Article
Plant Sciences
Miguel Angel Olego, Mateo Cuesta Lasso, Miguel Javier Quiroga, Fernando Visconti, Roberto Lopez, Enrique Garzon-Jimeno
Summary: Vineyard calcareous soils are usually low in organic matter and plant-available nutrients. The use of leonardite and iron chelates as amendments can improve soil fertility. The study found that the application of leonardite significantly increased soil organic matter contents and plant nutrient availability, but had only a small impact on grape quality.
Article
Agronomy
Antonio Sanchez-Navarro, Juan Sanchez-Martinez, Eva Maria Barba-Corbalan, Magdalena Valverde-Perez, Aldara Girona-Ruiz, Maria Jose Delgado-Iniesta
Summary: Monitoring the evolution of soil chemical properties over 20 years revealed that changes in soil management, such as transitioning from rainfed to irrigated model and incorporating organic amendments and crop rotation, can improve soil functions and mitigate soil degradation.
Article
Agronomy
Shuang Li, Wenliang Wei, Shutang Liu
Summary: Organic amendments have been proven to have positive effects on soil health and agricultural sustainability. However, the long-term effects of combining organic amendments with chemical fertilizers on soil organic carbon sequestration and soil macroaggregate formation are still unknown. This study aimed to investigate the interaction between soil carbon sequestration and soil agglomeration after 12 years of fertilization.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joao W. Bossolani, Marcio F. A. Leite, Letusa Momesso, Hein Ten Berge, Jaap Bloem, Eiko E. Kuramae
Summary: The challenges of nitrogen management in agriculture include maximizing profits and soil health while minimizing nitrogen losses. Organic amendments with different carbon-to-nitrogen ratios can modify soil bacteria and microbial activity, affecting carbon and nitrogen cycling processes. High carbon-to-nitrogen ratio amendments had the strongest impact on soil carbon extraction, microbial biomass, and respiration, while low carbon-to-nitrogen ratio amendments had a greater effect on nitrogen transformation processes. Incorporating mineral nitrogen management is crucial, especially when using high carbon-to-nitrogen ratio amendments, to achieve higher crop yields.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tara Geiger, Urszula Norton
Summary: Gardeners use biochar, compost, and inorganic fertilizers to enhance plant growth, but the impact on soil lead availability and plant uptake varies. Adding biochar reduces soil lead availability, while compost increases plant tissue lead content, and inorganic fertilizer increases both soil lead availability and plant lead content.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Zeqiang Shao, Emmanuel R. Mwakidoshi, Esther M. Muindi, Rogerio P. Soratto, Shivani Ranjan, Smruti Ranjan Padhan, Andrew W. Wamukota, Sumit Sow, Daniel O. Wasonga, Jamal Nasar, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Harun I. Gitari
Summary: The study in Kenya found that the combination of biogas bioslurry with synthetic fertilizer can enhance soil fertility, crop growth, and yield, while reducing methane emissions and mitigating climate change.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiangyu Guan, Zhen Cheng, Yiqiang Li, Jinfeng Wang, Ruoyu Zhao, Zining Guo, Tingting Zhao, Liying Huang, Cheng Qiu, Wenyu Shi, Song Jin
Summary: This study compared the effects of inorganic, organic, and mixed amendments on hulless barley and found that mixed amendments can increase rhizosphere microorganisms, enhance root-microbe interactions, and improve resistance to bacterial pathogens and environmental stresses. The study suggests that the use of mixed organic/inorganic amendments can establish a healthy microbiome, improve soil quality, and achieve sufficient hulless barley yields in high-altitude Tibetan areas.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Tomasz Garbowski, Dominika Bar-Michalczyk, Sylwia Charazinska, Beata Grabowska-Polanowska, Agnieszka Kowalczyk, Pawel Lochynski
Summary: This manuscript describes the use of natural soil amendments in agriculture, including organic, organic-mineral, and mineral amendments. Algae-based amendments are becoming more popular. Natural amendments are effective in improving sandy loam and clay soils, while mineral amendments can be used as fertilizers or to restore degraded soils. Natural soil amendments can be considered as alternatives to synthetic agricultural agents.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Sai Wang, Zhanbing Bai, Zhuo Zhang, Jingjing Bi, Enzhao Wang, Miaomiao Sun, Bismark Asante-Badu, Jiayin Zhang, Marie Claire Njyenawe, Alin Song, Fenliang Fan
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different soil amendments on tomato bacterial wilt and analyzed the underlying mechanisms. The results showed that biochar, calcium silicate humic acid, and bio-organic fertilizer significantly reduced the progression of the disease, with bio-organic fertilizer also significantly reducing the incidence of bacterial wilt throughout the tomato growing period. In the early stage of the disease, soil pH was reduced while the contents of NH4+-N and NO3--N were increased. Certain beneficial bacteria genera were found to have correlations with the disease incidence.
