Article
Environmental Sciences
Yazhou Wang, Jinrong Da, Yuxuan Deng, Rui Wang, Xiaoning Liu, Jianbo Chang
Summary: Wastewater with high calcium concentration competes with magnesium for phosphorus recovery during struvite crystallization. The differences in heavy metal adsorption by calcium phosphate (Ca-P) and magnesium phosphate (Mg-P) are still unclear. In this study, the residues of four common heavy metals were analyzed in Ca-P and Mg-P precipitates under varying conditions, and their competitive adsorption mechanisms were explored.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zejiang Cai, Boren Wang, Lu Zhang, Shilin Wen, Minggang Xu, Tom H. Misselbrook, Alison M. Carswell, Suduan Gao
Summary: Manure amendment has been proven effective in preventing or reversing soil acidification in red soil. However, an integrated approach combining manure with chemical fertilizers is needed to maintain soil productivity and nutrient balance, while reducing heavy metal accumulation and environmental risks. Incorporating 40% or more of total nitrogen from manure can help prevent acidification and provide necessary phosphorus, but additional potassium inputs are necessary for balanced plant nutrient supply.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zejiang Cai, Changfu Yang, Xinyi Du, Lu Zhang, Shilin Wen, Yadong Yang
Summary: This study investigated the factors influencing soil acidification in the hilly region of southern China and found that land use conversion contributes to soil acidification, which is mainly influenced by parent materials and altitude. The results showed a negative correlation between soil pH and altitude, with limestone-derived soils having higher pH compared to quaternary red clay and sandshale-derived soils. Significant increase in exchangeable acidity was observed in sandshale-derived soils after land use conversion. The study suggests implementing measures such as liming, straw mulching, or catch crop to prevent calcium and nitrogen loss and alleviate soil acidification during land use conversion, especially in high altitude areas.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Gizachew Tarekegn Getahun, Ararso Etana, Lars Juhl Munkholm, Holger Kirchmann
Summary: The experiment showed that lime application can significantly reduce clay dispersion, improve soil wet aggregate stability, and affect the release of dissolved reactive phosphorus. pH within the range of 7.5-7.8 has the greatest impact on soil properties, with wet aggregate stability declining beyond this range. Further research is needed to understand the underlying processes in more detail and draw more robust conclusions.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ze Wang, Tingting Tao, Hu Wang, Ji Chen, Gaston E. Small, David Johnson, Jihui Chen, Yingjun Zhang, Qichao Zhu, Shengmin Zhang, Yantao Song, Jens Kattge, Peng Guo, Xiao Sun
Summary: Through a meta-analysis of 53 grassland studies and a long-term field experiment, it was found that soil acidification was less pronounced when organic nitrogen (ON) inputs accounted for at least 20% of the total nitrogen input, especially at higher input rates. The rate of hydrogen ion (H+) production was mainly determined by NH3 volatilization from ON and the uptake of ON and NH4+ by Leymus chinensis, with the latter contributing less to H+ production. These findings suggest that the evaluation of N-induced soil acidification should consider N forms, and manipulating the relative composition of N inputs could be an effective approach to alleviate soil acidification.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Xiquan Wang, Hongyuan Zhang, Zhizhong Zhang, Chenping Zhang, Kai Zhang, Huancheng Pang, Stephen M. Bell, Yuyi Li, Ji Chen
Summary: The relationship between salt-affected soils and their adjacent river systems is important for addressing the challenges of soil salinization in agriculture. A study found that the distance along the river is closely related to the level of soil salinization, with soil salinity increasing as the distance along the river increases. This is likely due to the leaching of ions from upstream soils and their accumulation in downstream soils.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhi Liang, Lars Elsgaard
Summary: The study investigated the combined effects of liming and phosphorus on N2O fluxes in arable sandy soil, finding that the interactions between liming and phosphorus play a role in regulating denitrification N2O fluxes by influencing soil microbial processes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Yanling Liu, Meng Zhang, Yu Li, Yarong Zhang, Xingcheng Huang, Yehua Yang, Huaqing Zhu, Han Xiong, Taiming Jiang
