Article
Environmental Sciences
Weilin Yang, Wu Xiang, Zhengyu Bao, Chunlei Huang, Ming Ma, Xinzhe Lu, Lingyang Yao, Yong Wang
Summary: This study evaluates the contribution of iron-organic matter associations to the phosphorus sorption capacity of peatland. It finds that the associations of iron and organic matter contribute more to the phosphorus retention ability of peat soils compared to inorganic iron minerals.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mitra Amini, Juan Antelo, Sarah Fiol, Rasoul Rahnemaie
Summary: This study evaluated the variations in extractable-P in soils under different redox conditions. The results showed that the solid to solution ratio and bicarbonate concentration significantly affected the extraction of phosphate, with more phosphate extracted under anoxic conditions. The effect of bicarbonate concentration was more pronounced in soil samples with higher organic carbon content. The CD-MUSIC model successfully predicted the effect of solid to solution ratio on extractable-P under both oxic and anoxic conditions.
Article
Soil Science
Apinya Saentho, Worachart Wisawapipat, Phrueksa Lawongsa, Surachet Aramrak, Nattaporn Prakongkep, Wantana Klysubun, Iso Christl
Summary: In tropical sandy soils with low total and available phosphorus content, Al/Fe (hydr)oxides and kaolinite play a pivotal role in controlling the pH-dependent solubility of PO4-P.
Article
Agronomy
Zahra Gheshlaghi, Reza Khorassani, Javier Abadia
Summary: This study demonstrates that the application of Fe mining sub-products, thiols and the combination of Fe(III)-EDDHA and thiols can alleviate moderate Fe deficiency in soybean grown in a calcareous soil.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Giulio Verna, Annamaria Sila, Marina Liso, Mauro Mastronardi, Marcello Chieppa, Hellas Cena, Pietro Campiglia
Summary: Iron deficiency affects people of all ages globally, particularly IBD patients, women, and children. Current therapies can restore normal levels but may have side effects, leading to a growing interest in innovative nutritional supplements and iron-rich superfoods.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lei Xia, Arne Vangansbeke, Florian Lauryssen, Erik Smolders
Summary: Iron-rich by-products can be added to sediments to reduce eutrophication risks by immobilizing phosphate. The effectiveness of these by-products in immobilizing phosphate depends on their mineralogy, specific surface area, and redox stability. This study investigated the key properties of eleven Fe-rich by-products in immobilizing phosphate in sediments. The results showed that the oxalate extractable Fe content was strongly correlated to the adsorption of phosphate under aerobic conditions. The redox stability of the by-products affected the release of Fe and the overall reduction of phosphate in sediments.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Tyler Hopewell, Federico Selvi, Hans-Juergen Ensikat, Maximilian Weigend
Summary: This study investigated trichome biomineralization in 36 species of Mediterranean Brassicaceae from ultramafic and calcareous soils. The research found that soil chemistry had limited influence on trichome biomineralization, with calcium carbonate being the dominant biomineral, followed by calcium phosphate and silica. The study also observed that hyperaccumulation of Ni or variations in Mg:Ca ratios in the soil did not significantly impact the chemical composition of trichome biominerals.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Amy L. Barnett, Michael J. Wenger, Fakir M. Yunus, Chowdhury Jalal, Diane M. Dellavalle
Summary: In a iron fortification trial conducted in Bangladesh, the provision of iron-fortified lentils showed a positive effect on improving iron status and enhancing cognitive performance among adolescent girls.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ali Sungkar, Saptawati Bardosono, Rima Irwinda, Nurul R. M. Manikam, Rini Sekartini, Bernie E. Medise, Sri S. Nasar, Siti Helmyati, Anna Surti Ariani, Juntika Nurihsan, Emi Nurjasmi, Levina Chandra Khoe, Charisma Dilantika, Ray Wagiu Basrowi, Yvan Vandenplas
Summary: Iron deficiency anemia has a significant impact on global public health and interventions should be implemented at different life stages. In the Indonesian consensus, experts agreed that health education and nutritional intervention should start from adolescence, and called for expanding strategies through political, educational, and nutritional interventions.
Article
Soil Science
Vinicius Augusto Filla, Anderson Prates Coelho, Adrien Dorvalino Ferroni, Angelica Santos Rabelo de Souza Bahia, Jose Marques
Summary: The study showed that using magnetic susceptibility can achieve highly accurate estimation of soil clay content, especially improving estimation precision for soil samples with clay content below 200 g/kg.
