Soils are a valuable resource with life activity in terrestrial ecosystem,and soil health and its sustainable management are becoming a major focus of global concern.A healthy soil is a“harmonious social system”,whi...Soils are a valuable resource with life activity in terrestrial ecosystem,and soil health and its sustainable management are becoming a major focus of global concern.A healthy soil is a“harmonious social system”,which should have good structure,functional state,and buffering performance to maintain the dynamic balance of soil ecosystem.Soil health has become the frontier of soil science.The development of theoretical and practical approaches for soil health evaluation and management is urgently needed.Therefore,further research is needed to develop new techniques and methods for soil health research,construct soil health index and evaluation system,clarify the mechanism and spatial-temporal pattern of soil health conservation,and establish soil health protection and cultivation technology,which would provide scientific and technological support for soil resource protection and sustainable utilization.展开更多
Due to continuous decreases in arable land area and continuous population increases,Chinese soil scientists face great challenges in meeting food demands,mitigating adverse environmental impacts,and sustaining or enha...Due to continuous decreases in arable land area and continuous population increases,Chinese soil scientists face great challenges in meeting food demands,mitigating adverse environmental impacts,and sustaining or enhancing soil productivity under intensive agriculture.With the aim of promoting the application of soil science knowledge,this paper reviews the achievements of Chinese scientists in soil resource use and management,soil fertility,global change mitigation and soil biology over the last 30 years.During this period,soil resource science has provided essential support for the use and exploitation of Chinese soil resources,and has itself developed through introduction of new theories such as Soil Taxonomy and new technologies such as remote sensing.Soil fertility science has contributed to the alleviation and elimination of impeding physical and chemical factors that constrain availability of essential nutrients and water in soils,the understanding of nutrient cycling in agroecosystems,and the increase in nutrient use efficiency for sustainable crop production.Chinese soil scientists have contributed to the understanding of the cropland's role in global change,particularly to the understanding of methane and nitrous oxide emission from rice fields and the effect of elevated carbon dioxide and ozone on rice-wheat system.Soil biology research has progressed in biological N fixation,distribution of fauna in Chinese soils,and bioremediation of polluted soils.A new generation of soil scientists has arisen in the last three decades.The gaps between research and application in these soil science fields are also discussed.展开更多
Soils are the key foundation of Earth's sustainability that drives biogeochemical cycling of nutrients,provides ecosystem functions and services including carbon sequestration,water retention and purification,toxi...Soils are the key foundation of Earth's sustainability that drives biogeochemical cycling of nutrients,provides ecosystem functions and services including carbon sequestration,water retention and purification,toxic metal/organic pollutants immobilization and biodiversity conservation as well as landscape stabilization(Lehmann et al,2020).Soils protect physical habitats and provide biodiversity of underground biota also conditioning the physical environment for beautification of the landscape.Thus,the health of soil and environment is closely linked to One Health of global lives(Banerjee&van der Heijden,2022).Over the last decades,global soils have been at risk due to extensive soil degradation,along with climate change,biodiversity loss and environmental pollution(IPBES,2019).展开更多
The GeoChip is a glass slide containing oligonucleotide probes targeting genes that confer specific function to micro-organism. The GeoChip has been used to dissect the microbial community functional structure of envi...The GeoChip is a glass slide containing oligonucleotide probes targeting genes that confer specific function to micro-organism. The GeoChip has been used to dissect the microbial community functional structure of environmental samples. The PhyloChip is a glass slide containing oligonucleotide probes of the 16S rRNA genes and it offers tremendous potential to monitor microbial population. Below ground microbial community can be linked to the above ground plant community by the use of these Chips in a high throughput