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06 Nov 2026
Original research article |
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Microbiome structure, function, and drivers across different soil groups in an agricultural region of Serbia
Ana Kuzmanović
Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Dragana Tamindžija
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Jordana Ninkov
Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, The National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Jovica Vasin
Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, The National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Mihajla Djan
Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Stanko Milić
Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, The National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Dragan Radnović
Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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We systematically explored the microbial diversity of the three typical soil types (Chernozem, Solonchak and Vertisol) of an important agricultural region. Diversity was greatest in Chernozems and lowest in Solonchaks, with soil pH, iron availability, and calcium carbonate content strongly associated with community composition. These findings help us understand soil health better, support more sustainable farming and integrate Serbia into European soil research space.
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