# Enhancing Soil Health and Plant Growth through Microbial Fertilizers: Mechanisms, Benefits, and Sustainable Agricultural Practices

*PRI Rank #2 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #2 |
| 18m citations | 136 |
| Journal | Agronomy |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.3390/agronomy14030609 |
| Corresponding authors | Shuquan Xin |
| Institution | Changchun Normal 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:** [10.3390/agronomy14030609](https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14030609)

## Topics

Biofertilizers · soil microorganisms · soil physicochemical properties · soil microecological balance · root exudates · secondary metabolites · fungal microorganisms · extracellular polysaccharides · soil aggregates · soil compaction · nitrogen phosphorus potassium uptake · fruit yield and quality · pathogen competition · induced systemic resistance · Sustainable agriculture

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). 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. Accessed 2026-07-23.

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