Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
B. A. Finch, V. T. Reed, J. E. Williams, R. L. Sharry, D. B. Arnall
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of different fertilizer formulations on winter wheat grain yield and nutrient concentration, finding that in-furrow fertilization can increase yield and nutrient concentration when soil nutrients are limiting.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Fien Degryse, Hugh Harris, Roslyn Baird, Ivan Andelkovic, Rodrigo C. da Silva, Shervin Kabiri, Atilla Yazici, Ismail Cakmak, Mike J. Mclaughlin
Summary: Post-granulation acid treatment is an effective way to improve the availability of zinc in phosphatic fertilizers, reducing the precipitation of zinc phosphates and increasing the release rate and migration ability of zinc towards the roots.
Article
Agronomy
Inga-Mareike Bach, Lisa Essich, Torsten Muller
Summary: Recycling phosphorus fertilizers from biogas digestates in agricultural production can help reduce resource consumption and promote environmental sustainability, which is crucial for future supply. Results show that these recycled phosphorus fertilizers have equivalent or even superior fertilizing properties compared to chemical synthetic fertilizers, and can be effectively applied in different soil conditions.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Thea Mi Weiss, Willmar L. Leiser, Alice-J Reineke, Dongdong Li, Wenxin Liu, Volker Hahn, Tobias Wuerschum
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the potential to breed high-performing maize hybrids under reduced P starter fertilizer. Significant impact on yield was observed with DAP starter fertilizer, resulting in an average increase of +5.34%. Although correlations among traits varied with starter fertilizer, general trends remained consistent.
Article
Environmental Studies
Muhammad Suleman, Muhammad Ashraf, Qurat-Ul-Ain Raza, Muhammad Amjad Bashir, Shafeeq Ur Rahman, Muhammad Aon, Saba Ali, Sher Muhammad Shahzad, Muhammad Usman Khalid, Hafiz Muhammad Ali Raza, Abdur Rehim, Zhenjie Du
Summary: This study evaluated the impacts of phosphorus fertilizer sources and rates on maize growth and the bioavailability of cadmium. The results showed that MAP and DAP had positive effects on plant growth and yield characteristics of maize in different soil textures. The accumulation and uptake of cadmium in soil were also significantly influenced by phosphorus sources, levels, and soil texture. Therefore, the type of phosphorus fertilizer should be chosen based on soil texture and the human consumption of the crop to avoid cadmium toxicity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lingfeng Dong, Zhanfei He, Jingyi Wu, Keqing Zhang, Daoyong Zhang, Xiangliang Pan
Summary: This study investigates the remediation of uranium contamination in alkaline soil by using different solubility phosphorus fertilizers. The results show that water-soluble phosphorus fertilizers, KH2PO4 and Ca(H2PO4)2, effectively immobilize uranium and reduce its bioavailability in soil. Pot experiments demonstrate that soil remediation with KH2PO4 promotes crop growth, particularly root growth, and reduces uranium uptake in crops. The immobilization of uranium by KH2PO4 is attributed to the release of phosphate anions, forming stable minerals and enhancing the binding of uranium to soil Fe-Mn oxides.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Yingjie Pan, Xiangnan Xu, Qianqian Lang, Shangqiang Liao, Yanmei Li
Summary: This study investigated the effects of peach branch derived fertilizer (PB), cow manure derived fertilizer (CM), and silicon liquid fertilizer (Si) on the growth and Cd uptake of Spinacia oleracea L. in Cd contaminated soil. Results showed that PB and CM significantly increased shoot dry mass and reduced shoot Cd accumulation, while Si had no effect on plant biomass but reduced root Cd uptake. CM also significantly decreased soil-available Cd.