manner. This review seeks to determine the various roles of the GeoChip and the PhyloChip in soil microbial ecology studies. During biostimulation of uranium in groundwater, microbial community dynamics was linked to functional processes and in global warming studies, microbial response to functional gene structure has been possible by the use of the GeoChip. The PhyloChip, on the other hand, provides more comprehensive survey of the microbial diversity, composition and structure and are less susceptible to the influence of dominance in microbial community. Some of the concerns regarding the use of compost in agricultural soils i.e. the spread of human, animal and plant pathogens were reduced when the PhyloChip was used to monitor composting.展开更多
Soil bacteria are integral to ecosystem functioning,significantly contributing to nutrients cycling and organic matter decomposition,and enhancing soil structure.This research considered the composition and dynamics o...Soil bacteria are integral to ecosystem functioning,significantly contributing to nutrients cycling and organic matter decomposition,and enhancing soil structure.This research considered the composition and dynamics of soil bacterial communities under different vegetation types(native Quercus brantii Lindl.and Amygdalus scoparia Spach,and non-native Pinus eldarica Medw.and Cupressus arizonica Greene.)in Zagros mountain area of Iran.This study involved a comparative analysis of soil culturable heterotrophic bacterial communities in spring(wet season)and summer(dry season)to clarify the effects of seasonal changes and vegetation on the dynamics of soil microorganisms.Soil samples were randomly collected under the canopies of various tree species and a control area,yielding a total of 48 composite samples analyzed for bacterial composition.Results indicated that 11 Gram-negative(e.g.,Citrobacter freundii,Enterobacter cloacae,Escherichia coli,Klebsiella oxytoca,Klebsiella pneumoniae,etc.)and 2 Gram-positive(Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus)bacteria were identified,showing significant seasonal variation.Specifically,53.85%of bacterial species were common to both seasons,with notable shifts in community composition observed between spring and summer,highlighting a higher abundance of Gram-negative species in spring.Bacterial community structure was significantly influenced by vegetation type,with various tree species shaping distinct microbial assemblages.Moreover,Pearson's correlations revealed that soil properties,particularly pH,phosphorus,and moisture content,were critical drivers of bacterial diversity and abundance.Our findings underscore the dynamic nature of soil bacterial communities in response to seasonal and vegetation changes,emphasizing the importance of repeated temporal sampling for accurate assessments of microbial diversity.Understanding these microbial dynamics is essential for improving soil management strategies and enhancing ecosystem resilience,particularly in arid and semi-arid areas where environmental fluctuations play a pivotal role.This research not only confirms our hypotheses but also enhances our understanding of soil biogeochemical processes and informs future vegetation management practices.展开更多
Nitrogen use efficiency in rice is lower than in upland crops,likely due to differences in soil nitrogen dynamics and crop nitrogen preferences.However,the specific nitrogen dynamics in paddy and upland systems and th...Nitrogen use efficiency in rice is lower than in upland crops,likely due to differences in soil nitrogen dynamics and crop nitrogen preferences.However,the specific nitrogen dynamics in paddy and upland systems and their impact on crop nitrogen uptake remain poorly understood.The N dynamics and impact on crop N uptake determine the downstream environmental pollution from nitrogen fertilizer.To address this poor understanding,we analyzed 2,044 observations of gross nitrogen transformation rates in soils from 136 studies to examine nitrogen dynamics in both systems and their effects on nitrogen uptake in rice and upland crops.Our findings revealed that nitrogen mineralization and autotrophic nitrification rates are lower in paddies than in upland soil,while dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium is higher in paddies,these differences being driven by flooding and lower total nitrogen content in paddies.Rice exhibited higher ammonium uptake,while upland crops had over twice the nitrate uptake.Autotrophic nitrification stimulated by p H reduced rice nitrogen uptake,while heterotrophic nitrification enhanced nitrogen uptake of upland crops.Autotrophic nitrification played a key role in regulating the ammonium-to-nitrate ratio in soils,which further affected the balance of plant nitrogen uptake.These results highlight the need to align soil nitrogen dynamics with crop nitrogen preferences to maximize plant maximize productivity and reduce reactive nitrogen pollution.展开更多
