Review - Soil Sulfur Dynamics and Their Role in Plant Growth and Development
Abstract
Sulfur (S) is an essential nutrient for plant growth, crucial for protein synthesis, enzyme function, and chlorophyll production. In acidic tropical soils, sulfur dynamics are influenced by various factors, particularly soil acidity, organic matter content, and microbial activity. This review explores the sources, transformation, availability, and cycling of Sulfur in acidic tropical soils, emphasizing its role in agriculture and ecosystem sustainability, focusing on the sources, transformation, and factors affecting sulfur availability. The weathering of minerals, especially from sulfate and sulfide minerals, contributes to the long-term supply of Sulfur in soil ecosystems. Microbial activity and soil temperature play key roles in the mineralization process of Sulfur. Plants' sulfate absorption is affected by soil conditions, including pH, texture, and organic matter content. Data indicate that acidic conditions can inhibit microbial activity, reducing sulfur availability. These findings suggest that the importance of managing sulfur availability to enhance agricultural yields in acidic tropical soils and the potential for developing microbe-based fertilizers to improve nutrient absorption efficiency by plants
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