Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing-Fang Cai, Fan Jiang, Xuan-Shao Liu, Kai Sun, Wei Wang, Ming-Xiang Zhang, Hong-Li Li, Hao-Fu Xu, Wei-Jing Kong, Fei-Hai Yu
Summary: Biochar can enhance the growth of S. salsa and improve rhizosphere soil quality, especially under no flooding conditions. However, seed germination and seedling growth of the plant are influenced by different flooding treatments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jacqueline Da Silva Mendes, Josely Dantas Fernandes, Lucia Helena Garofalo Chaves, Hugo Orlando Carvallo Guerra, Gilvanise Alves Tito, Iede de Brito Chaves
Summary: The study demonstrates that biochar produced from poultry litter waste through pyrolysis can effectively improve soil properties and fertility; the application of biochar significantly affects the chemical properties such as pH, electrical conductivity, ion exchange capacity and physical properties such as bulk density, porosity of the soil.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
M. Francesca Cotrufo, Michelle L. Haddix, Marie E. Kroeger, Catherine E. Stewart
Summary: Soil organic matter plays a crucial role in providing ecosystem services, and understanding the mechanisms of its formation from plant inputs is important for promoting its regeneration. A laboratory incubation experiment revealed that the physical nature and chemical composition of plant inputs significantly influenced the pathways and efficiency of soil organic matter formation. The highest potential for soil organic matter accrual was found in subsoils with higher C saturation deficit.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yan Sun, Chunhong Wang, Wentian Mi, Zhi Qu, Weiyi Mu, Jian Wang, Jihong Zhang, Quanjiu Wang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of activated brackish water irrigation on the rhizosphere bacterial community. The results showed that different types of activated brackish water irrigation did not significantly affect the diversity of the bacterial community, but it did change its composition. Magnetization-oxygenation coupling treatment reduced soil-borne pathogens in the rhizosphere soil and enhanced the function of functional bacteria involved in soil nutrient transformation.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Scott Buckley, Richard Brackin, Torgny Nasholm, Susanne Schmidt, Sandra Jamtgard
Summary: Root exudates are believed to enhance nitrogen availability through rhizosphere interactions, but it is difficult to obtain empirical evidence due to the scale and temporary nature of the processes. Our study using microdialysis technique found that the release of sucrose did not increase inorganic nitrogen availability in the short term, possibly due to stimulated microbial growth and increased nitrogen demand.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yan Wang, Zhengyang Liu, Xinyi Hao, Ziqi Wang, Zhe Wang, Shanshan Liu, Chengyuan Tao, Dongsheng Wang, Bei Wang, Zongzhuan Shen, Qirong Shen, Rong Li
Summary: The soil microbiota plays a critical role in plant performance, and improving plant-associated soil probiotics is essential for sustainable crop yields. This study aims to understand the ecological mechanisms involved in cabbage growth using bio-organic fertilizers. The results show that incorporating Trichoderma guizhouense NJAU4742 into bio-organic fertilizers significantly increases cabbage plant biomass by changing the composition of the resident fungal community in the soil.