Article
Agronomy
Inga-Mareike Bach, Lisa Essich, Andrea Bauerle, Torsten Mueller
Summary: This study tested three phosphorus fertilizers recycled from biogas digestates and found that they are effective alternatives to mineral TSP for maize cultivation under acidic and neutral soil conditions. In neutral soil, organic P fertilizers increased maize biomass by almost double compared to TSP, and in acidic soil, they increased the phosphorus concentration and total phosphorus content in maize plants. The growth of ryegrass was not affected by any phosphorus fertilizers, indicating that weed control does not need to be changed with recycled P fertilizers.
Article
Agronomy
Shuo Chen, Jiayi Jiang, Lulu Wei, Jilin Lei, Owen Fenton, Karen Daly, Qing Chen
Summary: This study examines the effect of substituting chemical fertilizer with manure on soil phosphorus surplus and fractionation. The results show that partial substitution of manure can reduce phosphorus surplus, maintain optimal phosphorus input-output balance, and increase vegetable yields.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Ahmed R. Alsharmani, Zakaria M. Solaiman, Matthias Leopold, Lynette K. Abbott, Bede S. Mickan
Summary: Excessive fertilizer usage can limit soil biological processes in pastures, especially those related to arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi. This study examined the effect of fertilizers with different P solubility on AM fungal colonization in the roots of two common pasture plants. The results showed that both fertilizers reduced the proportion and length of roots colonized by AM fungi, but the reduction was more pronounced in subterranean clover compared to annual ryegrass. The diversity indices of AM fungi were also altered, with the chemical fertilizer having a greater negative effect on the diversity of annual ryegrass roots. The findings suggest that different P fertilizers can influence the efficacy of fertilization and dominant plant species in grasslands.
Article
Agronomy
Fengxia Sun, Nan Sun, Boren Wang, Zejiang Cai, Minggang Xu
Summary: The application of manure and straw increases Olsen P and phosphorus activation coefficient (PAC) in soil. Understanding the increasing trend of Olsen P and PAC is important for proper fertilization. This study analyzed the equation between accumulated P surplus, Olsen P, and PAC in different treatments for 28 years. The results showed linear increases in Olsen P and PAC with NPK and NPKS treatments, while sigmoid curves were observed with M and MNPK treatments. High interpretation rates for Olsen P and PAC were found for Al-P, Ca-2-P, Resin-P, NaOH-P-i, C/N, SOC, and pH. Manure was more effective than straw in improving Olsen P in red soil, but long-term manure application should be reduced to prevent zero growth in Olsen P.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yousaf Hajira, Yousaf Jamal, Muhammad Adnan, Manzoor Ahmad, Maria Mussarat, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Beena Saeed, Fazli Wahid, Rafi Ullah, Shah Fahad, Baber Ali, Imtiaz Khan, Sezai Ercisli, Kirill S. Golokhvast
Summary: In calcareous soils, phosphorus availability is limited due to its precipitation as dicalcium and octacalcium phosphate. This study found that phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) significantly improved maize yield and phosphorus availability when applied with soluble and insoluble phosphorus sources. The best results were obtained when 50% of phosphorus was from farmyard manure (FYM) and single super phosphate (SSP), along with PSB inoculation.
Article
Agronomy
Bijesh Maharjan, Saurav Das, Rex Nielsen, Gary W. Hergert
Summary: Long-term application of cattle manure and inorganic fertilizer positively impacts maize yield and soil properties, improving yield stability and reliability, and increasing soil organic matter, nitrate-N, and P accumulation.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jawad Ali Shah, Guixin Chu
Summary: The study found that the application of polyphosphate significantly increased the mobility of phosphorus, and split application of polyphosphate can effectively enhance downward movement of phosphorus, while also preventing phosphorus fixation.
Article
Horticulture
Dilfuza Jabborova, Ravish Choudhary, Abdulahat Azimov, Zafarjon Jabbarov, Samy Selim, Mohammed Abu-Elghait, Said E. Desouky, Islam H. El Azab, Amnah Mohammed Alsuhaibani, Adel Khattab, AlBaraa ElSaied
Summary: This study investigated the effect of mineral fertilizers on the mineral content of ginger rhizomes, soil enzyme activity, and soil properties in Uzbekistan. Results showed that specific mineral fertilizers significantly increased the mineral content in ginger rhizomes and improved soil enzyme activity and chemical properties.
