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Environmental Sciences
Tao Li, Yuhua Li, Xike Zhang, Jiawei Yuan, Junkang Guo, Pan Wang, Gehong Wei, Chun Chen
Summary: The widespread application of metal-based nanoparticle (MNPs)/reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composites can lead to the release of these materials into soils, impacting bacterial communities. Ag-rGO and ZnO-rGO were found to have a significant effect on the structure of bacterial communities in farmland soils.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Junyao Liu, Wenping Xie, Jingsong Yang, Rongjiang Yao, Xiangping Wang, Wenxiu Li, Glen R. Walker
Summary: The combination of organic fertilizer with microbial fertilizer and humic acid is an effective measure to regulate the pH and electrical conductivity of coastal saline soils. Additionally, the combination of organic fertilizer with attapulgite clay can reduce the electrical conductivity of the surface soil.
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Plant Sciences
Zheli Ding, Esmat F. Ali, Yaser A. Almaroai, Mamdouh A. Eissa, Amany H. A. Abeed
Summary: The study found that adding humic acid and potassium solubilizing bacteria can improve potassium use efficiency in the soil, promote growth and yield of faba bean plants. The treatment with 50% of the recommended potassium dose, humic acid, and potassium solubilizing bacteria showed the best results.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
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Agronomy
Justin L. Chlapecka, Trenton L. Roberts, Jarrod T. Hardke
Summary: This study discusses nitrogen management in furrow-irrigated rice (FIR) and finds that multiple nitrogen management programs can maximize rice grain yield, including increasing the number of nitrogen applications or the total nitrogen rate. The study also suggests that three weekly applications of 52 kg N ha(-1) can optimize nitrogen management program, potentially increasing yield and reducing environmental effects.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jianhua Zhu, Jia Duo, Zizhao Zhang, Liang Pei, Wenfeng Li, Rehemanjiang Wufuer
Summary: This study investigated the structural characteristics and main properties of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in farmland soils near Urumqi, China, using three-dimensional fluorescence spectroscopy (EEM) and UV-visible spectrum technology, and analyzed its possible sources and pathways through spectroscopic indices. The results showed that humic-like substances were the main composition of soil DOM, and its autogenesis characteristics were not obvious. The DOM properties in the southern region of Urumqi were higher than those in the northern region and in Fukang, China, and higher in the upper layers of the soil than in the deeper layer. Spectroscopic analysis indicated that the DOM in these regions mainly originated from microbial metabolites. These findings provide important scientific data for further research on pollutant behavior and pollution control in the region.
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Soil Science
Fangbo Zhang, Yuxue Hou, Rengel Zed, Tim. H. Mauchline, Jianbo Shen, Fusuo Zhang, Kemo Jin
Summary: Soil compaction affects root growth and plant nutrient uptake, but its effects on soil microbiome are not well understood. A field study with maize showed that compaction decreased shoot P concentration and inhibited root growth and colonization by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. However, levels of root organic acid anions (OAAs) increased significantly in compacted soil. Several genera of actinobacteria were enriched in the rhizosphere and their abundance was positively correlated with OAAs concentration. However, these correlations were not observed at the flowering stage. These findings suggest that maize may select microorganisms that facilitate P acquisition in compacted soil.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Reem Zeitoun, Mark Vandergeest, Hiteshkumar Bhogilal Vasava, Pedro Vitor Ferrari Machado, Sean Jordan, Gary Parkin, Claudia Wagner-Riddle, Asim Biswas
Summary: The study demonstrates that combining TDR and MPS-6 sensors can be used to estimate in-situ SWRC, showing potential. Although there are differences between the modeled data and laboratory data, consistent trends indicate the potential use of these sensors for estimating soil water characteristics.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ayesha Abdul Qadir, Ghulam Murtaza, Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman, Ejaz Ahmad Waraich
Summary: This study evaluates the efficacy of applied amendments in improving clay loam soil with different salinity and sodicity levels for rice cultivation. The results show that application of amendments significantly improves soil properties, crop growth, and yield, while mitigating the negative effects of salt stress.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Pongpipat Anantanasakul, Phimmawat Intharachart, Victor N. Kaliakin
Summary: The effect of silt content on the mechanical behavior of silt-clay transition soils under 3D stress conditions is investigated. With increasing amount of nonplastic silt, the cohesive soils exhibit less contractive tendencies, stiffer stress-strain response, and larger shear strength.