NPJ BIOFILMS AND MICROBIOMES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tahira Yasmeen, Muhammad Saleem Arif, Sher Muhammad Shahzad, Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Ammar Tufail, Muhammad Salman Mubarik, Aqeel Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Gadah Albasher, Awais Shakoor
Summary: The study demonstrated that using encapsulated and non-encapsulated nano-rock phosphate in abandoned agricultural lands, combined with PSB inoculant, can significantly improve plant growth and soil biological P pools. Under PSB inoculation, ENRP is the most convenient slow-release P fertilizer, promoting plant growth and yield significantly.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jingjing Zhu, Qiuxia Wu, Fuzhong Wu, Xiangyin Ni
Summary: Soil respiration is the largest carbon flux from terrestrial ecosystems to the atmosphere and partitioning the sources of soil carbon dioxide remains uncertain. Through observations and models, we determined that root + rhizosphere respiration, litter respiration, and soil organic matter-derived microbial respiration accounted for 20.1%, 21.8%, and 62.7% of total soil respiration, respectively. Precipitation was the most important factor influencing the proportions of these components, with higher root- and litter-derived soil CO2 fluxes in tropical forests compared to cold temperate and boreal forests. Accurate partitioning of the sources of soil CO2 flux will provide important insights for global carbon budgets.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Sirui Wang, Tiantian Zhou, Hewen Zhao, Kezhong Zhang, Jinteng Cui
Summary: We studied the rhizosphere microenvironment of Rhododendron mucronulatum in Beijing's Yunmeng Mountain National Forest Park and found significant changes in soil physicochemical properties and enzyme activities. The rhizosphere bacterial diversity was higher in the flowering period and was not influenced by elevation. Rhizomicrobium was the dominant genus in both periods, but its abundance decreased in the deciduous period, potentially influencing the rhizosphere bacterial community.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Tingting Cao, You Fang, Yunru Chen, Xiangshi Kong, Junbo Yang, Hattan Alharbi, Yakov Kuzyakov, Xingjun Tian
Summary: Plants rely on a diverse array of microorganisms in the rhizosphere to acquire and recycle nutrients. This study found that the interaction between saprotrophs and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) has a synergistic effect on plant growth, especially in nutrient poor soils. The synergy between saprotrophs and AMF accelerates litter decomposition, increases enzyme activities, and enhances nutrient mobilization around the roots in the rhizosphere, promoting plant fitness under low soil nutrient availability.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoxuan Wang, Xiufen Li, Fugen Dou, Wenjie Sun, Kun Chen, Yinghao Wen, Xingmao Ma
Summary: The study found that nanoagrichemicals have significant impacts on the fundamental chemical properties of rice paddy soils, including soil pH, redox potential, soil organic carbon, cation exchange capacity, and plant available As. The effects of the analyzed soil amendments were different between bulk and rhizosphere soils, suggesting the important role of plants in influencing soil properties and their responses to environmental disturbances. CuO NPs and Cu2+ showed greater impact on soil chemical properties compared to other agrichemicals.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Yunchao Luo, Lin Wang, Tingting Cao, Weihua He, Shangxian Lu, Fei Li, Zhenwei Zhang, Tong Chang, Xingjun Tian
Summary: This study investigates the role of chemical defence substances in plant tissue on soil biological processes. The results show that these substances can significantly affect litter decomposition and soil enzyme activity. However, their effects vary depending on the plant species and soil type.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Zia Ur Rahman Farooqi, Ayesha Abdul Qadir, Hussein Alserae, Ali Raza, Waqas Mohy-Ud-Din
Summary: Organic amendments play a crucial role in reclaiming salt-affected soils by improving soil properties and promoting the build-up of new halotolerant bacterial species and microbial diversity. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the current knowledge on the effects of organic amendments on soil properties, microbial processes and species, and the development of soil microbial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Jian Xiao, Jianglin Zhang, Yajie Gao, Yanhong Lu, Xue Xie, Changyu Fang, Yulin Liao, Jun Nie
Summary: Overuse of chemical fertilizer (CF) has been found to damage soil and the environment. A long-term fertilization experiment showed that CF application significantly increased soil organic matter, total nitrogen, and available phosphorus contents, as well as increased available nitrogen and potassium contents to varying degrees. It also decreased soil pH in both rice rhizospheric soil and bulk soil. Furthermore, CF application led to changes in bacterial community composition, with increased diversity in rice rhizospheric soil and decreased diversity in bulk soil.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mukesh Kumar Malviya, Chang-Ning Li, Prakash Lakshmanan, Manoj Kumar Solanki, Zhen Wang, Anjali Chandrol Solanki, Qian Nong, Krishan K. Verma, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Pratiksha Singh, Anjney Sharma, Dao-Jun Guo, Eldessoky S. Dessoky, Xiu-Peng Song, Yang-Rui Li
Summary: This study investigated the rhizosphere and diazotroph bacterial diversity in wild progenitors of sugarcane, highlighting the importance of genetic background in plant-microbe interactions. The results showed significant microbial diversity and the influence of soil physiochemical properties on the rhizosphere microbiome.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Monika Thakur, Harminder Singh, Jaspreet Kaur Rajput, Rupesh Kumar
Summary: In this study, a novel sunlight-active ternary magnetic nano-photocatalyst GCNI was fabricated and characterized. The efficacy of GCNI for RhB removal was investigated and the mechanism of dye removal and degradation was discovered. The results showed that GCNI had high efficiency in dye removal, easy magnetic separation, and excellent reusability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Hadi Karimikia, Harminder Singh, Brian Donnellan
Summary: This study develops a multi-level research model to examine how IS-specific OCBs impact the perceived effectiveness of IS departments, and how these OCBs are affected by personal attributes, leadership style, and interactions within IS departments.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Garrett G. R. J. Johnson, Harminder Singh, Ashley Vergis, Jason Park, Olivia Hershorn, David Hochman, Ramzi M. Helewa
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate whether the implementation of synoptic reports led to changes in the rate of repeat preoperative endoscopy for colorectal lesions. The results showed that synoptic reports significantly increased the reporting rates of tattoo placement, photo-documentation, and bowel preparation quality, but did not decrease the rate of repeat preoperative endoscopy. Future studies may need to address guideline deficiencies in order to improve this outcome.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Article
Biology
Rujira Tisarum, Thapanee Samphumphuang, Suravoot Yooyoungwech, Harminder Pal Singh, Suriyan Cha-um
Summary: The study reveals that inoculation of AMF improves the adaptation of para rubber to the natural ecosystem, especially in the dry season. Physiological and biochemical changes in AMF-inoculated plants under water deficit conditions act as an adaptive strategy for the maintenance of overall growth performances.
