[Objective] Black soil regions are globally critical for grain production, with their soil health directly impacting world food security and ecological stability. These regions hold significant strategic importance for sustainable agriculture and human health. In recent years, rapid advancements in microbiome research methodologies have highlighted the pivotal role of soil microorganisms in the sustainable utilization and health management of black soil. [Methods] To systematically summarize the research status and trends in black soil microorganisms, we employed “bibliometrix” R package and VOSviewer to conduct bibliometric analysis. We quantitatively analyzed the literature from the Web of Science core collection (2014-2024) and manually screened the abstracts. [Results] The results revealed a surge in the research on black soil microorganisms after 2021, with China, Russia, and the United States being the most prolific contributors. Leading institutions included the Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Key findings were predominantly published in Applied Soil Ecology, Soil Biology & Biochemistry, and Eurasian Soil Science. Current research focuses on microbial networks, biochar applications, and rhizosphere microecology, emphasizing the roles of microorganisms in soil fertility regulation, environmental remediation, soil improvement, climate change responses, and farming system optimization. Studies also explore interactions between microorganisms and environmental factors such as soil aggregates, physicochemical properties, and enzyme activities, with a growing shift toward mechanism insights. [Conclusion] Over the past decade, research on black soil microbiota has rapidly advanced, with current focus on the role of microorganisms in soil fertility enhancement and sustainable utilization. Future studies should integrate cutting-edge technologies such as microbiomics, metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, and metabolomics to comprehensively analyze microbial community distribution, functionality, and regulatory mechanisms. Ultimately, this will provide a robust theoretical and technical foundation for the sustainable use and health enhancement of black soil resources.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |