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Mechanism Research and Comprehensive Prevention and Control of Continuous Cropping Obstacles of Horticultural Crops

A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Protected Culture".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 April 2024) | Viewed by 8109

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Prof. Dr. Zhiquan Mao

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College of Horticulture Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, Shandong, China
Interests: old apple orchards; soil; soil microbial community structure; optimization technology
Dr. Chengmiao Yin

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College of Horticulture Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, Shandong, China
Interests: apple; apple replant disease; mechanism; biological control technology

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Dear Colleagues,

Continuous cropping obstacles refer to the phenomenon of reduced crop yields, poor quality, poor growth, and increased pests and diseases caused by planting the same crops on the same field for many years under normal management measures. European and American countries call it “replanting disease” or “replanting problem”, Japan calls it “land avoidance phenomenon” or “continuous cropping obstacle”, and it is often called “replanting problem” in China. As a widespread agricultural problem, continuous cropping obstacles is a serious threat to the horticultural crops of the world. The occurrence mechanism of continuous cropping obstacles is complex and diverse. Therefore, the pathogenesis and comprehensive prevention and control of continuous cropping obstacles in horticultural crops will be a research hot topic in the future. In this Special Issue, articles (including original research papers, perspectives, hypotheses, opinions, reviews, and methods) that focus on Mechanism Research and Comprehensive Prevention and Control of Continuous Cropping Obstacles of Horticultural Crops.

Prof. Dr. Zhiquan Mao
Dr. Chengmiao Yin
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • continuous cropping obstacles
  • horticultural crops
  • mechanism
  • comprehensive prevention and control

