Article
Soil Science
Fien Degryse, Roslyn Baird, Ivan Andelkovic, Michael J. McLaughlin
Summary: This study used a model to explain the uptake of elemental S and sulfate-S by crops from S-fortified monoammonium phosphate fertilizers. Factors such as organic S cycling, SO4-S leaching, and ES oxidation were considered. The predicted recoveries after 5 years were greatly influenced by the size of the labile soil S pool and total S uptake, showing higher recoveries for small labile organic S pools and high-uptake scenarios. Leaching mainly affected SO4-S, with recoveries halved under a high-leaching scenario. Slow oxidation of ES resulted in lower recoveries in the first year, but total recoveries of ES were predicted to eventually reach or exceed those of SO4-S.
NUTRIENT CYCLING IN AGROECOSYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Thiago Bergamini Ibanez, Luiz Felipe de Melo Santos, Allan de Marcos Lapaz, Igor Virgilio Ribeiro, Filipe Virgilio Ribeiro, Andre Rodrigues dos Reis, Adonis Moreira, Reges Heinrichs
Summary: This study found that proper application of sulfur is essential for optimizing soybean yield and increasing storage proteins. Low sulfur supply can result in decreased yields. The use of gypsum, gypsite, and elemental sulfur powder can increase all protein fractions, improving the nutritional quality of soybean grains.
Article
Soil Science
Enas E. Yousef, Riham M. N. Faiyad, Eman H. Abd EI-Azeiz
Summary: The possibility of Egypt achieving self-sufficiency in canola oil production is feasible with proper investment. The study found that higher levels of elemental sulfur fertilizer and foliar treatment with a mixture of micronutrients significantly improved the growth and yield of canola plants.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Grzegorz Kulczycki, Elzbieta Sacala, Anna Koszelnik-Leszek, Lukasz Milo
Summary: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of sulfate fertilizers and mixtures of elemental sulfur and sulfate on the yield and nitrogen and sulfur status in perennial ryegrass. The results indicate that fertilizers containing a mixture of sulfur and sulfate are as effective as those containing sulfate alone, and sulfur fertilization can increase plant yield and sulfur uptake.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Aysen Akay
Summary: Sulfur fertilizer is essential for meeting the nutritional needs of radish and obtaining high-quality products. The application of biochar positively affects soil quality and plant growth. This study aimed to determine the appropriate sulfur fertilizer dose and the effect of biochar application on plant growth and sulfur utilization. The results showed that increasing sulfur doses and biochar application had significant effects on leaf chlorophyll values, plant height, tuber weight, and remaining sulfur concentration in the soil.
JOURNAL OF TEKIRDAG AGRICULTURE FACULTY-TEKIRDAG ZIRAAT FAKULTESI DERGISI
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maximilian Mann, Xuan Luo, Alfrets D. Tikoalu, Christopher T. Gibson, Yanting Yin, Riyadh Al-Attabi, Gunther G. Andersson, Colin L. Raston, Luke C. Henderson, Allan Pring, Tom Hasell, Justin M. Chalker
Summary: This study found that a polymer made from equal masses of sulfur and canola oil, when carbonised at 600 degrees C for 30 minutes, exhibited improved uptake of mercury from water compared to the original polymer. Additionally, carbonisation after using the polymer to clean up oil spills surprisingly improved mercury uptake to levels rivaling commercial carbons.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yunyun Li, Nali Zhu, Wenjun Hu, Yu-rong Liu, Wen Jia, Guoming Lin, Hong Li, Yufeng Li, Yuxi Gao, Jiating Zhao
Summary: Sulfur can effectively treat mercury pollution, but recent studies have found conflicting effects between reducing mercury mobility and promoting mercury methylation. The potential mechanism of MeHg production under different sulfur-treated species and doses is not well understood. This study investigated MeHg production in Hg-contaminated paddy soil and its accumulation in rice under elemental sulfur or sulfate treatment at different levels. The results provide insights into the mechanism of sulfur-induced MeHg production and suggest potential strategies for decreasing mercury mobility.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Nurgul Balci, Yagmur Gunes, Fatih Sekerci, Erol Sari
Summary: The geochemistry of two contrasting depositional sites in a historical Pb-Zn mine tailings in Balya, Turkey were characterized to trace the source of sulfate and elucidate oxidation pathways of sulfide mixtures. The differences in sulfur isotope values appeared to be reflective of the extent of oxidation of sulfides under different conditions, with incomplete oxidation leading to low sulfate concentrations and acidic pH values. The values of delta O-18SO4 were enriched in the tailings sites, indicating enhanced galena and/or sphalerite oxidation relative to pyrite.
APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chang-Xian Zhao, Xin-Peng Ma, Xue-Lei Duan, Qi Guo, Sheng-Li Niu, Wen-Jing Zhou, Yuan-Ming Cao, Chun-Gang Yuan
Summary: Selenium contamination in aqueous from industrial activities poses a serious threat to human health. In this study, sulfur loaded magnetic microspheres (SLMM) were prepared and characterized. SLMM exhibited excellent adsorption capability for Se(IV) and Se(VI) over a wide pH range and followed Langmuir adsorption model. Thermodynamic analysis revealed that the adsorption process was chemisorption and exothermic. The interaction between sulfur and selenium was explained by spectral and analysis methods. DFT calculations further demonstrated the strong interaction between sulfur and Se(IV). SLMM also showed good anti-interference ability towards common anions in water and low risk of secondary pollution from sulfur spills.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Evandro A. Deak, Thomas N. Martin, Jessica D. L. Stecca, Janaina de Fatima Spanevello, Luciane A. Tabaldi, Andressa C. Difante, Victoria M. Sasso
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the physiological quality of soybean seeds from parent plants subjected to inoculation and co-inoculation, associated with sulfur application. The results showed that fertilization with sulfur combined with co-inoculation promoted the expression of seed vigor and resulted in seeds with higher germination rates.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jianwen Peng, Nan Zheng, Pingchuan Shen, Zujin Zhao, Rongrong Hu, Ben Zhong Tang
Summary: The development of polymerization methodology is crucial for obtaining polymers with diverse structures and functions. In this study, efficient transition-metal-free room temperature regioselective polymerizations of selenium and alkynones were developed to create functional polymers with unique selenium-containing heterocycles. The resulting polymers exhibited excellent solubility, stability, and high refractive indices.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Vladimir P. Oleshko, Eddie Chang, Chad R. Snyder, Christopher L. Soles, Saya Takeuchi, Tristan S. Kleine, Philip T. Dirlam, Jeffrey Pyun
Summary: This study investigates the enhanced cathodes for Li-S batteries with sulfur-MoS2 composites, revealing that 3D interfacial structures are critical in maintaining cathode integrity, electrocatalytic binding of polysulfides, and reducing charge transfer resistance during cycling. The research demonstrates the importance of mechanically activated defective 2H-MoS2 particulates and aggregated conducting nanocarbons in achieving the remarkable performance of extended cycle lifetimes and high reversible capacity.
MRS COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Spencer Gellerup, Corey L. Arnold, Euan Cairnes, Christopher Muratore, Nicholas R. Glavin, Nigel D. Shepherd, Andrey A. Voevodin
Summary: A sulfur-rich WS2.7 target was prepared and its morphological and compositional changes induced by sputtering processes were analyzed and compared to a stoichiometric WS2 target. Selective sputtering of sulfur resulted in sulfur depletion, depressions on the target surface, and the growth of metallic tungsten dendrites and additional unbonded sulfur segregation over sputtering time. A catalytically enhanced WS2 phase decomposition mechanism was proposed based on detailed analysis of phases and oxidation states. The observed process highlights the importance of monitoring and maintaining sulfur-rich sputtered targets in thin film growth.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Alex Schwarz, Maria Gaete, Ivan Nancucheo, Denys Villa-Gomez, Marcelo Aybar, Daniel Sbarbaro
Summary: It is expected that copper mining output will increase significantly in the next 20 years due to the increased use of copper in electricity-related technologies. This can have a significant impact on water resources if stricter regulations and cleaner mining and processing technologies are not implemented.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Eros A. B. Francisco, Sen H. Chien, Fabio Ono, Maria Mercedes Gearhart, Antonio P. Cruz
Summary: This study compared various sulfur sources for soybean cultivation in acid Oxisol in Brazil through a greenhouse experiment and a 2-year field trial. The results showed that ammonium sulfate and monoammonium phosphate with elemental sulfur had significant advantages in terms of yield and sulfur uptake.
Article
Agronomy
Cevat Eser, Suleyman Soylu, Hakan Ozkan
Summary: Drought is a pressing issue worldwide, and selecting wheat genotypes adapted to changing climatic conditions is crucial. This study evaluated 156 bread wheat genotypes, including landraces and modern varieties, under different drought treatments. The results showed that landraces had higher yield stability and protein content under drought stress, suggesting their potential for developing drought-tolerant modern wheat varieties. Effective utilization of landraces in breeding programs is important for developing climate-resilient wheat varieties.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Jagdeep Singh, Audrey Gamble, Steve Brown, Todd B. Campbell, Johnie Jenkins, Jenny Koebernick, Paul C. Bartley III, Alvaro Sanz-Saez
Summary: This study evaluated the changes in nutrient uptake, nutrient use efficiency, and yield of 20 cotton cultivars released in the USA between 1953 and 2018. The results showed that modern cotton cultivars have increased total nutrient uptake but slower improvement in nutrient use efficiency. The findings highlight the potential for enhanced nutrient uptake traits in cotton.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Elisa Erbetta, Laura Echarte, Maria Eugenia Sanz Smachetti, Nadia Gabbanelli, Maria Mercedes Echarte
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different combinations of photoperiod sensitivity, sweet-stalk, and bmr traits on sorghum biomass yield and allocation, and discussed the implications for bioenergy production.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Wenqing Zuo, Baojian Wu, Yuxuan Wang, Shouzhen Xu, Minzhi Chen, Fubin Liang, Jingshan Tian, Wangfeng Zhang
Summary: This study assessed the impact of different row spacing configurations and irrigation amounts on cotton photosynthesis and fiber quality. The results showed that under adequate irrigation, RS76L could be a suitable replacement for RS66+10H to improve fiber quality.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)