Abstract:Soil acidification is prevalent in China, significantly affecting crop growth, yield, quality, and ecological diversity. Compared with traditional physical and chemical methods of soil amelioration, microbial approaches have gained prominence in recent years due to their cost-effectiveness and environmental friendliness. Acid-tolerant bacteria, as microorganisms capable of thriving in acidic environments, have shown immense potential in soil improvement through various mechanisms. However, systematic reviews on the functional mechanisms of acid-tolerant bacteria in ameliorating acidic soils are currently lacking. Thus, this paper, based on an analysis of the causes and consequences of soil acidification, elaborates on the acid tolerance and acidic soil improvement mechanisms of acid-tolerant bacteria, and summarizes the current applications of acid-tolerant bacteria in agricultural production, providing theoretical support and practical guidance for advancing the application of acid-tolerant bacteria in acidic soils.