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Effects of Crystal Lime Sulfur Fumigation and Application of Root-Growth-Promoting Agents on the Control of Apple Replant Disease
by Qun Xia, Weitao Jiang, Shaochun Liu, Lei Qin, Guangyu Zhao, Zhao Li, Chengmiao Yin, Zhiquan Mao and Yanfang Wang
Horticulturae 2023, 9(8), 901; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9080901 - 08 Aug 2023
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Apple replant disease (ARD) is seriously hindering the development of the apple industry. This experiment assessed the effects of two different root-growth-promoting agents (Indoleacetic acid and nutrient elements) on the microbial environment of apple-replanted soil and the growth of apple rootstock Malus hupehensis [...] Read more.
Apple replant disease (ARD) is seriously hindering the development of the apple industry. This experiment assessed the effects of two different root-growth-promoting agents (Indoleacetic acid and nutrient elements) on the microbial environment of apple-replanted soil and the growth of apple rootstock Malus hupehensis Rehd. seedlings after fumigation with crystal lime sulfur. The results showed that the simultaneous application of crystal lime sulfur, indoleacetic acid, and nutrient elements (T4) improved the biomass of Malus hupehensis Rehd. seedlings. It also enhanced the activities of soil enzymes and root antioxidant enzymes (SOD, POD, CAT). Their activities were significantly higher than in the individual treatments and resulted in a decrease in malondialdehyde (MDA) content. The T4 treatment significantly increased the net photosynthetic rate and chlorophyll content of the plant, thus effectively increasing the plant growth status. After fumigation, the amount of soil microorganisms was reduced, and the amount of bacteria and actinomycetes was increased after mixed application with the root-growth-promoting agent. The abundance of different species such as Pseudallescheria, Guehomyces, Trichoderma, Bacillus, Gaiella, and Sphingomonas was effectively increased, and the amount of Fusarium oxysporum was reduced. Through correlation analysis between different species and plant and soil enzymes, we found that the different species were positively correlated with root respiration rate and SOD activity and negatively correlated with MDA content. The differentially accumulated microbial species may be the key microorganism that promotes plant growth. Therefore, the simultaneous application of crystal lime sulfur, indoleacetic acid, and nutrient elements can optimize the apple replant soil environment and promote the growth of Malus hupehensis Rehd. seedlings, and can be used to control apple replant disease. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Mechanism Research and Comprehensive Prevention and Control of Continuous Cropping Obstacles of Horticultural Crops)
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13 Cycles of Consecutive Tomato Monoculture Cropping Alter Soil Chemical Properties and Soil Fungal Community in Solar Greenhouse
by Hongdan Fu, Meiqi Guo, Xuan Shan, Xiaolan Zhang, Zhouping Sun, Yufeng Liu and Tianlai Li
Horticulturae 2023, 9(4), 505; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9040505 - 19 Apr 2023
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Consecutive tomato monoculture cropping (CTM) obstacles severely restrict the development of facility tomato industry in China. However, the effect of CTM on the soil fungal community in greenhouses is still unclear. Here, we aim to identify the variation of soil chemical properties and [...] Read more.
Consecutive tomato monoculture cropping (CTM) obstacles severely restrict the development of facility tomato industry in China. However, the effect of CTM on the soil fungal community in greenhouses is still unclear. Here, we aim to identify the variation of soil chemical properties and soil fungal community associated with CTM for 1, 3, 5, 9 and 13 cycles. The results indicated that CTM led to a significant increase in soil total phosphorus (TP) and soil electrical conductivity (EC) value. CTM, though, significantly increased soil fungal community diversity, yet also led to the imbalance of soil fungal community compositions. Specifically, a beneficial soil fungus, Chaetomiaceae, decreased significantly at CTM13, while several soil pathogenic fungi, including Fusarium and Cladosporium, increased significantly at CTM13. A redundancy analysis (RDA) indicated that soil EC value, pH and TP had a greater impact on soil fungal community structure. Structural-equation-model (SEM) analysis indicated that, when compared with CTM3–CTM9, the decline of tomato fruit fresh weight per plant (TFFW) at CTM13 might be related to the significant increase in soil EC value, soil Fusarium and Cladosporium. Thus, appropriately decreasing soil EC and soil pathogenic fungi and enhancing soil beneficial fungi under a CTM system is crucially important for sustainable tomato production in greenhouses. Full article
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Peanut Root Exudates Suppress Fusarium solani and Modulate the Microbial Community Structure of Rhizosphere in Grape Replant Soil
by Jiale Zhang, Qianwen Liu, Kun Li and Li Ma
Horticulturae 2022, 8(10), 892; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8100892 - 29 Sep 2022
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Replant disease significantly hinders the development of the grape industry, and the imbalance of the rhizosphere microecological environment is one of the fundamental reasons hindering grape replants. Peanut is a common intercropping crop, and whether the root exudates of peanut can alleviate grape [...] Read more.
