Combined application of biochar and halophyte intercropping enhances cucumber yield and quality by ameliorating soil properties in a continuous cropping system Targeted loci environmental

Biochar amendment and halophyte intercropping are viable strategies for alleviating soil degradation in greenhouse systems, specifically the secondary salinization and autotoxicity induced by continuous cropping. Nevertheless, the potential synergistic effects of combining these practices remain poorly understood. This study investigated their synergistic effects on soil properties, microbial communities, and cucumber performance.