Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ugochi Uzoamaka Egbeagu, Wanying Liu, Jining Zhang, Lei Sun, Ayodeji Bello, Bo Wang, Liting Deng, Yu Sun, Yu Han, Yan Zhao, Liyan Zhao, Mingming Zhao, Ruixin Bi, Chol Jong, Shuai Shi, Xiuhong Xu
Summary: The study investigated the residual effects of different soil amendments on the ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB) community in a maize/soybean agroecosystem. Results showed that the co-application of biochar with compost could lead to changes in the AOB community structure.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Khululwa Ndabankulu, Samson O. Egbewale, Zivanai Tsvuura, Anathi Magadlela
Summary: Understanding the role of soil microbes and their associated extracellular enzymes in grassland nutrient dynamics is important for assessing the functioning of grassland ecosystems. This study found that the application of superphosphate and lime influenced the microbial diversity and enzyme activities in nutrient-poor grassland soils, which in turn affected nutrient bioavailability.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammad Mojibur Rahman, Shihab Uddin, Mohammad Mofizur Rahman Jahangir, Zakaria M. Solaiman, Saud Alamri, Manzer H. Siddiqui, Mohammad Rafiqul Islam
Summary: The study demonstrated that the use of Integrated Plant Nutrient System (IPNS) and different manures had positive effects on system productivity and nitrogen use efficiency in acidic and charland soils, with poultry manure biochar (PMB) and compost (OF) showing superior performance. These fertilizers can enhance soil properties and crop yield simultaneously.
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Environmental Sciences
Wenjia Yu, Guohua Li, Tobias Edward Hartmann, Minggang Xu, Xueyun Yang, Haigang Li, Junling Zhang, Jianbo Shen
Summary: Phosphate rock is a finite natural resource that is rapidly depleting worldwide due to its excessive use for fertilizer production. The LePA model, developed in this study, offers a new approach to assess legacy soil phosphorus and predict changes in soil phosphorus levels with fertilizer application, showing potential for reducing phosphorus input in agricultural systems and guiding soil phosphorus management at various scales.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Xuyang Wang, Tao Sun, Haigang Ma, Guangmu Tang, Mo Chen, Maidinuer Abulaizi, Guangling Yu, Hongtao Jia
Summary: Conditioning alkaline soil with acidic phosphorus-rich biochar can improve soil phosphorus availability and waste utilization efficiency. Modified biochar can decrease soil pH and facilitate the transformation of stable phosphorus into active fractions.
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. M. Rahman, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Shihab Uddin, Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman, Ahmed Gaber, Abdelhadi A. Abdelhadi, M. M. R. Jahangir
Summary: Soil acidification and charland formation threaten food security in Bangladesh. Integrated plant nutrient system (IPNS) can enhance soil quality and crop production by increasing organic carbon stocks and microbial biomass.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Lei Liu, Ya Gao, Wenjie Yang, Jinshan Liu, Zhaohui Wang
Summary: Long-term phosphorus fertilizer input can impact the abundance and composition of functional soil microorganisms and genes involved in the carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur cycles. Understanding the mechanisms regulating these cycles under different phosphorus inputs is crucial for sustainable phosphorus management in agroecosystems.
Article
Agronomy
Nikolett Uzinger, Orsolya Szecsy, Nora Szucs-Vasarhelyi, Istvan Padra, Daniel Benjamin Sandor, Zdenko Loncaric, Eszter Draskovits, Mark Rekasi
Summary: The study investigated the fertiliser value and organic matter replenishment capacity of digested sewage sludge (DS) and the compost (COM) and vermicompost (VC) made from it. Results showed that in the short term, DS proved to be the best fertiliser, while COM was the best for organic matter replenishment.
Article
Agronomy
Andreu Cera, Estephania Duplat, Gabriel Montserrat-Marti, Antonio Gomez-Bolea, Susana Rodriguez-Echeverria, Sara Palacio
Summary: The study found seasonal variations in AMF colonisation, rhizospheric soil content, and plant nutrient status in gypsum plants. Mutualism between plants and AMF was highest in spring when P-requirements are higher for plants.
Article
Ecology
Ifigenia Urbina, Oriol Grau, Jordi Sardans, Olga Margalef, Guillermo Peguero, Dolores Asensio, Joan LLusia, Roma Ogaya, Albert Gargallo-Garriga, Leandro Van Langenhove, Lore T. Verryckt, Elodie A. Courtois, Clement Stahl, Jennifer L. Soong, Jerome Chave, Bruno Herault, Ivan A. Janssens, Emma Sayer, Josep Penuelas
Summary: The study found that nutrient resorption plays a key role in maintaining efficient nutrient cycling in old-growth tropical forests on the Guiana Shield, with higher resorption efficiencies observed for phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). Nitrogen (N) and P resorptions were positively related to their foliar concentrations, while K resorption was higher in the wet season. Seasonality and biochemical limitation influenced nutrient resorption in leaves, while species-specific requirements obscured general tendencies.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xudong Gu, Fengju Zhang, Xiaowei Xie, Yunlong Cheng, Xing Xu
Summary: Nitrogen and phosphorus are important nutrients for plant growth, and soil alkalization is a major obstacle to sustainable agriculture. Alfalfa has strong tolerance to saline-alkali and can be used for the comprehensive improvement of such land. The study on alfalfa rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soil properties in alkaline soils is significant for land utilization, ecological improvement, and food security.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Sushanta Kumar Naik, Santosh Sambhaji Mali, Omkar Kumar, Arun Kumar Singh, Bhagwati Prasad Bhatt
Summary: The study on leaching losses of nutrients in winter crops of tomato and pea grown in acidic soils of the eastern plateau and hill region revealed that different nutrient management practices significantly influenced nutrient leaching, with integrated fertilizer sources showing positive effects on crop yield improvement.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Brenda T. Makaure, Adeyemi O. Aremu, Jiri Gruz, Anathi Magadlela
Summary: This study investigates how four varieties of Vigna unguiculata adapt to acidic and nutrient-deficient grassland and savanna ecosystems by regulating their phenolic acid concentrations and antioxidant capacities. The study finds variations in phenolic acids across all soil types and differences in correlations between the phenolic acids and plant biomass, plant nutrition, soil nutrition, and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi infection. Varieties IT18 and Batch white show relatively higher antioxidant capacity and plant biomass compared to Brown mix and Dr Saunders.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Pema Khandu Goiba, Nagabovanalli B. Prakash, Prabhudev Dhumgond, Prabhudev Dhumgond, G. S. Yogesh
Summary: Gypsum has been used as a nutrient source for agriculture for a long time. A pot culture experiment was conducted to study the effect of slag-based gypsum (SBG) on rice growth, yield, and nutrient availability in different soils. The results showed that applying 750 kg SBG ha(-1) enhanced the growth and yield of rice. The pH and electrical conductivity of the soil increased with the application of SBG. Acidic soil performed better in terms of growth and yield with SBG application. Further long-term trials are needed to study its effect in different field conditions.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Bishnupriya Patra, Satyananda Jena, Amit Phonglosa
Summary: Appropriate nutrient management and crop diversification through incorporation of pulse into rice based cropping system can achieve sustainable productivity. This study found that earlier planting, soil-test-based fertilizer recommendation + farmyard manure in rice, and 30 cm row spacing in arhar resulted in higher soil physico-chemical properties and microbial activities. The combination of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients showed higher positive nitrogen and potassium balance in the rice-arhar cropping system.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jiaxu Wu, Muhammad Nadeem, Lakshman Galagedara, Raymond Thomas, Mumtaz Cheema
Summary: This study investigated the effect of chilling stress on two silage corn genotypes and found that Yukon-R genotype showed better adaptation and resilience against chilling stress.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hasnain Abbas, Muhammad Ashfaq Wahid, Abdul Sattar, Shahbaz Atta Tung, Muhammad Farrukh Saleem, Sohail Irshad, Jawaher Alkahtani, Mohamed Soliman Elshikh, Mumtaz Cheema, Yunzhou Li
Summary: This study investigated the effect of mepiquat chloride (MC) and nitrogen (N) application on yield and yield components of transgenic cotton. The results showed that MC and N application can improve cotton yield and fiber quality.
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Ashfaq Wahid, Muhammad Irshad, Sohail Irshad, Shahbaz Khan, Zuhair Hasnain, Danish Ibrar, Afroz Rais Khan, Muhammad Farrukh Saleem, Saqib Bashir, Saqer S. Alotaibi, Amar Matloob, Naila Farooq, Muhammad Shoaib Ismail, Mumtaz Akhtar Cheema
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of conventional and coated urea on rice growth, productivity, and quality traits. The results showed that zinc-coated urea performed better in all aspects, improving plant growth, gas exchange, yield parameters, and quality characteristics of rice crop.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ahmad Latif Virk, Wen-Sheng Liu, Zhe Chen, Yves NDri Bohoussou, Mumtaz Akhtar Cheema, Khuram Shehzad Khan, Xin Zhao, Hai-Lin Zhang
Summary: Greenhouse gas emissions are a major factor in climate change, with farmlands being a significant contributor affected by soil properties. Field management practices, such as no-till and cropping sequences, can regulate greenhouse gas emissions by altering soil physicochemical properties. A field experiment conducted in 2019 and 2020 investigated the impact of different tillage systems and cropping sequences on greenhouse gas emissions. Results showed higher N2O emissions in 2019 under certain cropping sequences, and higher cumulative N2O emissions under rotary tillage compared to no-till. Rotary tillage also had a higher CH4 sink in both years. Inter-annual changes in greenhouse gas emissions were influenced by water filled pore spaces induced by precipitation anomalies. Global warming potential was negatively correlated with certain soil properties but positively correlated with water filled pore spaces. In conclusion, no-till with diversified cropping sequences could help decrease greenhouse gas emissions and improve crop yield.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Muhammad Tariq Saeed, Muhammad Ashfaq Wahid, Umair Riaz, Muhammad Nadeem, Muhammad Farrukh Saleem, Tariq Aziz, Salma Kausar, Mumtaz Cheema
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different endogenous and exogenous phosphorus levels on maize growth and nutrient accumulation. The results showed that exogenous phosphorus application significantly influenced nutrient accumulation during pre- and post-grain filling growth, while endogenous phosphorus had a smaller effect on nutrient accumulation.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Jiaxu Wu, Muhmmad Nadeem, Lakshman Galagedara, Raymond Thomas, Mumtaz Cheema
Summary: Crop plants suffer from various detrimental effects on growth, development, and final yield when exposed to cold stress (CS). Phosphatidic acid (PA) is a critical signaling phospholipid in plant membranes that plays a significant role in stress avoidance responses. This review focuses on the plant response to CS at different levels and discusses the roles of protective proteins, osmo-protectants, antioxidant systems, and lipid metabolisms in plant cold tolerance mechanisms. Additionally, it highlights the effects of CS on plant PA biosynthesis pathways and its potential role in improving cold tolerance.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Ratnajit Saha, Raymond Thomas, Kelly Hawboldt, Muhammad Nadeem, Mumtaz Cheema, Lakshman Galagedara
Summary: This study investigated the effects of biochar application on soil hydraulic properties and nitrogen transport. The results showed that the addition of 2% powdered biochar to the mixed soil improved porosity, field capacity, and plant available water, while reducing nitrate leaching. On the other hand, the addition of 2% granular biochar to the mixed soil also reduced nitrogen leaching.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Asim Javed, Arne Schwelm, Nazanin Zamani-Noor, Rasha Salih, Marina Silvestre Vano, Jiaxu Wu, Melaine Gonzalez Garcia, Thies Marten Heick, Chaoyu Luo, Priyavashini Prakash, Edel Perez-Lopez
Summary: Plasmodiophora brassicae is a major threat to the rapeseed and brassica vegetable industry, causing clubroot disease in cruciferous plants. The disease is characterized by wilting, stunting, yellowing, and the presence of club-shaped galls in the roots.
MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Muhammad Faran, Muhammad Nadeem, Charles F. Manful, Lakshman Galagedara, Raymond H. Thomas, Mumtaz Cheema
Summary: Anaerobic liquid dairy digestate, a by-product of dairy waste anaerobic digestion, poses environmental risks if not handled properly. We tested its application as a biofertilizer and water source in greenhouse vegetable production and found that it resulted in lower lettuce growth but significantly higher levels of phytonutrients and lower heavy metal contamination risks. Overall, utilizing anaerobic digestate in hydroponics offers a sustainable solution with improved yield and environmental benefits.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jiaxu Wu, Edel Perez-Lopez
Summary: Clubroot, caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae, is a devastating disease that affects cruciferous crops worldwide. The use of resistant cultivars is currently the best strategy to control the disease, but new pathotypes are emerging that can overcome resistance. Understanding the genomics of the pathogen and host is crucial for finding a stable solution for growers.
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Rabia Javed, Muhammad Zia, Mumtaz Cheema
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Ecology
Jean-Marie Sobze, Lakshman Galagedara, Mumtaz Cheema, Raymond Thomas, Sahari Inoue
Summary: This article discusses the use of nanopriming native boreal forest species seeds with carbon nanoparticles to improve their propagation and vigor for forest reclamation and restoration.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2022)
