Solid Microbial Fertilizers Prepared with Different Carriers Have the Potential to Enhance Plant Growth
, Yuexiang Zhou 1, Hui Nie 1, Chong Li 1,2, Xin Liu 1, Jie Lin 1, Xiongfei Zhang 3 and Jinchi Zhang 1,*
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsDear Authors,
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Reviewer 2 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsIn manuscript «Solid microbial fertilizers prepared with different carriers have the potential to enhance plant growth» examines the influence of various solid microbial inoculants on the restoration of degraded soils. The manuscript is in line with the theme of the journal. The article is a relevant study and the findings are interpreted correctly. The conclusions are consistent with the evidence and arguments presented. The manuscript complements existing knowledge, the research is clear and well-structured for the readership.
In the introduction, in sentence «Recent studies have found that microorganisms play important regulatory roles in the phytoremediation of degraded soils [6].», I propose replacing phytoremediation with bioremediation for a more correct statement.
The numbering in the list of references is duplicated.
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Round 2
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThe authors addressed most of the comments during the review process.
I believe the manuscript has been adequately improved and can be considered for publication in the journal Forest."