Replant disease significantly hinders the development of the grape industry, and the imbalance of the rhizosphere microecological environment is one of the fundamental reasons hindering grape replants. Peanut is a common intercropping crop, and whether the root exudates of peanut can alleviate grape replant obstacles is still unknown. In this study, the effects of exogenous peanut root exudates on replanting grapevine growth, and the microbial community structure of grapevine replant soils were studied. The results showed that peanut root exudates could promote the growth of replanting grapevine seedlings; enhance root vigor and SOD activity, increasing 55.18% and 95.71%, respectively; and reduce the MDA content of root, decreasing 31.10%. After peanut exudate treatment, the growth of Fusarium solanum, an important harmful fungus that is an obstacle to grape replant, was inhibited. The relative abundances of Gaiella in bacteria and Cystobasidium and Mortierella in fungi increased, and the potential pathogen fungi Fusicolla decreased. Peanut root exudates also modified the soil bacterial and fungal community in a certain range and increased the interaction among the bacteria of grapevine rhizosphere soil. However, they loosened the interaction among fungi. There are extensive mutualistic interactions among bacteria or fungi in grape rhizosphere assemblages after peanut exudates treatment. Therefore, peanut root exudates might be helpful in changing the soil microbial environment and alleviating the grape replanting obstacle. Full article
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Effects of Different Forms of Tagetes erecta Biofumigation on the Growth of Apple Seedlings and Replanted Soil Microbial Environment
by Xiaofang Wang, Kang Li, Shaozhuo Xu, Yanan Duan, Haiyan Wang, Chengmiao Yin, Xuesen Chen, Zhiquan Mao and Kun Xiang
Horticulturae 2022, 8(7), 633; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8070633 - 13 Jul 2022
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Apple replant disease (ARD) is a common soil disease that occurs in apple-growing areas around the world, causing root tip rot and necrosis, plant growth retardation and even plant death. Biofumigation is a promising strategy for controlling ARD due to its advantages of [...] Read more.
Apple replant disease (ARD) is a common soil disease that occurs in apple-growing areas around the world, causing root tip rot and necrosis, plant growth retardation and even plant death. Biofumigation is a promising strategy for controlling ARD due to its advantages of convenient application and being environmentally friendly. Tagetes erecta is an effective biological fumigant, but its effect on ARD is unclear. In the present study, we used Malus hupehensis Rehd. seedlings as the test material to detect the mitigating effects of different forms of T. erecta: air-dried sample (DS), fresh samples (FS) and fresh sample infusion solution (IS) on ARD. The effects of different forms of T. erecta on the growth of apple seedlings, leaf photosynthesis, root antioxidant enzyme, soil enzymatic activity and microbial environment were investigated. Compared with the CK treatments, DS, FS, and IS treatments all significantly increased the biomass of apple seedlings and promoted root growth under replanting conditions. Among them, DS showed the best results. The activity of antioxidant enzyme including superoxide dismutase, peroxidase and catalase were significantly increased in roots grown in soils treated with T. erecta. Moreover, T. erecta treatment also increased the activity of soil urease, phosphatase, sucrase and catalase enzyme, significantly altered the abundance of soil fungal communities and, in particular, reduced the abundance of Fusarium oxysporum, the main causal fungus of ARD. Therefore, our results suggest that biofumigation of different forms of T. erecta enhanced the resistance of ARD by regulating root reactive oxygen levels and improving the soil fungal communities. Full article
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The Variation of Soil Phosphorus Fractions and Microbial Community Composition under Consecutive Cucumber Cropping in a Greenhouse
by Ting Bian, Shiwei Zheng, Xiao Li, Shuang Wang, Xiaolan Zhang, Zhen Wang, Xiaoxia Li, Hongdan Fu and Zhouping Sun
Horticulturae 2022, 8(4), 320; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8040320 - 10 Apr 2022
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The distribution of phosphorus (P) fractions in soil plays a decisive role in soil P bioavailability; however, the characteristics of soil P fractions under consecutive cropping in a solar greenhouse remain unclear. To evaluate the effects of the long-term successive vegetable cropping on [...] Read more.
The distribution of phosphorus (P) fractions in soil plays a decisive role in soil P bioavailability; however, the characteristics of soil P fractions under consecutive cropping in a solar greenhouse remain unclear. To evaluate the effects of the long-term successive vegetable cropping on soil P fractions and the microbial community composition in greenhouse soil, a continuous long-term cropping experiment was conducted using cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) in a solar greenhouse starting from 2006 to 2018. Soil P fractions and the microbial community composition were determined using the Hedley continuous extraction method and the phospholipid fatty acid (PLFA) method, respectively, in the 1st, 9th, 13th, and 21st rounds of cultivation. The soil total phosphorus (TP) content increased from 0.90 g·kg−1 in the 1st round to 3.07 g·kg−1 in the 21st round of cucumber cultivation. With an increase in continuous cropping rounds, soil available phosphorus (AP) increased and the phosphorus activation coefficient (PAC) decreased, with no significant difference between the 13th and 21st rounds. After 21 rounds of continuous cropping, the soil organic matter (SOM) content was 16.34 g·kg−1, 1.42 times that of the 1st round. The abundance of soil bacteria, actinomycetes, Gram-negative bacteria (G−), Gram-positive bacteria (G+), and total PLFAs initially increased with continuous cropping rounds, but then decreased significantly, and the ratios of fungi:bacteria (F/B) and G+/G− bacteria also increased significantly with continuous cropping rounds. The contents of soil labile P, moderately labile P, and non-labile P increased significantly over 21 continuous cropping rounds. Together, these results demonstrate that long-term continuous cropping can directly lead to the accumulation of P fractions, but it can also affect the abundance of actinomycetes through SOM enrichment, which indirectly leads to the accumulation of non-labile P. This study provides a theoretical basis for future soil P fertilizer management and vegetable production sustainability. Full article
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