CANADIAN GEOTECHNICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Man Lang, Ping Li, Wei Wei
Summary: Soil type significantly influences N cycling and N2O emissions, with silt loam soil having better N retention and release capabilities compared to sandy loam soil. Nitrification is the dominant pathway for N2O emissions, especially in sandy loam soil, while denitrification also contributes, particularly in silt loam soil.
JOURNAL OF ARID LAND
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Giovanni Vinci, Silvana Cangemi, Maxime Bridoux, Riccardo Spaccini, Alessandro Piccolo
Summary: The Humeomic fractionation technique was used to study the humus molecular composition of two uncropped calcareous soils in Northern France, revealing a larger C and N content in the Humeome of one soil compared to the other. Significant differences were found in the content and diversity of organic solubles between the two soils.
Article
Agronomy
Xiaoyuan Jing, Liuchang Su, Yisen Wang, Miao Yu, Xuguang Xing
Summary: Soil physical properties, including saturated hydraulic conductivity, water holding capacity, bulk density, and water content, are significantly affected by the addition of microplastics (MPs) under wetting-drying cycle conditions. The effects of different MP particle sizes and concentrations on soil physical properties were observed, but were overshadowed by the effects of wetting-drying cycles. The changes in soil physical properties are attributed to the interaction between MPs, soil particles, and frequent wetting-drying cycles.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yingbo Dong, Hai Lin, Yiming Zhao, Ehma Rose Gueret Yadiberet Menzembere
Summary: The combination of tourmaline and humic acid proved to be an effective method for remediating vanadium contaminated soils, improving soil pH, retaining available nutrients, and stabilizing vanadium content, as well as enhancing the richness and uniformity of soil species populations.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vusumuzi Erick Mbanjwa, Pardon Muchaonyerwa, Jeffrey Charles Hughes
Summary: This study revealed the impacts of sugarcane cultivation on the distribution of total aluminium (Al), iron (Fe), and organic carbon (TOC) in soil aggregate fractions. Sugarcane cultivation resulted in a decrease in macro-aggregates and TOC, while increasing the silt and clay fraction, as well as the total Al and Fe content.
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Soil Science
Fatemeh Razzaghi, Emmanuel Arthur, Ali Akbar Moosavi
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of selected CEC models for calcareous soils, finding that the water content model provided the best estimates of CEC and increasing CaCO3 content led to higher CEC estimation errors.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Salimullah Khan, Muhammad Nisar, Razaullah Khan, Waqar Ahmad, Fazli Nasir
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2010)
Article
Agronomy
Dibyendu Sarkar, Biswapati Mandal, Manik Chandra Kundu, Javid Ahmad Bhat
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2008)
Article
Agronomy
Raza U. Khan, Christopher W. N. Anderson, Paripurnanda Loganathan, Jianming Xue, Peter W. Clinton
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2012)
Review
Forestry
C. R. Chen, L. M. Condron, Z. H. Xu
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2008)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shuang Han, Li-Song Chen, Huan-Xin Jiang, Brandon R. Smith, Lin-Tong Yang, Cheng-Yu Xie
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2008)
Article
Plant Sciences
Salimullah Khan, Muhammad Nisar, Wajid Rehman, Razaullah Khan, Fazli Nasir
PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY
(2010)
Article
Agronomy
Tarja Lehto, Aino Smolander, Pedro J. Aphalo
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Engineering, Civil
Attaullah Shah, Irfan U. Jan, Raza U. Khan, Ehsan U. Qazi
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS
(2013)
Article
Plant Sciences
M. Z. Khan, H. Ahmed, S. Ahmed, A. Khan, R. U. Khan, F. Hussain, A. Hayat, S. Sarwar
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
A. Shah, I. U. Jan, R. Khan, E. U. Qazi
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ahmad Khan, Ali Raza Gurmani, Muhammad Zameer Khan, Fayyaz Hussain, Muhammad Ehsan Akhtar, Sadia Khan, Abdullah Khan
JOURNAL OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF PAKISTAN
(2013)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Muhammad Nisar, Salimullah Khan, Ahsana Dar, Wajid Rehman, Razaullah Khan, Irfanullah Jan
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2011)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Salimullah Khan, Muhammad Nisar, Shabana Usman Simjee, Wajid Rehman, Razaullah Khan, Irfanullah Jan, Dure-Shahwar Momin
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2010)
Article
Ecology
William F. Brinton, Eric Evans, Craig Blewett
COMPOST SCIENCE & UTILIZATION
(2008)
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)