Article
Plant Sciences
Tereza Hammerschmiedt, Antonin Kintl, Jiri Holatko, Adnan Mustafa, Tomas Vitez, Ondrej Malicek, Tivadar Baltazar, Jakub Elbl, Martin Brtnicky
Summary: Digestate prepared from anaerobic digestion can be used as a fertilizer to enrich soil and plants with nutrients. This study found that digestates containing legume biomass can stimulate microbial activity in soil, but caution is needed to prevent increased nitrogen losses if plants cannot quickly take up mineralized nitrogen.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Peng Li, Yuanbin Li, Luyao Xu, Huijuan Zhang, Xueshan Shen, Haofan Xu, Jiaguo Jiao, Huixin Li, Feng Hu
Summary: Proper recycling of agricultural waste is crucial for soil productivity and environmental health, and the use of organic amendments can significantly increase crop yield and soil quality index. However, further research is needed on the combined use of organic amendments and other farmland management practices to promote sustainable development in agriculture.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wan Yang, Lu Zhang
Summary: This study found that adding biochar and cow manure organic fertilizer to composted green waste significantly improves the growth and nutrient content of cornflower plants, especially when the two additives are added simultaneously.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Agronomy
Henry Luutu, Michael T. Rose, Shane McIntosh, Lukas Van Zwieten, Terry Rose
Summary: The study found that the application of hydrochar has a negative impact on seed germination and plant growth, especially when the application rate exceeds a certain threshold. Different types of hydrochar also have varying effects on plants, and modifying hydrochar can reduce the negative impact on plants.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Han Na Kim, Yeong Ju Seok, Gyung Min Park, Govind Vyavahare, Jin Hee Park
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the growth of pepper plants with different urea applications by monitoring plant-induced electrical signals (PIES). Results showed that the PIES value was lowest in the low urea treatment group and highest in the high urea treatment group. The nutritional content did not correlate with PIES, but PIES was positively associated with pepper biomass and soil EC.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Brian T. Lawrence, Juan Carlos Melgar
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effect of annual compost application on soil quality, peach tree nutrient and water status, and tree performance in a subtropical climate. The results showed that compost application increased soil organic matter, phosphorus, and sodium in the replant location, but not in the virgin location. The 2x compost rate improved soil moisture and tree growth in the replant location, and increased fruit yield in the virgin location. These findings suggest that using food waste compost as a replacement for synthetic fertilizers can potentially improve orchard sustainability and tree growth.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Shaaban, Ryusuke Hatano, Rosa Maria Martinez-Espinosa, Yupeng Wu
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hafiza Samra Younas, Muhammad Abid, Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Shaaban
Summary: Water stress is a major factor limiting maize yield worldwide, especially in developing countries with limited access to irrigation. The study investigated the protective role of silicon and chitosan in maize under water stress. Seed priming with silicon and chitosan improves plant resistance to water stress by reducing oxidative damage and enhancing protein, chlorophyll, photosynthesis, and potassium uptake. The integrated use of silicon and chitosan through seed priming is an important strategy for inducing resistance to water stress in maize.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Peng Xu, Mengdie Jiang, Imran Khan, Muhammad Shaaban, Jinsong Zhao, Tewu Yang, Ronggui Hu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different upland crop plantations on field N2O emissions during the rice-growing period in China. Results showed that seasonal N2O emissions were higher in the treatments with non-rice crops compared to conventional rice planting. Soil-dissolved organic carbon, ammonium, nitrate, and functional genes were identified as key factors controlling N2O emissions. A structural equation model revealed that field flood depth, soil available carbon and nitrogen, and the abundance of certain genes significantly impacted N2O emissions.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yajun Cai, Zhonglyu Ran, Yan Cang, Xu Chen, Muhammad Shaaban, Qi-An Peng
Summary: The study investigated the mechanism of Cr(VI) and As(V) removal by Typha biochar (FBC) with magnetic iron oxide. The results showed that the modified FBC has a high potential for eliminating Cr and As through exchange and reduction processes. The single molecule uptake capacities for Cr(VI) and As(V) were 32.82 and 21.56 mg g-1, respectively. The adsorption process is spontaneous heat absorption, and the adsorption results are consistent with the proposed secondary kinetic model. FBC also exhibited good recyclability with >60% removal efficiency in the second and third reuse of Cr(VI).