Article
Spectroscopy
G. S. Senesi, R. A. Romano, B. S. Marangoni, G. Nicolodelli, P. R. Villas-Boas, V. M. Benites, D. M. B. P. Milori
JOURNAL OF APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY
(2017)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paul J. A. Withers, Marcos Rodrigues, Amin Soltangheisi, Teotonio S. de Carvalho, Luiz R. G. Guilherme, Vinicius de M. Benites, Luciano C. Gatiboni, Djalma M. G. de Sousa, Rafael de S. Nunes, Ciro A. Rosolem, Fernando D. Andreote, Adilson de Oliveira, Edson L. M. Coutinho, Paulo S. Pavinato
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2018)
Article
Soil Science
Joaquim Jose Frazao, Vinicius de Melo Benites, Joao Victor Schiavon Ribeiro, Vitor Mateus Pierobon, Jose Lavres
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Carla O. Nascimento, Bianca B. Mattos, Rosana L. Fialho, Elaine C. M. Cabral-Albuquerque, Vinicius M. Benites
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Erika Sales, Cristiane E. Ribeiro da Silva, Sonia Letichevsky, Ramon dos Santos, Luiz A. L. Teixeira Pinto, Claudio T. dos Santos, Luis Fernando de Oliveira, Roberto R. de Avillez, Mauricio Monteiro, Sidnei Paciornik, Marcelino dos Anjos
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Sulian Junkes Dal Molin, Carla Oliveira Nascimento, Paulo Cesar Teixeira, Vinicius De Melo Benites
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Maria D. M. Araujo, Henrique A. de Souza, Vinicius M. Benites, Roberto C. F. F. Pompeu, William Natale, Luiz F. C. Leite
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA E AMBIENTAL
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
C. O. Nascimento, B. B. Mattos, S. J. Dal Molin, R. L. Fialho, E. C. M. Cabral-Albuquerque, V. M. Benites
Summary: The addition of materials to organomineral fertilizers can improve the mechanical strength of granules without affecting the dynamics of nutrient release and agronomic efficiency.
WASTE AND BIOMASS VALORIZATION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Joaquim Jose Frazao, Vinicius de Melo Benites, Vitor Mateus Pierobon, Joao Victor Schiavon Ribeiro, Jose Lavres
Summary: Improper disposal of poultry litter can lead to water eutrophication due to its high phosphorus content. Recycling phosphorus from poultry litter to produce organomineral fertilizer reduces dependence on finite mineral phosphorus reserves and minimizes phosphorus losses from soil. Field experiments showed that applying granular poultry litter-derived organomineral fertilizer had similar effects on maize and soybean as single superphosphate, but demonstrated higher relative agronomic effectiveness based on shoot dry weight.
Article
Agronomy
Etelvino Henrique Novotny, Fabiano de Carvalho Balieiro, Ruben Auccaise, Vinicius de Melo Benites, Heitor Luiz da Costa Coutinho
Summary: This study evaluated the role of biochar in the composting and vermicomposting processes. The results showed that biochar improves the maturity of organic matter and reduces the negative effects on product quality.
Article
Optics
Diego Victor Babos, Jessica Franciele Kaminski Ramos, Gabriel Carlos Francisco, Vinicius De Melo Benites, Debora Marcondes Bastos Pereira Milori
Summary: This study evaluated the use of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and digital images for modeling the prediction of Al, Ca, Fe, Mg, and P contents in mineral fertilizer samples. The modeling strategies of matrix-matching calibration (MMC), multiple linear regression (MLR) using only LIBS data, and data fusion (LIBS + digital image) were compared. The results showed that data fusion had higher predictive capacity than MMC and MLR (LIBS data only), with a reduction in root mean square error (RMSE) values by 17% to 80%, indicating improved accuracy.
