Increasing awareness of soil microbial ecosystem services (DiverIMPACTS Practice Abstract)

{Tool} Increasing awareness of soil microbial ecosystem services (DiverIMPACTS Practice Abstract). [Mikrobiellen Ökosystemdienstleistungen mehr Beachtung schenken (DiverIMPACTS Practice Abstract).] Creator(s): Tebbe, Christoph and Liu, Bei. Issuing Organisation(s): Thünen-Institut. (2020)

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Summary

This tool provides benefits and practical recommendations of soil microbiomes. Benefits include ecosystem services provided by soil microbiomes, which can be exploited to help to reduce fertiliser and pesticide inputs, as well as to help to improve soil structure and plant health. A better understanding of microbial soil ecosystem services can be instructive to select cropping systems and agricultural practices. Some practical recommendations are to diversify cropping systems, include legumes, preserve soil structure, minimize fertilizer use.

Summary translation

Dieses Instrument bietet Vorteile und praktische Empfehlungen für Bodenmikrobiome. Zu den Vorteilen gehören die von Bodenmikrobiomen erbrachten Ökosystemleistungen, die genutzt werden können, um den Einsatz von Düngemitteln und Pestiziden zu verringern sowie die Bodenstruktur und die Pflanzengesundheit zu verbessern. Ein besseres Verständnis der mikrobiellen Ökosystemleistungen des Bodens kann bei der Auswahl von Anbausystemen und landwirtschaftlichen Verfahren hilfreich sein. Einige praktische Empfehlungen lauten, Anbausysteme zu diversifizieren, Leguminosen einzubeziehen, die Bodenstruktur zu erhalten und den Einsatz von Düngemitteln zu minimieren.

EPrint Type:	Practice tool
Teaser:	Learn more about ecosystem services provided by a healthy soil microbiome.
What problem does the tool address?:	All agricultural soils harbour a microbiome, consisting of a high diversity of bacteria, archaea, fungi, and protists. Together they provide ecosystem services which are crucial for sustainable agriculture and a healthy environment. Agricultural soil management may not deliberately impact microbial diversity function, however it may possibly trigger adverse effects, e.g. higher production of greenhouse gases, increased levels of soil-borne plant pathogens or inefficient use of fertilisers.
What solution does the tool offer?:	Microbiomes strongly respond to environmental changes and management practices such as tillage (till versus no-till) and fertilisation. This responsiveness can be used for stirring their activities. Farming systems should be managed to promote diverse microbiomes, thereby stabilizing microbial ecosystem services. Examples of adapted management schemes are described in recommendations. More knowledge on promoting beneficial microbiomes should be generated through research.
Country:	Germany
Type of Practice Tool:	Practice abstracts
Keywords:	micro-organisms, microbiomes, ecosystem services
Agrovoc keywords:	Language Value URI English micro-organisms http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_4807 English microbiomes http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_10d1f665 English ecosystem services http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1348040570280
Subjects:	Soil > Soil quality Soil > Soil quality > Soil biology Environmental aspects > Biodiversity and ecosystem services
Research affiliation:	European Union > Horizon 2020 > Diverimpacts
Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number:	727482
Related Links:	https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/44346, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/43029, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/43058, https://twitter.com/farm_knowledge/status/1615635398608175111, https://www.facebook.com/organicfarmknowledge/posts/pfbid0PN4jKsYFQ8pLcgQLVKvn35vrwrupph1zA38CEzJnsEA7Wpfvj3zcJbMn9TYChzmHl
Project ID:	ofk
Deposited By:	Rüger, Madelaine Lea
ID Code:	44346
Deposited On:	02 Aug 2022 07:03
Last Modified:	18 Jan 2023 12:08
Document Language:	English, German/Deutsch
Status:	Published

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