The combined effects of macronutrients(Nitrogen,Phosphorus,and Potassium-N,P,K)and micronutrient fertilization on turmeric yield,soil enzymatic activity,microbial biomass,and nutrient dynamics remains poorly understoo...The combined effects of macronutrients(Nitrogen,Phosphorus,and Potassium-N,P,K)and micronutrient fertilization on turmeric yield,soil enzymatic activity,microbial biomass,and nutrient dynamics remains poorly understood,despite their significance for sustainable soil fertility management and optimizing crop productivity across diverse agroecosystems.To investigate,a net house experiment on sandy loam Haplic Chernozem was conducted to 03 fertilizer regimes,viz.N_(75)P_(50)K_(50)kg ha^(−1)(T-2),N_(12)5P_(100)K_(100)kg ha^(−1)(T-3),and N_(100)P_(75)K_(75)+B_(3)Zn_(6)Fe_(6)kg ha^(−1)(T-4).Furthermore,the influence of these treatments was systematically assessed on soil nutrient status(N,P,K),enzymatic activities(alkaline phosphomonoesterase,dehydrogenase,fluorescein diacetate hydrolysis),microbial biomass carbon(MBC)and soil organic carbon(SOC).Balanced fertilization significantly turmeric productivity and soil health.All three fertilizer treatments showed a clear yield increase compared to the unfertilized control.Compared to the control,N_(75)P_(50)K_(50)kg/ha T-2 increased rhizome number and biomass per plant by 44.7%and 16.3%,respectively,while N_(100)P_(75)K_(75)+B_(3)Zn_(6)Fe_(6)kg/ha T-4 further enhanced them by 86.6%and 27.7%.T-3 produced the most significant yield response by increasing the rhizome biomass by 38.0%and rhizome number per plant by 100%compared to the control.The nutrient availability was also substantially improved.T-2 enhanced the soil nitrogen contents by 83.3%with maximum N levels observed in T-3&T-4.Phosphorus increased by 61.5%in T-3 and 37.3%in T-4,while potassium was enhanced by 12.9%in T-3 relative to the control,respectively.Enzymatic activities were markedly enhanced as T-3 was recorded to improve alkaline phosphomonoesterase(APA),dehydrogenase(DHA)and fluorescein diacetate hydrolysis(FDA)by 50.6%,37.4%,and 43.4%,where T-4 increased by 32.2%,30.9%,and 35.9%,respectively compared to control.MBC and SOC also rose significantly,with SOC increased by 13.8%(T-2),41.6%(T-3),and 47.2%(T-3)relative to control.The result of this study demonstrates that the integrated macroµnutrient fertilization,particularly T-37 T-4 treatments,sustainably enhanced turmeric yield,soil nutrient availability,enzyme activity,microbial biomass,and organic carbon.These findings highlight the critical role of balanced nutrient management in sustaining soil fertility and crop productivity across agroecosystems.展开更多
The integration of machine learning(ML)into geohazard assessment has successfully instigated a paradigm shift,leading to the production of models that possess a level of predictive accuracy previously considered unatt...The integration of machine learning(ML)into geohazard assessment has successfully instigated a paradigm shift,leading to the production of models that possess a level of predictive accuracy previously considered unattainable.However,the black-box nature of these systems presents a significant barrier,hindering their operational adoption,regulatory approval,and full scientific validation.This paper provides a systematic review and synthesis of the emerging field of explainable artificial intelligence(XAI)as applied to geohazard science(GeoXAI),a domain that aims to resolve the long-standing trade-off between model performance and interpretability.A rigorous synthesis of 87 foundational studies is used to map the intellectual and methodological contours of this rapidly expanding field.The analysis reveals that current research efforts are concentrated predominantly on landslide and flood assessment.Methodologically,tree-based ensembles and deep learning models dominate the literature,with SHapley Additive exPlanations(SHAP)frequently adopted as the principal post-hoc explanation technique.More importantly,the review further documents how the role of XAI has shifted:rather than being used solely as a tool for interpreting models after training,it is increasingly integrated into the modeling cycle itself.Recent applications include its use in feature selection,adaptive sampling strategies,and model evaluation.The evidence also shows that GeoXAI extends beyond producing feature rankings.It reveals nonlinear thresholds and interaction effects that generate deeper mechanistic insights into hazard processes and mechanisms.Nevertheless,several key challenges remain unresolved within the field.These persistent issues are especially pronounced when considering the crucial necessity for interpretation stability,the demanding scholarly task of reliably distinguishing correlation from causation,and the development of appropriate methods for the treatment of complex spatio-temporal dynamics.展开更多