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Shaaban, Ronggui Hu, Yupeng Wu, Ling Song, Peng Xu
Summary: Soil nitrous oxide (N2O) is produced by abiotic and biotic processes and consumed by denitrifying microbes-encoded by nosZ genes. The response of nosZ (Clade I and Clade II) to pH management in acidic soils needs further research.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Aon, Zeshan Aslam, Shahid Hussain, Muhammad Amjad Bashir, Muhammad Shaaban, Sajid Masood, Sidra Iqbal, Muhammad Khalid, Abdur Rehim, Walid F. A. Mosa, Lidia Sas-Paszt, Samy A. Marey, Ashraf Atef Hatamleh
Summary: Arid and semi-arid soils with low organic matter pose a serious threat to crop production. By adding 1% wheat straw biochar, the soil microbial biomass and fertility can be significantly improved, leading to increased maize yield.
Article
Agronomy
Umeed Ali, Fatma Abdelrhman, Saqib Bashir, Muhammad Shaaban, Zia-Ul-Hassan Shah, Omar Rady, Qingling Fu, Jun Zhu, Hongqing Hu
Summary: Rice straw, biochar, and lime have been proven to be effective in immobilizing agents in acidic contaminated soil. However, there is a lack of scientific data on the residual effects of these amendments in acidic soils and wheat/rice cropping system. This study analyzed the efficacy of these amendments in improving grain yields, nutritional quality, and reducing Ni bioavailability in the wheat/rice rotation system. The results showed that these amendments enhanced Ni immobilization, reduced Ni uptake by plants, and decreased Ni accumulation in grains. Rice straw biochar reduced health risk assessment, Ni uptake, and bioconcentration factor. BC 20 g kg(-1) increased shoot, root, and grain yields, and enhanced essential nutrients in the wheat/rice cropping system. Soil amendments significantly decreased TCLP extractable Ni and SBET in post-wheat/rice crops, enhancing the safety of the rotation system and mitigating security risks.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Maria Martinez-Espinosa, Ryusuke Hatano, Yupeng Wu, Muhammad Shaaban
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zheng Sun, Huabin Li, Jinli Hu, Xian Wu, Ronglin Su, Ling Yan, Xiaolei Sun, Muhammad Shaaban, Yan Wang, Katell Quenea, Ronggui Hu
Summary: The role of soluble iron (Fe) in the stabilization and decomposition of soil organic matter (SOM) in paddy soils during flooding periods was investigated. An incubation experiment was conducted under different flooding conditions with and without Fe(III) addition. The results showed that Fe(III) addition significantly decreased SOM mineralization under both oxic and anoxic flooding conditions, mainly through reducing methane (CH4) emissions.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yupeng Wu, Jianli He, Wei Liu, Weiguo Cheng, Muhammad Shaaban, Yanbin Jiang
Summary: Continuous straw returning can increase soil organic carbon (SOC) in arable lands. This study found that the incorporation of fresh straw stimulated the mineralization of native SOC and the emission of straw-derived CO2 in different strategies of straw returning. Overall, the newly developed SOC from straw overcompensated for the native SOC losses by mineralization, leading to net C sequestration. The effect of straw returning on SOC sequestration was weaker in soils with direct straw returning compared to soils with indirect straw returning.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Shaaban, Xiao-Ling Wang, Peng Song, Xiaogai Hou, Yupeng Wu, Ronggui Hu
Summary: The study suggests that in acidic soils, increasing soil pH, providing an adequate supply of Cu, and increasing the abundance of nosZ gene can effectively reduce soil N2O emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Iqra Naeem, Nazir Javed, Sajid Aleem Khan, Mazhar Abbas
Summary: This study conducted different experiments to investigate the potential of various chemicals and biocontrol agents against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, a major threat to citrus fruit production worldwide. The study also identified different pathogens and examined the phylogenetic relationship of C. gloeosporioides isolates. The results showed that biocontrol agents and synthetic combined fungicides effectively inhibited the growth of C. gloeosporioides.
