Lingli Shen^1,2

1 Tongxiang Hangji Ecological Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd., Tongxiang, 314500 Zhejiang, China
2 Zhejiang Agronomist College, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
Computational Molecular Biology, 2026, Vol. 16, No. 1   
Received: 20 Dec., 2025    Accepted: 24 Jan., 2026    Published: 05 Feb., 2026

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Continuous cucumber cropping has become a common practice in protected agriculture, but it often leads to significant soil degradation and yield decline. This study systematically analyzes the characteristics of soil degradation under continuous cucumber cultivation, focusing on changes in physicochemical properties, nutrient dynamics, and microbial community structure. The mechanisms of continuous cropping obstacles are discussed, including autotoxic effects of root exudates, accumulation of soil-borne pathogens, and environmental stress factors. A case study from a typical production region is presented to illustrate the extent and impacts of soil degradation on crop yield and quality. Based on these findings, integrated management strategies are proposed, including crop rotation, soil amendments, and precision agriculture techniques. This work provides a comprehensive understanding of soil degradation processes and offers practical guidance for sustainable cucumber production.

Continuous cropping; Soil degradation; Cucumber; Soil nutrients; Microbial community