Article
Microbiology
Songmei Shi, Xie Luo, Miao Wen, Xingshui Dong, Sharifullah Sharifi, Deti Xie, Xinhua He
Summary: The study found that moderate increases in CO2 concentration and AMF colonization can promote wheat growth and soil fertility. However, nighttime eCO2 environments may reduce the beneficial effects of AMF on plants. Therefore, integrating the benefits of AMF is crucial for managing the long-term consequences of future CO2 rising on global cropping systems.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wenjing Rui, Zhipeng Mao, Zhifang Li
Summary: This review outlines the current concepts of nutrient exchanges in symbiotic relationships between plants and AM fungi, focusing on the transfer of P and N from the fungal partner to the host plant and the potential interactions between P and N exchanges. Progress has been made in understanding the complex mechanisms of nutrient transfers in AM symbiosis, but there are still unanswered questions, such as limited research on P and N transporters in different species of AM fungi and the unclear role of fungi in plant N uptake.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Paula A. Buil, Jan Jansa, Alena Blazkova, Ondrej Holubik, Renata Duffkova, Martin Rozmos, David Puschel, Michala Kotianova, Martina Janouskova
Summary: This study examined the effects of native arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal communities from conventionally managed arable soils on plant growth and nutrient uptake. The results showed that arbuscular mycorrhiza had a negative correlation with P availability, and the positive effects of mycorrhiza were more pronounced in a small subset of soils.
Article
Soil Science
Cuc T. K. Tran, Stephanie J. Watts-Williams, Ronald J. Smernik, Timothy R. Cavagnaro
Summary: This study investigates the impact of arbuscular mycorrhizas (AM) on soil phosphorus (P) leaching in soils with different textures. It found that soil texture influenced mycorrhizal colonization, plant growth, and plant P concentration, as well as the concentration and chemical composition of P and DOC leached. The results show that mycorrhizal plants can reduce P loss via leaching in sandy soil, while roots have the greatest impact on increasing P and DOC leaching regardless of mycorrhizal colonization.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kang Cheng, Man Wei, Xiaoxia Jin, Ming Tang, Haoqiang Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of overexpression of the ammonium transporter LbAMT3-1 on nutrient uptake and plant productivity. The results showed that LbAMT3-1 overexpression can enhance the absorption of nutrients and increase the abundance of mycorrhizal in plants. This study provides a potential strategy for using LbAMT3-1 in breeding programs to improve nutrient uptake in plants.
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sandra Poikane, Gabor Varbiro, Martyn G. Kelly, Sebastian Birk, Geoff Phillips
Summary: The study finds significant variation in the methods used by European countries to set river nutrient thresholds, with some countries relying on expert judgement or statistical distribution, while others prefer statistical relationships based on biological variables. For the first time, an ecology-based approach is used to derive nutrient thresholds for various river types in Central Europe. The results demonstrate that adopting ecology-based nutrient targets could improve sustainable river management where nutrients are the main pressure preventing the achievement of good ecological status.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anke Hupe, Franziska Naether, Thorsten Haase, Christian Bruns, Juergen Hess, Jens Dyckmans, Rainer Georg Joergensen, Florian Wichern
Summary: Intercropping of legumes and cereals is a key method for improving yield stability, particularly in organic farming. This study aimed to quantify nitrogen and carbon transfer from peas to triticale through direct root contact, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, and diffusion. Results showed that direct root contact was the main pathway for nitrogen and carbon transfer between pea and triticale plants.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Cecilia M. Prada, Benjamin L. Turner, James W. Dalling
Summary: The differences in nutrient acquisition pathways between arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) and ectomycorrhizal (EM) fungi may influence seedling growth and nitrogen availability in montane forests of Central America.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nolan J. T. - Pearce, James H. Larson, Mary Anne Evans, Paul C. Frost, Marguerite A. Xenopoulos
Summary: The study shows that rivermouths can effectively process nutrients bound for downstream ecosystems and respond to episodic nutrient enrichment. Light incubations exhibit higher nutrient uptake rates, with nutrient enrichment leading to increased uptake of total dissolved P and total dissolved N, as well as increased DOC release.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-BIOGEOSCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Emiru Birhane, Frans Bongers, Abebe Damtew, Abadi Tesfay, Lindsey Norgrove, Thomas W. Kuyper
Summary: In dryland ecosystems, the establishment, growth, and survival of tree and shrub seedlings are limited by water and nutrient availability. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can enhance nutrient and water acquisition, leading to higher biomass and nutrient concentrations in seedlings. In a greenhouse experiment with Commiphora myrrha seedlings, the presence of AMF increased root and shoot biomass, nutrient concentrations, and mycorrhizal colonization. Seedlings performed better in topsoil and under lower soil moisture levels. Mycorrhizal responsiveness was highest under lower soil moisture, indicating enhanced benefits of mycorrhization under drought conditions. Overall, mycorrhization plays a crucial role in the adaptation and growth performance of seedlings in dryland ecosystems.
