Chemical fertilizers disrupt the balance of soil microbes from "summary" of The Hidden Half of Nature: The Microbial Roots of Life and Health by David R. Montgomery,Anne Biklé
Chemical fertilizers, often touted as a solution to improve crop yields, can actually have unintended consequences for the health of the soil. When these synthetic fertilizers are applied to agricultural fields, they can disrupt the delicate balance of soil microbes that play a crucial role in nutrient cycling and plant health. The excessive use of chemical fertilizers can lead to an overabundance of certain nutrients in the soil, which can in turn alter the composition of the microbial community. Some microbes may thrive in this nutrient-rich environment, while others may struggle to survive. This imbalance can have far-reaching effects on soil health and fertility. Furthermore, the use of chemical fertilizers can also have a negative impact on the diversity of soil microbes. In a healthy soil ecosystem, a wide variety of microbes work together in a complex web of interactions to ...
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