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  • Agronomy
  • Plant Science

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  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)/soybean (Glycine max) intercropping is common, but mechanisms for tea quality improvement are unclear.
  • Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for optimizing sustainable tea cultivation practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of tea/soybean intercropping on tea quality, soil nutrients, and soybean growth.
  • To analyze the interrelationships between these factors and elucidate the underlying mechanisms.

Main Methods:

  • Field experiments were conducted to assess tea quality parameters (water extracts, polyphenols, amino acids).
  • Soil nutrient availability (organic matter, N, P, K) and enzyme activities were measured in the tea rhizosphere.
  • Soybean growth parameters (biomass, nodulation, nutrient content) were evaluated, followed by correlation analysis.

Main Results:

  • Intercropping significantly increased tea leaf water extracts, polyphenols, and amino acids.
  • Soil organic matter, available N, P, K, and key enzyme activities were elevated in intercropped plots.
  • Soybean biomass, nodulation, and nutrient content increased, with positive correlations to soil nutrient mobilization and tea quality.

Conclusions:

  • Tea/soybean intercropping enhances tea quality through improved soil nutrient availability and enzyme activities.
  • Soybean root and nodule development plays a key role in mobilizing soil nutrients, benefiting tea quality.
  • This study provides mechanistic insights supporting tea/soybean intercropping for sustainable tea production.