Enhancing Soil Health and Carbon Sequestration through Phytogenic Treatment

Phytogenic bioactive plant products have shown promise in mitigating Australian pasture dieback (PDB) syndrome, a complex condition that adversely affects pasture productivity and sustainability. PDB is characterized by the progressive decline of grass, resulting in reduced soil organic matter. Building upon our previous study, we aimed to further investigate the mechanisms underlying pasture improvement through the phytogenic treatment. Here, we conducted a shotgun metagenomic investigation of the soil microbiome functional pathways affected by this treatment.