Article
Environmental Sciences
Jian Liu, Marianne Bechmann, Hans Olav Eggestad, Anne Falk Ogaard
Summary: This study assessed the concentration and load trends of dissolved reactive phosphorus (DRP) in streamwater of a livestock-intensive catchment in southwestern Norway, and found a significant positive correlation between cumulative soil phosphorus surplus and DRP concentration and load. This highlights the importance of long-term soil phosphorus surplus in affecting DRP loss in livestock-intensive regions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mario Fontana, Luca Bragazza, Thomas Guillaume, Mathieu Santonja, Alexandre Buttler, Said Elfouki, Sokrat Sinaj
Summary: The study suggests that using calcium phosphite as a phosphorus fertilizer may have varying effects on different soil types and plant species, particularly on the growth and soil P pools of green manure crops. In sandy soil, the addition of calcium phosphite increased available phosphorus levels, while in clay soil it promoted the formation of higher PNaHCO3. Further research is needed to better understand soil microbial responses and quantify the agronomical efficiency of phosphorus under calcium phosphite fertilization in subsequent crops.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jiaxin Wang, Zhiming Qi, Elena M. Bennett
Summary: The utilization of residual soil phosphorus in agricultural soils is important for reducing phosphorus applications and pollution. The potential for using residual soil phosphorus varies among Canadian provinces, with the highest potential in the Atlantic provinces, Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Genevieve Grenon, Aidan De Sena, Chandra A. Madramootoo, Christian von Sperber, Abderrachid Hamrani
Summary: This study quantified the different soil phosphorus (P) pools in organic soils under controlled drainage and pump drainage systems. The results showed that calcium bound P was the largest P pool in these soils, acting as a sink, while aluminum and iron bound P were driving forces for P movement in the soil. Fertilizer and root P content were significantly related to changes in drainage water quality.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Emma Hayes, Suzanne Higgins, Josie Geris, Donal Mullan
Summary: Long-term phosphorus accumulation in agricultural soils is a challenge for water quality improvement. Improved management strategies are needed to reduce excess agricultural phosphorus sources. While reseeding and inversion tillage are essential agricultural practices, there are potential trade-offs in terms of nutrient and sediment losses. LiDAR-based image analysis can help quantify these risks.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Parul Sundha, Nirmalendu Basak, Arvind Kumar Rai, Rajender Kumar Yadav, Parbodh Chander Sharma
Summary: This study investigated the impact of irrigation water quality on phosphorus (P) dynamics and leaching from saline-sodic soil during reclamation using gypsum alone or in combination with organic materials. The results showed that adding organic materials with gypsum increased the concentration of water-extractable P and reduced P leaching. The properties of the leachate, such as CO32-, HCO3-, pH, and SO(4)(2-)content, were found to be closely related to P leaching.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Emma Hayes, Suzanne Higgins, Josie Geris, Gillian Nicholl, Donal Mullan
Summary: This study developed and evaluated a weighted risk assessment model to improve the classification of phosphorus transfer risk at a sub-field scale. Results showed that traditional bulked sampling failed to consider the spatial variability of soil phosphorus content at the subfield scale, while higher intensity gridded sampling and interpolation revealed wide in-field variability, aiding in the characterization of risk for nutrient losses to waterways.