Summary: Nitrogen fertilizer application is a cause of soil acidification in tea plantations, but the impact on different acidity levels remains unclear. Field experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of different nitrogen fertilizer rates on soil pH, pH buffer capacity, acidity, base cations, and cation exchange capacity in non-acidified, mildly acidified, and heavily acidified tea plantations. The results showed that decreased base saturation and increased exchangeable aluminum were the main mechanisms of acidification. Excessive nitrogen fertilizer application exacerbated soil acidification in non-acidified tea plantations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuqian Ying, Shenggao Lu, Hanxiang Shi, Yuezhan Shi, Yuenu Shi, Wenjun Rao, Changsheng Liu, Yurong Liu
Summary: FGD steel slag can significantly improve the chemical properties of saline-sodic soils, but may increase EC and salt content at lower depths. Additionally, FGD steel slag reduces soil cracking and helps decrease soil dispersion.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Fernando Aramburu Merlos, Joao Vasco Silva, Frederic Baudron, Robert J. Hijmans
Summary: Agricultural lime can improve the productivity of acid tropical soils, but the optimal lime rates are still uncertain in many tropical regions. To estimate lime rates, several lime requirement models based on soil data have been developed. In this study, we reviewed seven existing models and introduced a new model (LiTAS), and evaluated their accuracy in predicting lime requirements for different soil types. The foundational models targeting acidity saturation and base saturation were more accurate than the derived models, and the LiTAS model was the most accurate.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alexandria J. Hoeher, Sebastian T. Mergelsberg, Olaf J. Borkiewicz, F. Marc Michel
Summary: Understanding the chemical and structural properties of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) is crucial for gaining insights into biomineralization mechanisms. The influence of the initial Ca/P ratio on the structure and transformation of ACP is significant, with structural variations directly linked to system chemistry. A promising method to control the crystallization pathway to form hydroxylapatite at circumneutral pH without stabilizing ions is the synthesis of ACP with monodentate Ca-P geometries.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jerzy Lipiec, Boguslaw Usowicz, Jerzy Klopotek, Marcin Turski, Magdalena Frac
Summary: By examining the effects of long-term application of recycled chicken manure and spent mushroom substrate, this study found that these organic materials can effectively increase soil organic matter content, improve soil pH and hydraulic properties, enhance soil water retention capacity, reduce acidity, and ultimately improve crop productivity. This research provides valuable insights into the sustainable use of recycled organic materials to enhance soil quality and agricultural yield.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jithya Nawodi Wijesinghe, Hiroyuki Asaoka, Yuki Mori, Syuntaro Hiradate
Summary: The study revealed considerable loss of plant nutrients in fertilized grassland soil of non-allophanic Andosol over half a century, with increased soil acidity and pH at depths of at least 100 cm. Soil available P also increased at depths of 80 to 100 cm. Measures should be taken to reduce nutrient loss for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.
SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Xiao-Ying Pan, Ren-Yong Shi, Zhi-Neng Hong, Jun Jiang, Xian He, Ren-Kou Xu, Wei Qian
Summary: The study found that crop straw decayed products (SDPs) have ameliorating effects on acidic soil, increasing soil pH and pH buffering capacity, thus enhancing soil resistance to acidification. Pea straw decayed product had the greatest impact on soil pH buffering capacity, playing a significant role in slowing down soil acidification process.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Farah Nigar, Amy-Louise Johnston, Jacob Smith, William Oakley, Md Towhidul Islam, Reda Felfel, David Grant, Edward Lester, Ifty Ahmed
Summary: This study utilized biowastes from agriculture, sewage, household wastes, and industries to produce value-added calcium phosphates (CaPs) using a continuous flow hydrothermal synthesis route. The eggshells served as a calcium source, struvite as a phosphate source, and CH3COOH as a dissolution media. The resulting CaPs had varying morphologies of magnesium whitlockite (Mg-WH) and hydroxyapatite (HA), with Ca/P ratios indicating the formation of Mg-WH and HA. This research demonstrates the potential of utilizing waste-derived materials to produce CaPs with promising properties.
