 May 2026 23:42
Last Modified:14 May 2026 23:42

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