Article
Soil Science
Gang Zhao, Peng Wu, Fu Liu, Shangzhong Li, Jianjun Zhang, Yi Dang, Lei Wang, Shuying Wang, Wanli Cheng, Tie Cai, Tinglu Fan
Summary: The soil quality in the arid areas of Northwest China is poor and planting green manure and straw mulching can improve soil water content and quality. This study conducted a field experiment in the semiarid area of the Loess Plateau and found that the combination of straw mulching and planting soybean as green manure significantly increased soil water content, nutrients, microbial biomass, and enzyme activities. It also improved fertilizer uptake and wheat productivity. Therefore, this method is effective for enhancing soil water storage, nutrient utilization, and wheat productivity in semiarid areas.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Mehnaz Mosharrof, Md Kamal Uddin, Muhammad Firdaus Sulaiman, Shamim Mia, Shordar M. Shamsuzzaman, Ahmad Numery Ashfaqul Haque
Summary: The co-application of rice husk biochar, lime, and phosphorus fertilizer significantly improved soil pH, phosphorus availability, and reduced Al and Fe toxicity, leading to increased maize yield. The highest grain yield was recorded in the treatment with 75% lime, 10 t ha(-1) rice husk biochar, and 100% triple superphosphate.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tian Guo, Laura T. Johnson, Greg A. LaBarge, Chad J. Penn, Richard P. Stumpf, David B. Baker, Gang Shao
Summary: Extreme precipitation in 2019 led to record high unplanted agricultural fields in the U.S. and MRW, impacting the severity of HAB in Lake Erie. The 29% reduction in DRP load in MRW resulted in a less severe HAB than predicted, highlighting the importance of management changes in influencing watershed P loading.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
David Corbett, Bridget Lynch, David P. Wall, Patrick Tuohy
Summary: The soil's response to phosphorus input depends on its chemical composition. Current phosphorus application recommendations do not consider soil variability, and a targeted soil-specific approach is needed to optimize phosphorus efficiency and availability.
SOIL USE AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Kimberly Oliver, Michael P. Popp, Nathan A. Slaton, Gerson Laerson Drescher, Trenton L. Roberts
Summary: K fertilization is necessary for maximizing corn and cotton yields in soils with sub-optimum K availability, but maximizing yield doesn't always equal maximizing profit. Estimating the tradeoff between yield and fertilizer cost provides insights for producers.
Article
Agronomy
Malika Mahmoudi, Mohamed Naceur Khelil, Sarra Hechmi, Basma Latrech, Rim Ghrib, Abdelhamid Boujlben, Samir Yacoubi
Summary: Under semi-arid conditions, appropriate management of irrigation techniques and water resources is crucial for agriculture. This study investigated the effect of using fresh water and domestic treated wastewater on soil water dynamics, salinity, yield, and mineral nutrition of okra. The results showed that using domestic treated wastewater increased the yield and irrigation water productivity of okra.
Article
Agronomy
Sara E. Vero, Donnacha Doody, Rachel Cassidy, Suzanne Higgins, Gillian Nicholl, Julie Campbell, Per-Erik Mellander, Noeleen McDonald, Edward Burgess, Karen Daly, Erin Sherry
Summary: This study compares the Morgan and Olsen soil tests and respective index systems used in a border region of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Differences in categorization of P availability using either index system create disparities in fertilizer recommendations and perceived aquatic risks, even within small cross-border catchments.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2022)
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
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Colin W. Gray, Richard W. McDowell, Alasdair D. L. Noble
Summary: This study investigated the rate of cadmium accumulation in soils that receive phosphorus fertiliser in New Zealand's agricultural systems and found that soil cadmium concentrations are still increasing in long-term fertiliser trials. It is recommended to continue analysing soil samples from these trials to confirm the long-term trends.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Colin W. Gray, Richard W. McDowell, Scott L. Graham, John E. Hunt, Johannes Laubach, Graeme N. D. Rogers, Sam Carrick, David Whitehead
Summary: Despite greater phosphorus inputs to the irrigated site compared to the non-irrigated site, there was no difference in total phosphorus concentrations in drainage, with particulate phosphorus dominating the forms lost. More phosphorus was lost from the irrigated site due to higher drainage volume caused by irrigation. Management of irrigation water to reduce drainage from the root zone can help minimize phosphorus leaching.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zachary P. Simpson, Richard W. McDowell, Leo M. Condron, Marshall D. McDaniel, Helen P. Jarvie, Jonathan M. Abell
Summary: This passage discusses the challenge of phosphorus pollution in surface waters and the factors regulating phosphorus concentrations in streams. The study found that sediments often have the potential to remove or release phosphorus into streamwater, but the balance is rarely achieved and influenced by various factors.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Driss Touhami, Leo Murtagh Condron, Richard William McDowell
Summary: The experiment indicated that under P deficiency, plants did not show significant response to eCO2, and there were variations among different plant species.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Rich W. McDowell, Alasdair Noble, Peter Pletnyakov, Luke M. Mosley
Summary: Human activities have increased nitrogen and phosphorus input into riverine systems, which can lead to algal growth and degrade aquatic ecosystems. A global database was constructed to assess these inputs and inform policies to reduce nutrient losses from land to freshwater and improve nutrient use efficiency on farms. This database can also help calibrate global models exploring nutrient management efficiency in a changing climate.
GEOSCIENCE DATA JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ross Monaghan, Andrew Manderson, Les Basher, Raphael Spiekermann, John Dymond, Chris Smith, Richard Muirhead, David Burger, Richard McDowell
Summary: The study found that some agricultural environmental protection measures implemented in New Zealand over the past few decades have had a certain effect on reducing phosphorus losses, but have not been sufficient to offset the increase in nitrogen losses due to the expansion of dairy land. Nationally, sediment loads have significantly decreased due to afforestation and soil conservation works.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Simon Stokes, Katrina A. Macintosh, Richard W. McDowell
Summary: Environmental farm planning in New Zealand has evolved since the 1950s, with increasing demands from public and consumers for high-quality produce with strong environmental values. The implementation of national-scale freshwater farm plans will be mandatory and enforceable within a few years, potentially making New Zealand a world leader in environmental management if plans are farmer-centric and add value to their businesses.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
R. W. McDowell, W. Worth, S. Carrick
Summary: Studies have shown that dissolved organic phosphorus (DOP) may leach to deeper layers at a faster rate than inorganic phosphorus (orthophosphate), particularly through aquifer gravels. Monitoring data indicates that DOP compounds leach faster than orthophosphate, and for low P-sorption soils, DOP may enter groundwater faster than orthophosphate.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rich. W. McDowell, R. A. Moss, C. W. Gray, L. C. Smith, G. Sneath
Summary: The Winchmore trials in New Zealand have collected a vast amount of pasture and soil data over more than 70 years, which have been used in 475 publications spanning a wide range of research topics. These data are invaluable for predicting long-term soil accumulation and environmental issues, as well as guiding agricultural practices and policy-making.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Colin W. Gray, Chandra P. Ghimire, Richard W. McDowell, Richard W. Muirhead
Summary: This study found that increasing grazing/treading duration led to higher surface runoff volumes, changes in soil physical conditions, and an increasing trend in contaminant concentrations and loads, mainly due to the increase in dissolved phosphorus.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Katrina A. Macintosh, Richard W. McDowell, Aslan E. Wright-Stow, Craig Depree, Guy M. Robinson
Summary: Efforts to reduce agriculturally derived contaminant losses from land to water sources have faced challenges due to the complexity of controlling factors. National-scale implementation of freshwater farm plans with mandatory actions is seen as a way to deliver water quality reform, but challenges such as capacity building and compliance costs remain. Focus should be on quantitative, risk-based mitigation actions and minimum national standards to ensure auditable outcomes and improve water quality.
NUTRIENT CYCLING IN AGROECOSYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
G. J. Smith, R. W. McDowell, K. Daly, D. O. hUallachain, L. M. Condron, O. Fenton
Summary: This study highlights the under-estimation of phosphorus loss in wetter areas due to current soil testing methods not accounting for anaerobic conditions. Developed tests for anoxic conditions show variations in phosphorus availability by soil order and land use, with potential implications for modeling and water quality correlations. The findings suggest the importance of developing bespoke techniques for saturated areas to improve phosphorus loss prediction accuracy.
Editorial Material
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Richard W. McDowell
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Richard W. McDowell, Ross M. Monaghan, Chris Smith, Andrew Manderson, Les Basher, David F. Burger, Seth Laurenson, Peter Pletnyakov, Raphael Spiekermann, Craig Depree
Summary: In order to reduce losses of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment from dairy and sheep/beef farms, comprehensive mitigation actions should be fully implemented. Research shows that if these actions are fully implemented by 2035, potential decreases in losses could be up to 34%, 39% and 66% respectively.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
R. W. McDowell, P. Pletnyakov, A. Lim, G. Salmon
Summary: The New Zealand government proposed enforceable bottom lines to protect ecosystem health, but implementing these standards is challenging. By implementing various strategies to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus losses, it may be possible to meet the targets, but there is a need to expand farm environment plans and strengthen multi-level governance for successful change.
MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH
(2021)