Since its arrival in late November 2022,ChatGPT-3.5 has rapidly gained popularity and significantly impacted how research is planned,conducted,and published using a generative artificial intelligence approach.ChatGPT-...Since its arrival in late November 2022,ChatGPT-3.5 has rapidly gained popularity and significantly impacted how research is planned,conducted,and published using a generative artificial intelligence approach.ChatGPT-4 was released four months later and became more popular in November 2023.However,there is little study about the perception of scientists of these chatbots,especially in soil science.This article presents the new findings of a brief research investigating soil scientists’responses and perceptions towards chatbots in Indonesia.This artificial intelligence application facilitates conversation-based interactions in text format.The study evaluated ten ChatGPT answers to fundamental questions in soil science,which has developed into a normal science with a mutually agreed-upon paradigm.The evaluation was carried out by seven soil scientists recognized for their expertise in Indonesia,using a scale of 1-100.In addition,a questionnaire was distributed to soil scientists at the National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia(BRIN),universities,and Indonesian Soil Science Society(HITI)members to gauge their perception of ChatGPT’s presence in the research field.The study results indicate that the scores of ChatGPT answers range from 82.99 to 92.24.ChatGPT-4 is better than both the paid and free versions of ChatGPT-3.5.There is no significant difference between the English and Indonesian versions of ChatGPT-4.0.However,the perception of general soil scientists about the level of trust is only 55%.Furthermore,80%of soil scientists believe that chatbots can only be used as digital tools to assist in soil science research and cannot be used without the involvement of soil scientists.展开更多
Organic matter increases biological activity within the root zone because it contains beneficial microbes that stimulate vital processes.This study aimed to determine the effect of Ochrobactrum anthropi added to the s...Organic matter increases biological activity within the root zone because it contains beneficial microbes that stimulate vital processes.This study aimed to determine the effect of Ochrobactrum anthropi added to the soil as a single or mixed solution with different concentrations of organic matter on the vegetative growth of the zinnia plant and its content of nutrients.The study was conducted with a randomized complete block design(RCBD)with three replications.The plant was grown in soil with a high salinity level of 8 ds m^(–1).Plant characteristics were estimated 30 and 60 days after planting the plant.The treatment with the addition of bio-inoculum produced the best results;within 30 days,there was a 56.89%increase in plant length;after 60 days,there was a 52.56%increase;additionally,there was a 52.56%increase in leaf count within 30 days;after 60 days,there was a 53.50%increase;and finally,there was an increase in flower count.For plants after 60 days,it reached 3.66%.With the addition of bio-inoculum to soil at a level of 3 gm kg^(–1)of organic matter,the mixing treatment achieved the highest dry weight,29.86%.The addition of bio-inoculum resulted in the largest and most significant increase in chlorophyll content in leaves,reaching 18.76%.In the mixing addition of the biological inoculum treatment,the organic content of the plant showed an increase in nitrogen(14.38%),phosphorus(21.18%),and potassium(39.75%)at 2 and 3 gm kg^(–1)organic matter,respectively.展开更多