JOURNAL OF ARID ENVIRONMENTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Varinderpal-Singha, Kunal, Satwant Kaur Gosal, Rita Choudhary, Reena Singh, Alok Adholeya
Summary: The use of AMF seed coating improved wheat yield and phosphorus fertilizer efficiency, but not nitrogen fertilizer efficiency. Precision nitrogen management can reduce fertilizer nitrogen use while maintaining wheat yield.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Juan Pineiro, Chansotheary Dang, Jeth G. V. Walkup, Teagan Kuzniar, Rachel Winslett, Steven J. Blazewicz, Zachary B. Freedman, Edward Brzostek, Ember M. Morrissey
Summary: Nitrogen deposition can increase soil carbon storage by reducing microbial activity. These effects vary in soil beneath trees that associate with arbuscular and ectomycorrhizal fungi. Our study shows that the assimilation rates of bacterial taxa can predict carbon cycling responses to nitrogen deposition in certain types of soils, but more data is needed to connect microbial traits with soil carbon and nitrogen cycling.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James H. Larson, Mary A. Evans, Faith A. Fitzpatrick, Paul C. Frost, Marguerite A. Xenopoulos, William F. James, Paul C. Reneau
Summary: The interface between lotic and lentic ecosystems is a zone of intense metabolic activity, where rivermouths can significantly alter the load and character of nutrients passing from the tributary to nearshore areas. Sensitivity analysis of the model showed that water column processing rates become more important with increasing nutrient concentration and discharge. Simulations at the Fox rivermouth indicated that it serves as a net sink for SRP and a source for ammonia, with water column processing driving SRP removal and both water column and sediment flux driving NH4 dynamics.
Article
Plant Sciences
Hamid Amir, Simon Gensous, Yvon Cavaloc, Laurent Wantiez
Summary: The study found that applying phosphorus fertilizer on phosphorus-deficient ultramafic soils significantly promotes plant growth and has a positive impact on plant mineral nutrition by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. However, phosphorus fertilizer may also weaken or suppress the positive effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on growth and mineral nutrition.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sarah Stackpoole, Robert Sabo, James Falcone, Lori Sprague
Summary: This study quantified annual changes in nitrogen and phosphorus river loads and nutrient balances at the Mississippi River outlet. It was found that the river load response to watershed nutrient balances shifted between 1975 and 2017. The impacts of legacy nutrients and other latent factors on river nutrient load trends were evaluated, showing the potential importance of factors such as best management practices and changes in watershed buffering capacity.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md Humayun Kabir, Qingyue Wang, Md Harun Rashid, Weiqian Wang, Yugo Isobe
Summary: Spatial variations in bioaccessibility and health risks induced by different metals in roadside dust from different land-use areas in Dhaka city, Bangladesh were investigated. The results suggest that the risk levels of some metals in roadside dust were high in certain sampling areas, but most metals posed acceptable non-carcinogenic risks to both adults and children.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mominul Haque Rabin, Qingyue Wang, Md Humayun Kabir, Weiqian Wang
Summary: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bangladesh government implemented partial and complete lockdown measures to control the spread, which led to environmental restoration. This study analyzed street dust samples collected during these lockdown periods in different urban land use categories in Dhaka city. The results showed higher concentrations of toxic elements in the dust during the partial lockdown compared to the complete lockdown. These elements mainly originated from anthropogenic sources such as industrial and vehicular emissions. The findings highlight the importance of conducting comprehensive assessments of toxic elements in street dust to ensure public health safety and ecological sustainability.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kai Xiao, Qingyue Wang, Senlin Lu, Yichun Lin, Christian Ebere Enyoh, Tanzin Chowdhury, Mominul Haque Rabin, Md Rezwanul Islam, Yue Guo, Weiqian Wang
Summary: This study investigated the high incidence and mortality rate of lung cancer in rural areas of Fuyuan. The results showed that combustion sources significantly contributed to particulate matter, and the particles exhibited alkaline properties. Selenium was identified as the major contributor to carcinogenic risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christian Ebere Enyoh, Qingyue Wang
Summary: This study investigated the adsorption of phenol onto different types of PET microplastics. The results showed that aged PET microplastics had the highest removal efficiency, with the adsorption rate being proportional to the number of active sites on the surface. The modified PET microplastics had the highest monolayer adsorption capacity. The study also found that PET microplastics can successfully adsorb phenol molecules through van der Waals and electrostatic interactions.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yichun Lin, Christian Ebere Enyoh, Qingyue Wang, Senlin Lu, Wei Zhang, Kai Xiao, Shumin Zhou, Toshihiko Kaneko, Akifumi Seguchi, Weiqian Wang, Yue Guo
Summary: This study assessed the inhibition of the major house dust mite (HDM) allergen Der f 2 by todomatsu oil extracted from Abies Sachalinensis residues. The results showed that todomatsu oil reduces the amount of Der f 2 and binds to it via hydrophobic interactions. This study suggests that todomatsu oil may be an effective public health strategy to inhibit HDM allergenicity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yue Guo, Qingyue Wang
