Chemical composition and ecological adaptation of Populus (Salicaceae) species and hybrids depending on soil and environmental conditions
Abstract
rhizosphere microbiomes and leaf litter decomposition regulates nutrient cycling and microbial biomass. Beyond integration, the review identifies critical gaps, notably the lack of long-term field validation of soil-microbiome-metabolite linkages and the need for directed breeding of poplar varieties with specific metabolite traits. By outlining how selective breeding, metabolomics, and chemical modification of plant-derived compounds can be harnessed for bio-based materials and pharmaceuticals, and by providing region-specific case studies in urban greening, phytoremediation, bioenergy, and agroforestry, this synthesis establishes a framework for translating biochemical insights into applied strategies for ecosystem restoration and sustainable land use.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Bioenergy crop production and management
Agroforestry and silvopastoral systems
Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Publication details
- Journal / source
- RSC Advances
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 3368–3386
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN