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Environmental Sciences
Quan Tang, Anne Cotton, Zhijun Wei, Yongqiu Xia, Tim Daniell, Xiaoyuan Yan
Summary: The study demonstrates that partial organic substitution in agriculture can improve crop yields, prevent soil acidification, and reduce environmental impacts. Microbial communities play a crucial role in responding to partial organic substitution, regulating crop yields, and mitigating environmental impacts.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Yonghui Pan, Junjie Guo, Luyu Fan, Yu Ji, Zhan Liu, Fang Wang, Zhengxian Pu, Ning Ling, Qirong Shen, Shiwei Guo
Summary: Partial substitution of organic fertilizer for chemical fertilizer can reduce the need for synthetic nitrogen while maintaining rice yield. This substitution improves source capacity and balances the source-sink relationship during the grain filling period. These findings provide a basis for enhancing crop productivity through fertilizer strategies.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yue Luo, Hengbin Xiao, Xiao Wu, Xian Wu, Yupeng Wu, Yanbin Jiang, Ronggui Hu
Summary: In citrus orchards in central China, reducing N fertilizer input and planting green manure are dominant measures for improving N use efficiency. This study found that reducing N fertilizer input can decrease total N losses but increase total P losses. Planting green manure can reduce total N losses but increase both total N and P losses during the ground mulching stage.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ruiyu Bi, Qianqian Zhang, Liping Zhan, Xintong Xu, Xi Zhang, Yubing Dong, Xiaoyuan Yan, Zhengqin Xiong
Summary: Biochar amendment and organic substitution can increase crop production, improve nitrogen use efficiency, and reduce nitrogen loss in vegetable production. However, the comprehensive environmental and economic effects of these practices need further evaluation. In this study, the effects of biochar amendment, organic substitution, and their combination on crop production were assessed using a combination of life-cycle assessment, empirical models, and field measurements. The results showed that the individual application of biochar amendment or organic substitution can improve economic returns and product quality.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wenmeng Zhang, Tianyi Zhang, Xiaoguang Yang
Summary: Crop-specific, high-resolution phosphorus rate information is crucial for sustainable agricultural fertilizer management in China. The current phosphorus fertilizer dataset based on coarse national statistics lacks accuracy and crop-specific information. This study utilized provincial and county-level data to generate detailed maps of phosphorus rate for rice, wheat, and maize from 2004 to 2016 (CN-P). CN-P provides improved spatial heterogeneity and more accurate estimates of phosphorus rate for each crop compared to the existing dataset. The CN-P dataset has great potential for modeling sustainable agricultural fertilizer management strategies and addressing phosphorus pollution.
Article
Plant Sciences
Shaobo Wang, Rui Lv, Xinhua Yin, Puyu Feng, Kelin Hu
Summary: By conducting a meta-analysis of 667 observations, it was found that substituting mineral fertilizers with manure nitrogen can reduce environmental pollution and improve soil quality. Medium levels of manure nitrogen substitution had the greatest impact on vegetable yields and soil properties.
Article
Plant Sciences
Petr Skarpa, Dominika Mikusova, Jiri Antosovsky, Milan Kucera, Pavel Ryant
Summary: The study showed that using modified conventional polyurethane coated CAN fertilizer in a single application during the growth stage of the 9th true leaf significantly increased yield, thousand seed weight, and oil production for Brassica napus L. The coated CAN fertilizer has the potential to achieve slow nitrogen release, ensuring nitrogen supply for rapeseed plants throughout the vegetation period and eliminating the risk of nitrogen loss.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yawei Li, Junzeng Xu, Xiaoyin Liu, Boyi Liu, Weixuan Liu, Xiyun Jiao, Jiaoyan Zhou
Summary: The study investigates the potential of using liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) recovered from monosodium glutamate (MSG) wastewater as a substitute for chemical fertilizer in rice cultivation to improve crop yields and reduce environmental pollution.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Shijie Zhang, Gang Zhang, Dejian Wang, Qin Liu, Min Xu
Summary: Retaining crop residue has been shown to be effective in reducing nitrogen runoff and increasing crop yield in a rice-wheat rotation system. Simultaneously incorporating crop residue and nitrogen fertilizer can help reduce nitrogen runoff loss and improve crop yield in this cropping system.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Keyu Ren, Yue Sun, Hongqin Zou, Dejin Li, Changai Lu, Yinghua Duan, Wenju Zhang
Summary: Replacing synthetic nitrogen fertilizer with animal manure is an effective method to reduce reliance on synthetic nitrogen fertilizer and sustain food production. However, the effects of this substitution on crop yield and nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) are uncertain. Based on a meta-analysis of 118 studies conducted in China, we found that substituting synthetic N fertilizer with manure increased yield by 3.3%-3.9% and NUE by 6.3%-10.0% for wheat, maize, and rice. The effects varied depending on fertilization management practices, climate conditions, and soil properties.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Zhenyu Liu, Yutong Xing, Dian Jin, Yuting Liu, Yi Lu, Yuan Chen, Dehua Chen, Xiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, the combined effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth and development of faba bean was investigated. The results showed that the application of 50% organic fertilizer (OF) and 50% inorganic fertilizer resulted in the highest yield of faba bean. The 50% OF treatment increased nitrogen accumulation in seeds and improved nitrogen partial factor productivity and nitrogen harvest index. Furthermore, the 50% OF treatment enhanced nitrogen accumulation in reproductive organs and whole plants. Overall, this study provides a theoretical basis for high-yield cultivation of faba bean.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Waqas Qasim, Longlong Xia, Shan Lin, Li Wan, Yiming Zhao, Klaus Butterbach-Bahl
Summary: Excessive nitrogen fertilizer use in greenhouse vegetable production leads to low nitrogen use efficiency and high nitrogen losses, which can be mitigated by reducing fertilizer application rates.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ruiyu Bi, Xintong Xu, Liping Zhan, Anfeng Chen, Qianqian Zhang, Zhengqin Xiong
Summary: The community structure and abundance of soil ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB) and ammonia-oxidizing archaea (AOA) were affected by the substitution of chemical fertilizers with organic manure. This substitution significantly reduced the potential of ammonia oxidation and resulted in decreased N2O and NO emissions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xiuyi Yang, Chao Zhang, Xiaoli Ma, Qianjin Liu, Juan An, Shujian Xu, Xingyuan Xie, Jibiao Geng
Summary: The study demonstrates that the combination of organic fertilizers and controlled-release urea can increase wheat yield and reduce nitrogen leaching, with the best results observed when substituting 30-50% of urea with organic fertilizers.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jinli Zhang, Xuening Song, Hui Wei, Weicheng Zhou, Chengrong Peng, Dunhai Li
Summary: The study demonstrates that substituting chemical nitrogen fertilizer with a certain proportion of nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria is beneficial for improving the productivity and sustainability of paddy fields under the double-rice cropping system. A 30% substitution rate can help maintain rice yields.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
Summary: The dragonfly species Orthetrum albistylum can accumulate heavy metals, and its heat shock protein genes have the potential to serve as biomarkers for monitoring environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This paper discusses the application of three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) in the management of microplastic pollution, and introduces the efficiency and catalytic mechanisms of different catalysts. It also proposes the development prospects for sustainable management of microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and mechanisms of a chemical-free nanobubble-based AOP for treating organic micropollutants in water. The results show that the oxygen nanobubble AOP has a significantly higher removal efficiency compared to air and nitrogen nanobubbles. The treatment performance is not affected by pH and the presence of ions. Higher initial concentrations of the micropollutant lead to slower treatment processes, but similar removal performance is achieved in the end. The presence of organic matter reduces the removal rate of the micropollutant. The results have practical feasibility for water and wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the protein targets and protein-ligand interactions related to PAH contamination in crop xylem sap using computational tools. The results show that phenanthrene has a more pronounced effect on the xylem sap proteins of maize and wheat, with maize DEPs associated with lipid biosynthesis and wheat DEPs exhibiting an increase in ABC transporters. This study provides insights into the regulation and movement of PAHs within plant xylem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)