# Agricultural practices influence soil microbiome assembly and interactions at different depths identified by machine learning

*PRI Rank #11 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #11 |
| 18m citations | 50 |
| Journal | Communications Biology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s42003-024-07059-8 |
| Corresponding authors | Lei Yu, Jinjun Kan |
| Institution | Beihang University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/mycorrhizal-fungi-and-plant-interactions/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s42003-024-07059-8](https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-024-07059-8)

## Topics

soil microbiome assembly · agricultural practices · machine learning · soil depth gradient · fertility source · prokaryotic communities · Fungal community · Microbial co-occurrence networks · fungi-dominated modules · tillage effects · cover crop · dispersal processes · Stochastic assembly · microbial interactions · depth-dependent patterns · soil health · Sustainable agriculture

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