Article
Soil Science
Clistenes Williams Araujo do Nascimento, Fernando Bruno Viera da Silva, Adelazil de Brito Fabricio Neta, Caroline Miranda Biondi, Simone Aparecida da Silva Lins, Agenor Bezerra de Almeida Junior, Welka Preston
Summary: This study examined how geopedology-climate interactions affect the distribution of selenium in soils in two northeastern Brazil states. The results showed that precipitation and bedrock are the main factors influencing regional selenium distribution, while clay and organic matter contents in the soil have a local impact on selenium values.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yizhou He, Yang Yang, Wenting Chi, Shiwen Hu, Guojun Chen, Qi Wang, Kuan Cheng, Chao Guo, Tongxu Liu, Bingqing Xia
Summary: This study investigates the transformation of antimony (Sb) in paddy fields and identifies the key processes involved. The results show that under anaerobic conditions, the release of Sb is facilitated by the reductive dissolution of iron, the release of soil colloids, and dissolved organic carbon. In the subsequent aerobic phase, the oxidation of Sb(III) by reactive oxygen species leads to increased levels of dissolved Sb(V). These findings contribute to a better understanding of the biogeochemical cycling of Sb in paddy systems.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Danial Dehnad, Behrouz Ghorani, Bahareh Emadzadeh, Maryam Emadzadeh, Elham Assadpour, Ghadir Rajabzadeh, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: Iron is an essential element for our bodies and its incorporation into food fortification can cause issues. Encapsulation has been suggested to overcome these problems. This study provides insight into iron encapsulation strategies and summarizes the results of iron encapsulation studies in the past decade. It also explores the latest attempts to use iron, both in free and encapsulated forms, to fortify various food products. Double emulsions and gel beads are effective encapsulation methods, maintaining high iron content and efficiency. Cereals like bread and wheat are suitable for iron fortification, although the bioavailability of iron in flour is reduced due to the presence of phytic acid and phytates. The sourdough process and certain bread-making processes can reduce the levels of phytic acid, improving iron bioavailability.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Anders Bjon Moller, Goswin Heckrath, Cecilie Hermansen, Trine N. orgaard, Lis Wollesen de Jonge, Mogens Humlekrog Greve
Summary: Managing soil phosphorus is crucial for agriculture and the environment. This study mapped the phosphorus sorption capacity (PSC) of Danish soils using a pedotransfer function based on Al-o and Fe-o. The main factors for predicting Al-o were parent material, topography, and precipitation, while soil texture, organic matter, and wetland areas were the main factors for Fe-o. The accuracy of the predictions was moderate, but the uncertainties were largest in wetland areas.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jun Wang, Lu Lv, Ronggui Hu, Haiyang Ma, Bo Liu, Wenju Zhang, Lei Wu
Summary: Nitrification and denitrification are crucial for nitrogen losses in agricultural soils and are affected by soil properties. This study investigated the patterns and controlling factors of nitrification and denitrification potentials in paddy soils in major rice-producing areas of Hubei Province, China. The results showed that soil pH and SOC were the primary factors regulating nitrification and denitrification potentials, respectively.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
D. M. McKay Fletcher, R. Shaw, A. R. Sanchez-Rodriguez, K. R. Daly, A. van Veelen, D. L. Jones, T. Roose
Summary: This study utilized a combination of experimental and modeling approaches to investigate the mechanism of organic acid exudation by plant roots and its impact on phosphate solubilization and availability. The results showed that while citrate exudation by roots had some influence on phosphate uptake, it was not significant enough to significantly enhance P absorption.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Daniel Sacristan, Adrian Gonzalez-Guzman, Jose Torrent, Maria Carmen del Campillo
Summary: In soils with low available Zn, application of P and Zn fertilizers increased aerial dry matter yield, with better results when P and Zn were applied together. Balancing the levels of available P and Zn at the appropriate Olsen P/Zn-DTPA ratio can enhance crop yield.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Antonio Rafael Sanchez-Rodriguez, Maria Marin-Paredes, Adrian Gonzalez-Guzman, Jose Maria Mendez, Monica Sanchez-Parra, Daniel Sacristan, Mariano Fuentes-Garcia, Vidal Barron, Jose Torrent, Maria Carmen del Campillo
Summary: The study aimed to find a soil indicator for predicting durum wheat response to Zn fertilization, compare different Zn fertilization strategies, and assess the impact on crop P uptake. Results showed that only one Zn fertilization strategy increased wheat yield, with foliar spraying being more effective for wheat biofortification. Soil applications had lower zinc use efficiency and minimal impact on grain Zn concentrations compared to foliar treatments. Additionally, none of the Zn fertilization strategies influenced P uptake in crops.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Antonio Rafael Sanchez-Rodriguez, Maria-Dolores Rey, Hasna Nechate-Drif, Maria Angeles Castillejo, Jesus Jorrin-Novo, Jose Torrent, Maria Carmen del Campillo, Daniel Sacristan