JOURNAL OF THE OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA B-OPTICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carla Oliveira Nascimento, Sulian Junkes Dal Molin, Vinicius de Melo Benites, Elaine Christine de Magalhaes Cabral-Albuquerque, Rosana Lopes Fialho
Summary: The study characterized chicken litter produced in the Brazilian Midwest and conducted a greenhouse experiment to compare its agronomic efficiency with mineral fertilizer. The results showed that chicken litter was less efficient in terms of nutrition compared to mineral fertilizer, but the improvement in plant growth indicated its potential as a nutrient source when used properly.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Marco Andre Grohskopf, Juliano Corulli Correa, Dirceu Maximino Fernandes, Vinicius de Melo Benites, Paulo Cesar Teixeira, Caio Vilela Cruz
PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA BRASILEIRA
(2019)
Proceedings Paper
Instruments & Instrumentation
E. A. S. Goncalves, D. F. Oliveira, M. J. Anjos, L. F. Oliveira, R. T. Lopes
9TH BRAZILIAN CONGRESS ON METROLOGY (METROLOGIA 2017)
(2018)
Article
Agronomy
June Faria Scherrer Menezes, Mariana Pina da Silva, Cleiton Gredson Sabin Benett, Vinicius de Melo Benites, Veridiana Cardozo Goncalves Cantao
REVISTA DE AGRICULTURA NEOTROPICAL
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
R. Galea, K. Moore
Summary: In this study, the solution of 225Ac was standardized using the TDCR method. The counting efficiencies were calculated to be approximately 500% for the NRC TDCR system. The relative uncertainty for the activity concentration was determined to be 0.25%. The measured half-life of 225Ac was found to be consistent with previous measurements.
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
N. C. Ramirez, S. M. Collins
Summary: In this paper, the authors determined the half-life of 68Ga using ionisation chambers measurements and HPGe gamma-ray spectrometry. They reviewed the current literature and identified possible causes of inconsistency within the dataset. The findings suggest that addressing these issues could lead to a significant improvement in future evaluations of the half-life.
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
C. P. Mano, C. Chapelle, Der Mesrobian Kabakian, H. Paradis, O. Delaune, L. Patryl
Summary: CEA/DAM is developing new beta-gamma measurement systems to enhance the reliability of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty's verification regime. A new spectral unmixing algorithm for full-spectrum analysis was tested to improve analysis methods for nuclear activities with low statistics.
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Junyoung Lee, Geunsub Kim, Hyegang Chang, Sangmin Lee, Sung-Joon Ye
Summary: The study applied the convolution/superposition method to calculate the dose distribution of boron neutron capture therapy and compared it with the Monte Carlo method. The results showed that the C/S method has a fast calculation speed and reasonable accuracy.
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Victor H. Elvira, Marie-Christine Lepy, Yves Menesguen, Stephanie Melhem
Summary: In this study, a cryogenic electrical-substitution radiometer was utilized for the primary calibration of monochromatic photon beams at a synchrotron facility, in order to determine the intrinsic efficiency and dead layer thickness of an HPGe detector. This calibration method allowed for the calculation of efficiency up to 55 keV, where the active thickness of the detector is not a determining factor. Geometrical efficiency was also determined through measurements of a radioactive source at various distances.
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ali Pashazadeh, Hamid Reza Baghani, Mostafa Robatjazi, Prajit Kadavil
Summary: This study investigated the effect of patch source geometric parameters on the depth dose distribution in skin tissue through Monte Carlo simulation. The results showed that increasing the source-to-skin distance, patch thickness, and patch diameter will reduce the depth dose distribution, with the source-to-skin distance having the most significant impact on dose gradient.
