Soil moisture promotes manganese bioavailability via alteration of soil microbial community

Key Points

• Manganese bioavailability increases with higher soil moisture levels, impacting plant nutrient uptake and health.
• The microbial community composition shifts significantly with varying soil moisture, influencing manganese solubility.
• Assessment of soil samples across different moisture levels highlighted the role of microbial activity in manganese availability.
• Highlights the importance of moisture management in agriculture for optimizing nutrient uptake, information relevant for cropping practices.