Correlation between soil properties and growth of Wild-simulated ginseng for site suitability assessment

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Wild-simulated ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer) is typically cultivated in forest environments for more than 7 years, and up to over 20 years, following principles of pesticide- and fertilizer-free management. This study was conducted to identify suitable cultivation sites for wild-simulated ginseng by analyzing the correlation between the growth characteristics of 7- and 13-year-old wild-simulated ginseng and the soil properties of their cultivation sites. The contents of organic matter and total nitrogen in the rhizosphere soil significantly decreased as the cultivation period increased. Correlation analysis revealed a significant negative relationship between root growth characteristics of wild-simulated ginseng and these soil components. The results of this study confirm that organic matter and total nitrogen are significantly correlated with the growth of wild-simulated ginseng, suggesting that these factors may serve as important indicators for selecting suitable cultivation sites. Furthermore, the findings imply that developing soil microbial formulations with high capacities for organic matter decomposition and nitrogen fixation could contribute to establishing sustainable and eco-friendly cultivation techniques for wild-simulated ginseng.