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yueli Song, Fengqun Zhou, Yajuan Hao, Xiaopeng Zhang, Pengfei Ji, Yong Li
Summary: In this study, the cross section values of the 109Ag(n,2n)108mAg reaction at different neutron energies were measured using the activation technique and off-line gamma-ray spectrometry. The results were compared with experimental data, evaluated data from libraries, and theoretical values to validate their accuracy.
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhongkai Fan, Tao Hu, Xiangming Cai, Ruomei Xie, Haoxuan Li, Fengdi Qin, Shoukang Qiu, Yanliang Tan, Jian Shan
Summary: The high-precision measurement of Rn-220 is crucial for assessing and preventing thoron radiological hazards. By adding a ZnS(Ag)-coated clapboard, the issue of reduced Rn-220 concentrations due to decreased air pressure can be addressed, leading to improved detection efficiency. Experimental and simulation results provide valuable references for establishing the Rn-220 calibration factor.
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
R. Han, Z. Chen, Y. Nie, B. Liu, G. Tian, X. Zhang, F. Shi, H. Sun, Z. Zhang, Y. Ding, X. Ruan, J. Ren, S. Zhang
Summary: The leakage neutron spectra of Lead samples were measured using a TOF technique, and MCNP simulations with different nuclear data libraries showed that JENDL-5.0 and JEFF-3.3 libraries have better agreement with experimental data. Differences in spectra mainly stem from variations in neutron reaction channels across the libraries, with ENDF/B-VIII.0 and CENDL-3.2 libraries being overestimated in certain energy ranges.
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Nissren Tamam, Maryam Al Huwayz, Z. A. Alrowaili, Norah Alwadai, Khadijah Mohammedsaleh Katubi, Mohammed S. Alqahtani, I. O. Olarinoye, M. S. Al-Buriahi
Summary: This study investigates the radiation shielding properties and radiation protection applications of borotellurite glasses. The results show that the addition of TeO2 can enhance the glass's ability to absorb photons and fast neutrons, and effectively suppress photon buildup. These glasses also exhibit exceptional gamma radiation and fast neutron moderating abilities, making them suitable for designing lead-free, transparent, and efficient radiation protection structures.
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
S. Chasapoglou, M. Kokkoris, R. Vlastou, M. Diakaki, V. Michalopoulou, A. Kalamara, G. Gkatis, A. Stamatopoulos, M. Axiotis, S. Harissopulos, A. Lagoyannis, M. I. Savva, T. Vasilopoulou, C. Lederer-Woods, N. Patronis, K. Kaperoni
Summary: This study investigated the accuracy and limitations of theoretical corrections in neutron-induced reactions on isotopically enriched Ge targets. Experimental cross-section measurements were conducted on several reactions using Ge-nat and isotopically enriched Ge targets. The results showed that the methodology using isotopically enriched targets provided accurate results without the need for theoretical corrections.
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
P. G. Konstantinidis, G. S. Polymeris, E. Tsoutsoumanos, G. Kitis
Summary: This study investigates an altered version of an existing protocol to study the mechanisms and phenomena of stimulated luminescence. The protocol allows for the examination of recombination mechanisms and trapping parameters of the traps, as well as the observation of potential transitions between two different states.
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Quanzhi Yu
Summary: This study obtained the broad neutron spectrum of the Atmospheric Neutron Irradiation Spectrometer (ANIS) through Monte Carlo simulation and provided an analytic expression. By calculating the Single Error Rate (SER) and ratio, the reliability of the ANIS neutron spectrum was evaluated.
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
D. Glavic Cindro, M. Korun, T. Petrovic, B. Vodenik, B. Zorko
Summary: In gamma-ray spectrometric measurements, the decision threshold is determined by the observed value of the measurand. However, this dependence restricts its application to measurements with non-expressive indications. To address this issue, a recalculation of the decision thresholds based on the peak widths corresponding to expressive indications is proposed.
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
(2024)
