Interactions between Brassica Biofumigants and Soil Microbiota: Causes and Impacts

Biofumigation is used to control soil-borne plant diseases, and it has paramount importance to reduce the cost of chemical fumigants. Information about the field control efficacies and impacts of Brassica-based biofumigation (BBF) on soil bacterial and fungal microbiota is scattered in the literature. Therefore, this review summarizes and discusses the nature and the underlying causes of soil bacterial and fungal community dynamics in response to BBF. In addition, the major factors influencing the interaction between a biofumigant and soil microbiota are discussed. The pros and cons of BBF to soil microbiota and the subsequent impacts on sustainable farming practices are also highlighted.

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This review summarizes the impact and efficacy of Brassica-based biofumigation on soil bacterial and fungal microbiota, discusses the main factors affecting the interaction between biofumigants and soil microbiota, and highlights the pros and cons of biofumigation for soil microbiota and its subsequent impacts on sustainable farming practices.