Article
Agronomy
Mohamed El Mazlouzi, Christian Morel, Thierry Robert, Bofang Yan, Alain Mollier
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nicolas Dietrich, Kalyani Kentheswaran, Aras Ahmadi, Johanne Teychene, Yolaine Bessiere, Sandrine Alfenore, Stephanie Laborie, Dominique Bastoul, Karine Loubiere, Christelle Guigui, Mathieu Sperandio, Ligia Barna, Etienne Paul, Corinne Cabassud, Alain Line, Gilles Hebrard
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohamed El Mazlouzi, Christian Morel, Coralie Chesseron, Thierry Robert, Alain Mollier
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Y. Bareha, M. Saoudi, A. C. Santellani, A. Le Bihan, S. Picard, C. Mebarki, M. Cunha, M. -L. Daumer
Summary: This study investigated the use of fermentation processes to enhance phosphorus dissolution from waste activated sludge. The results showed that fermentation can increase phosphorus dissolution in waste activated sludge, along with the dissolution of iron, calcium, and magnesium.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Christian Morel, Daniel Plenet, Alain Mollier
Summary: The study aimed to determine the relationship between the P nutrition index based on critical P dilution of maize and indicators of soil P supply. Results showed that process-based and chemical extraction methods were equally effective, with process-based assessment providing more accurate and reliable estimates of soil P contribution to plant nutrition.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Jean Trap, Eric Blanchart, Onja Ratsiatosika, Malalatiana Razafindrakoto, Thierry Becquer, Andry Andriamananjara, Christian Morel
Summary: The study demonstrated that the endogeic earthworm Pontoscolex corethrurus significantly increased rice shoot biomass and P nutrition in P-deficient Ferralsol soil. The calculation of L-value is subject to various uncertainties, which should be considered in further research.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Claire Jouany, Christian Morel, Noura Ziadi, Gilles Belanger, Sokrat Sinaj, Ciprian Stroia, Pablo Cruz, Jean-Pierre Theau, Michel Duru
Summary: This study evaluated the relationship between phosphorus nutrition index (PNI), yield response to P fertilization, and soil plant-available P (SPAP) indicators in grassland systems. Positive relationships were found between PNI and forage dry matter yield, as well as SPAP indicators, confirming the influence of soil P status on grassland P nutrition. Critical values for a 92% target PNI were similar for Olsen P and (Qw + Pr60 min), suggesting potential for P diagnosis improvement in forage systems.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mathilde Besson, Sylvaine Berger, Ligia Tiruta-barna, Etienne Paul, Mathieu Sperandio
Summary: The study compared different scenarios of wastewater treatment to achieve resource recovery, showing that urine and blackwater separation are more effective options with significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Greywater separation, while slightly less effective in mitigating climate change impact, needs attention to energy consumption.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Soil Science
Kristin Steinfurth, Juliane Hirte, Christian Morel, Uwe Buczko
Summary: Plant available soil phosphorus contents are assessed by various different methods worldwide, which hinders the comparison and joint analysis of international data. Differences in conversion equations question their reliability, and conversions should only be conducted if absolutely necessary.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohamed El Mazlouzi, Christian Morel, Thierry Robert, Coralie Chesseron, Christophe Salon, Jean-Yves Cornu, Alain Mollier
Summary: This study demonstrates that phosphorus newly acquired by wheat plants is primarily allocated to grains through remobilization rather than post-anthesis uptake, and the allocation rate is faster under low phosphorus supply.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Kristin Steinfurth, Gunnar Borjesson, Pascal Denoroy, Bettina Eichler-Lobermann, Wolfgang Gans, Johannes Heyn, Juliane Hirte, Bruno Huyghebaert, Claire Jouany, Dierk Koch, Ines Merbach, Markus Mokry, Alain Mollier, Christian Morel, Kerstin Panten, Edgar Peiter, Paul R. Poulton, Thomas Reitz, Heide Spiegel, Uwe Buczko, Gitte Holton Rubek, Michael van Laak, Sabine von Tucher
Summary: Phosphorus (P) fertilizer recommendations vary among countries, but the main principle is to maintain a target range of plant-available P in soil. However, the thresholds of target P fertility classes vary based on different soil test P methods, even among countries using the same method.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Haotian Chen, Florent Levavasseur, Denis Montenach, Marc Lollier, Christian Morel, Sabine Houot
Summary: Recycling organic waste in agriculture can enhance soil fertility, substitute chemical fertilizers, and have varying effects on crop yields, soil nutrients, and mineral fertilizer savings.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Pablo Raguet, Barbara Cade-Menun, Alain Mollier, Dalel Abdi, Noura Ziadi, Antoine Karam, Christian Morel
Summary: Phosphorus is crucial for plants, but there are concerns about the scarcity of rock phosphates used for chemical fertilizers. This study found that soil organic phosphorus could potentially reduce fertilizer requirements and play a significant role in plant nutrition and soil phosphorus availability.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Nomena Ravelojaona, Guillaume Jego, Noura Ziadi, Alain Mollier, Jean Lafond, Antoine Karam, Christian Morel
Summary: This study calibrated and evaluated the STICS model for predicting aboveground biomass and N nutrition attributes of spring barley grown over 31 years in Quebec, Canada. The model showed good agreement with observed variables and accurately predicted biomass accumulation and plant N content. However, further validation using independent observation datasets is needed.
Article
Water Resources
Ana Barbara Bisinella de Faria, Mathilde Besson, Aras Ahmadi, Kai M. Udert, Mathieu Sperandio
JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE WATER IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2020)