Article
Agronomy
Anil Kumar, Harminder Singh, Shashi Pathania
Summary: Potassium fertigation has significant effects on the productivity of Kinnow in potassium rich soils. Four split applications of 500 g MoP per tree result in higher growth and yield.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Amarpreet Kaur, Shalinder Kaur, Harminder Pal Singh, Daizy Rani Batish
Summary: Allelopathy plays a crucial role in the competitive advantage and establishment of alien invasive species. Different morphotypes of Parthenium hysterophorus exhibit varying levels of phytotoxicity and allelochemical composition, leading to differential ecological impacts on other plants.
ECOLOGICAL COMPLEXITY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Suwanna Phukunkamkaew, Rujira Tisarum, Thanyaporn Sotesaritkul, Sarunyaporn Maksup, Harminder Pal Singh, Suriyan Cha-Um
Summary: Aluminum contamination in acidic soil is a major problem in paddy fields. This study compared the aluminum content in different rice genotypes and found that RD35 was sensitive to aluminum while Azucena and IR64 were tolerant.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kulwinder Kaur Mehal, Amarpreet Kaur, Harminder Pal Singh, Daizy R. Batish
Summary: The study found that aqueous extracts from the fresh foliage and leaf litter of Verbesina encelioides have allelopathic effects on co-occurring plant species, inhibiting their growth and photosynthetic processes. The extracts contain various allelochemicals, supporting the novel weapon hypothesis.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alpy Sharma, Sanjay Kr Uniyal, Daizy Rani Batish, Harminder P. Singh
Summary: The present study examined the fuelwood use and knowledge variations among the Bhangalis, a resident community in Chhota Bhangal, Himachal Pradesh. The findings revealed that the number of fuelwood species known by the Bhangalis was significantly different from the ones they actually used. The study also found variations in fuelwood knowledge based on gender, age, and family size.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Mariam Narous, Zoann Nugent, Harminder Singh, Charles N. Bernstein
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Cattarin Theerawitaya, Kanyaratt Supaibulwatana, Rujira Tisarum, Thapanee Samphumphuang, Daonapa Chungloo, Harminder Pal Singh, Suriyan Cha-Um
Summary: Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth and development, especially in rice production. This study investigated the morpho-physiological characteristics and expression level of nitrogen assimilation in different rice genotypes under different nitrogen conditions. The results showed that nitrogen deficiency inhibited rice seedling growth and reduced grain yield.
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Seth R. Shaffer, Gia Ly Jackson, Sydney Chochinov, Lesley Graff, Renee El-Gabalawy, Souradet Y. Shaw, Harminder Singh, Charles N. Bernstein
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Seth R. Shaffer, Gia Ly Jackson, Sydney Chochinov, Lesley Graff, Renee El-Gabalawy, Souradet Y. Shaw, Harminder Singh, Charles N. Bernstein
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Seth R. Shaffer, Gia Ly Jackson, Sydney Chochinov, Lesley Graff, Renee El-Gabalawy, Souradet Y. Shaw, Harminder Singh, Charles N. Bernstein
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
James Stone, Remington Winter, Deirdre Khan, Heidi Rothenmund, Julianne Klein, Bernie N. Chodirker, Robert Wightman, Christina Kim, Harminder Singh