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Sep 2026
Early-stage intercropping modulates rhizosphere soil properties, microbiome composition, and photosynthetic physiology of Phellodendron chinense: a comparative analysis of five cultivation systems
Phellodendron chinense is an important medicinal plant in China. However, continuous monoculture has caused soil degradation and physiological constraints, which have become a key bottleneck limiting its sustainable production. Intercropping with companion plants is an effective approach to break this dilemma....
Chuan-Jun Xie, Jiao-Jiao Wu, Peng-Hui Song et al.
· Frontiers in Plant Science · 0 citations