The Effect of Biochar-Based Organic Amendments on the Structure of Soil Bacterial Community and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.)

The taxonomic and functional diversity of bacteria in seven different experimental variants applied to soil under a maize plantation was determined by means next-generation sequencing biochemical methods. aim the study discover differences structure level enzymatic activity (BIF—biochemical index fertility) after application biofertiliser made lignocellulosic substrate biochar containing various microorganisms (algae, mycorrhizal fungi Glomus genus or consortium Bacillus sp. bacteria). chemical composition yield crops measurable indicator effectiveness fertilisers. biofertilisers influenced both percentage share individual bacterial operational units (OTU). cultivation also modified qualitative quantitative changes microbiome. A canonical variate analysis (CVA) showed that pH exhibited minimal positive correlation with selected plant parameters, exception variant arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM). Moreover, AM significantly increased BIF value, seeds starch content plants. comprehensive nature research allowed for deepening systematization existing knowledge on influence addition parameters biodiversity environment. Additionally, inclusion chemical, sanitary brought view taking place environment discussed factor. Apart from agronomic aspect (integrated crop cultivation—Directive 2009/128/EC) our study, it closely related environmental protection, as proved biochar-based could be an alternative mineral fertilisation.