Summary: The joint application of phosphorus and zinc promoted the translocation of these nutrients to grains, significantly increasing aboveground dry matter and grain zinc content in maize plants grown on Mediterranean soils. On the other hand, individual application of phosphorus or zinc might reduce aboveground dry matter and yield at harvest, leading to changes in grain quality-related proteins.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
A. Gonzalez-Guzman, S. Raya-Diaz, D. Sacristan, M. Yousef, A. R. Sanchez-Rodriguez, V Barron, M. C. del Campillo, J. Torrent
Summary: Entomopathogenic fungi can act as plant growth promoters and have positive effects on some growth parameters of wheat, but do not significantly affect grain yield.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Alison Carswell, Antonio Rafael Sanchez-Rodriguez, Karen Saunders, Kate le Cocq, Rory Shaw, Joseph Cotton, Yushu Zhang, Jess Evans, Dave R. Chadwick, Davey L. Jones, Tom Misselbrook
Summary: The study demonstrated that including red clover in forage can increase dry matter yield and herbage-N content, while affecting forage quality, suitable for short-term leys. Festulolium, despite its potential deep-rooting trait, did not outperform ryegrass in dry matter yield under drought conditions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesse Fink, Antonio Rafael Sanchez-Rodriguez, Gustavo Frosi, Dayana Eckert, Joao Andrade Bonetti, Kayn Bastiani, Alan Lavratti, Alberto Vasconcellos Inda, Aline Zanquetti
Summary: The study assessed the effects of industrial saline wastewater on soil chemistry and plant yield in subtropical soil. It found that wastewater application significantly increased crop yields, but high rates of wastewater application could lead to soil salinization.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Pablo Gonzalez-Caballo, Vidal Barron, Jose Torrent, Maria Carmen del Campillo, Antonio Rafael Sanchez-Rodriguez
Summary: This study assessed the effects of soil and foliar application of zinc on plant growth and phosphorus and zinc uptake by wheat and maize grown on calcareous soils. The results showed that applying zinc at different phenological stages significantly improved the zinc content and quality of grains. On calcareous soils, zinc application increased biomass in maize, and foliar spraying at stem elongation or flowering had the greatest effect on wheat.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Erik S. Button, Miles Marshall, Antonio R. Sanchez-Rodriguez, Aimeric Blaud, Maider Abadie, David R. Chadwick, David L. Jones
Summary: Agricultural soil emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) are a result of the balance between sinks and sources. The fluxes of GHGs from soils are complex and vary spatially and temporally. Understanding the drivers and dynamics of these gases within the soil profile is crucial for reducing emissions and improving agricultural sustainability.
Article
Agronomy
Ana Lopez-Moral, Antonio Rafael Sanchez-Rodriguez, Antonio Trapero, Carlos Agusti-Brisach
Summary: The study aimed to establish a method for collecting root exudates from olive plants and evaluate their effects on the viability of Verticillium dahliae conidia and microsclerotia. The results showed that a 0.01 M CaSO4 solution and a collection period of 4 hours were the optimal combination for root exudate collection. The root exudates from 'Arbequina' and 'Picual' significantly induced the germination of conidia and microsclerotia, and the treatment with Aureobasidium pullulans AP08 enhanced the effectiveness of the root exudates in decreasing conidia and microsclerotia viability.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosalind J. Dodd, David R. Chadwick, Paul W. Hill, Felicity Hayes, Antonio R. Sanchez-Rodriguez, Dylan Gwynn-Jones, Simon M. Smart, Davey L. Jones
Summary: Extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, are increasing in frequency and magnitude, with varying impacts on grassland ecosystem functioning. This study explored the effects of a single drought, flood, or compound event on temperate grassland ecosystems. The results showed that flooding had a greater impact than drought on ecosystem processes, and the grassland was more resistant and resilient to drought. The compound flood + drought treatment did not result in a more severe impact compared to the single events, suggesting that concurrent events of contrasting nature may promote ecosystem resilience.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Adrian Gonzalez Guzman, Antonio R. Sanchez-Rodriguez, Enrique Quesada-Moraga, Maria C. del Campillo, Meelad Yousef-Yousef
Summary: The study found that the appropriate concentration of the surfactant Tween (R) 80 can effectively improve seed coating without affecting seed and conidia germination. Seed disinfection and soil sterilization are crucial for increasing fungal colonization rates and plant chlorophyll concentration.
SPANISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2021)