Summary: Biomass waste from agricultural and forestry processes can harm the ecosystem, but it can also be used as a potential source for functional materials. This study focused on the fabrication and characterization of activated carbon from Moso bamboo using potassium hydroxide activation at different temperatures. The results showed that increasing the activation temperature can enhance the surface area and pore volume.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Weiqian Wang, Qingyue Wang, Senlin Lu, Yichun Lin, Miho Suzuki, Yuma Saito
Summary: This study analyzed the behavior of ragweed pollen and Amb a 1 particles in the urban area of Saitama, Japan in 2016. It was found that the peak season for airborne ragweed pollen scattering was from September 1st to October 9th, with high health risks indicated by the high pollen counts. Environmental factors such as temperature and water-soluble ions were found to influence the behavior of pollen and allergenic particles in the air.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Md. Rezwanul Islam, Qingyue Wang, Yue Guo, Weiqian Wang, Sumaya Sharmin, Christian Ebere Enyoh
Summary: Food waste is a significant environmental concern as it poses various threats. This study characterized non-edible food waste using different analytical techniques and found that plant waste had lower ash contents and higher volatile matter, while the opposite was true for animal waste. The study also revealed the presence of functional groups and demonstrated the potential of non-edible food waste as a source of plant nutrients.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mominul Haque Rabin, Qingyue Wang, Weiqian Wang, Christian Ebere Enyoh
Summary: The COVID-19 lockdown had a significant effect on the distribution of PAHs in the street dust of different land use areas in Dhaka city, providing an opportunity for improving environmental resources.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yichun Lin, Kai Xiao, Weiqian Wang, Senlin Lu, Qingyue Wang
Summary: An assessment was conducted to evaluate the suppression of allergens Der f 1 and Der p 1 by todomatsu oil derived from Abies sachalinensis remnants. It was found that todomatsu oil effectively lowers the allergen contents of Der f 1 and Der p 1, with higher concentration leading to greater suppression. The interactions between oil ingredients and allergens involve alkyl hydrophobic interactions, pi-sigma bonds, and hydrogen bonds. Bornyl acetate, the major component in todomatsu oil, was identified as one of the top five ingredients with the best inhibition effectiveness.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yichun Lin, Kai Xiao, Qingyue Wang, Senlin Lu, Weiqian Wang, Akifumi Seguchi
Summary: This study validates the repression of Cry j 1 allergen using todomatsu oil. The findings demonstrate that todomatsu oil significantly reduces the antibody reactivity and content of Cry j 1. Docking modeling suggests that alkyl hydrophobic forces, pi-sigma bonding, and hydrogen bonding are the motivating forces for todomatsu oil components to bind with Cry j 1. Particularly, beta-maaliene showed potent repression of Cry j 1. Therefore, todomatsu oil is a viable and eco-friendly option to repress Cry j 1 allergen.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammad Shahadat Hossain, Uttam Kumer Sarker, Sirajam Monira, Md. Imran Ali, Ahmed Khairul Hasan, Md. Salahuddin Kaysar, Md. Parvez Anwar, Mahfuza Begum, Md. Harun Rashid, Md. Harunur Rashid, Abeer Hashem, Graciela Dolores Avila-Quezada, Elsayed Fathi Abd Allah, Md. Romij Uddin
Summary: A field investigation was conducted to determine the critical period of weed control in jute. The study revealed that allowing weed interference from the beginning to harvest resulted in a reduction in fibre yield by 53.39%. Based on a 5% and 10% yield loss, the critical period for weed competition in jute was determined to be 11 to 68 days and 19 to 59 days after sowing, respectively. It is recommended to keep jute fields weed-free from 19 to 59 days after sowing and implement a weed management strategy accordingly.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Tanzin Chowdhury, Qingyue Wang
Summary: Plastic debris, due to its slow rate of disintegration, has caused various environmental issues, making recycling of these debris crucial. Pyrolysis, with its inherent qualities and environmental friendliness, is a practical technique for recycling plastic. This experiment examined the thermal degradation of PET microplastics at different heating rates and found that the decomposition processes were not influenced by the heating rates. An artificial neural network (ANN) model was also developed to accurately predict the heat deterioration of PET microplastics.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Animesh Sarkar, Md Washim Hossain, Mahabub Alam, Rahul Biswas, Mukta Roy, Md Ismail Haque
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of drying conditions on the physicochemical, antioxidant, and functional properties of red and yellow onion powder. The results showed that both drying conditions and variety had significant effects on the evaluated parameters. The optimal condition for red onion powder was drying at 70 degrees C for 36 h, with the highest total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity. However, drying at 60 degrees C for 30 h appeared to be the best compromise between onion powder quality and energy consumption.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Christian Ebere Enyoh, Tochukwu Maduka, Qingyue Wang, Md Rezwanul Islam
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of bioactive components found in Garri to interact with target receptors for diabetes treatment. The docking results showed that several compounds in Garri had strong binding abilities, and their pharmacokinetic properties were promising. This research provides insights into the development of novel diabetes inhibitors from Garri.
ACS FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