Article
Plant Sciences
Hao Wang, Shuo Wei, Yinglong He, Xiaohui Wang, Yuying Li, Dongfeng Wei, Zhanying Wang, Lili Guo, Muhammad Shaaban, Xiaogai Hou
Summary: This study selected tree peony cultivars with oil potential through cluster analysis and grey relational analysis. Three cultivars, 'Changshoule', 'Xianchizhenghui', and 'Yupantuojin', were found to have better integrated traits and can be used as parental materials for breeding new excellent oil tree peony cultivars.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yupeng Wu, Qinfen Li, Yong Zheng, Xingjun Xiong, Yunfeng Chen, Muhammad Shaaban, Ronggui Hu
Summary: The addition of biochar can reduce N2O emissions during vermicomposting, but excessive addition may inhibit earthworm activity. This study evaluated the impact of different biochar addition amounts on earthworm activity, N2O emissions, and compost quality. The results showed that adding 5% biochar significantly increased earthworm activity and improved compost quality without significant N2O emissions. However, adding 20% and 25% biochar not only reduced N2O emissions but also decreased compost quality.
Article
Soil Science
Linsen Du, Hua Wang, Zhen Zhang, Yaoyu Zhou, Zhiyu Xiao, Muhammad Shaaban, Avelino Nunez-Delgado, Geng Sun, Yelan Yu, Zhihua Xiao, Teng Hu
Summary: Rice-crayfish integrated farming can significantly enhance the accumulation of soil carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus. Long-term farming has an impact on soil CNP storage and stoichiometry. Regulation of fertilizer input and improving feed utilization efficiency are crucial for ensuring soil nutrient balance and sustainable development.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Elmira Jalilzadeh Khoie, Zohreh Jabbarzadeh, Parviz Norouzi, Mohsen Barin, Maryam Razavi
Summary: This study investigated the impact of silicon on plant traits of rose plants and found that silicon treatment can improve flowering stem length and diameter, petal thickness, flower weight, and delay flower senescence. Foliar application of silicon also increased leaf content of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and silicon.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Daocheng Ma, Weichao Teng, Yi-Ting Mo, Biao Yi, Wen-Lang Chen, Yan-Ping Pang, Linghui Wang
Summary: This study investigated the nutrient requirements and effects of fertilization on the soil properties and growth status of Erythropalum scandens seedlings through a series of pot experiments. The results revealed that E. scandens seedlings have a stronger sensitivity to nitrogen levels, and excessive fertilization can lead to soil acidification. Proper fertilization treatments can promote better growth status of the seedlings.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Javid Norouzi, Saeed Sayfzadeh, Davood Eradatmand Asli, Hamidreza Zakerin, Esmaeil Hadidi Masouleh
Summary: The effect of nitrogen splitting and different irrigation conditions on agronomic and physiological traits of corn was examined. Drought stress resulted in decreased yield, increased proline and abscisic acid contents. The Maxima cultivar exhibited higher resistance to drought stress. Single cross 704 cultivar showed better adaptability to drought stress and nitrogen deficiency.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ibrahim Erdal, Hakan Aktas, Cennet Yaylaci, Sevkiye Armagan Turkan, Gulnur Aydin, Yunus Hor
Summary: The study examined the effects of growth media made of peat and different domestic materials on tomato nutrition, growth, and yield as an alternative to cocopeat in Turkiye. It was found that using vermicompost and its mixtures with peat as growth media resulted in the highest leaf and fruit nutrient concentrations. The highest fruit yields and biomass weights were obtained with solely peat and 1:1 peat + vermicompost medium. Peat-containing growth media, especially peat + vermicompost mixtures, can be used as alternatives to cocopeat in soilless tomato cultivation.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kiron Bhakat, Ekramul Islam, Samir Kumar Mukherjee
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of bacterially solubilized zinc (BSZn) on the early growth of rice plants and the concentration of zinc in the plant parts. The results showed that BSZn can promote seed germination and seedling growth, increase chlorophyll and carotenoid content, and enhance zinc accumulation in the roots of rice seedlings.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)