Rice seedling blight,caused by various fungi,including Fusarium oxysporum,poses a severe threat to rice production.As awareness grows regarding the environmental and safety hazards associated with the application of f...Rice seedling blight,caused by various fungi,including Fusarium oxysporum,poses a severe threat to rice production.As awareness grows regarding the environmental and safety hazards associated with the application of fungicides for managing rice seedling blight,there has been a shift in focus towards biological control agents.In this study,we isolated biocontrol bacteria from paddy fields that significantly inhibited the growth of F.oxysporum in vitro and identified the strains as Bacillus amyloliquefaciens T40 and Bacillus pumilus T208.Additionally,our findings indicated that the combined application of these Bacillus strains in soil was more effective in reducing the incidence of rice seedling blight than their individual use.Analysis of 16S and internal transcribed spacer rRNA gene sequencing data revealed that the mixture of the T40 and T208 strains exhibited the lowest average clustering coefficients,which were negatively correlated with the biomass of F.oxysporum-inoculated rice seedlings.Furthermore,this mixture led to higher stochastic assembly(average|βNTI|<2)and reduced selection pressures on rice rhizosphere bacteria compared with individual strain applications.The mixture of the T40 and T208 strains also significantly increased the expression of defense-related genes.In conclusion,the mixture of the T40 and T208 strains effectively modulates microbial community structures,enhances microbial network stability,and boosts the resistance against rice seedling blight.Our study supports the development and utilization of biological resources for crop protection.展开更多
Black soils represent only one-sixth of the global arable land area but play an important role in maintaining world food security due to their high fertility and gigantic potential for food production.With the ongoing...Black soils represent only one-sixth of the global arable land area but play an important role in maintaining world food security due to their high fertility and gigantic potential for food production.With the ongoing intensification of agricultural practices and negative natural factors,black soils are confronting enhanced degradation.The holistic overview of black soil degradation and the underlying mechanisms for soil health improvement will be key for agricultural sustainability and food security.In this review,the current status and driving factors of soil degradation in the four major black soil regions of the world are summarized,and effective measures for black soil conservation are proposed.The Northeast Plain of China is the research hotspot with 41.5%of the published studies related to black soil degradation,despite its relatively short history of agricultural reclamation,followed by the East European Plain(28.3%),the Great Plains of North America(20.7%),and the Pampas of South American(7.9%).Among the main types of soil degradation,soil erosion and soil fertility decline(especially organic matter loss)have been reported as the most common problems,with 27.6%and 39.4%of the published studies,respectively.In addition to the natural influences of climate and topography,human activities have been reported to have great influences on the degradation of black soils globally.Unsustainable farming practices and excess in agrochemical applications are common factors reported to accelerate the degradation process and threaten the sustainable use of black soils.Global efforts for black soil conservation and utilization should focus on standardizing evaluation criteria including real-time monitoring and the measures of prevention and restoration for sustainable management.International cooperation in technology and policy is crucial for overcoming the challenges and thus achieving the protection,sustainable use,and management of global black soil resources.展开更多
New pollutants have become a significant concern in China's efforts toward ecological and environmental protection.Trichloromethane(TCM,CHCl_3),one of these new pollutants,is primarily released into soil and groun...New pollutants have become a significant concern in China's efforts toward ecological and environmental protection.Trichloromethane(TCM,CHCl_3),one of these new pollutants,is primarily released into soil and groundwater through various industrial activities.Over the past four decades,researchers have consistently focused on the remediation of TCM-contaminated soil and groundwater using microorganisms and iron-based materials,which hold significant potential for practical application.Understanding the remediation process and the factors influencing TCM degradation through these two methods is crucial for advancing both theoretical research and practical implementation.This review focuses on the degradation mechanisms of TCM in soil and groundwater by microorganisms and iron-based materials.It summarizes the active microorganisms and modified iron-based materials with high TCM degradation capabilities,discusses enhancement measures for both methods in the remediation process,and finally,outlines the challenges faced by these methods.The goal is to provide theoretical references for efficient remediation of TCM-contaminated soil and groundwater.展开更多
Phosphorus(P)poses a global challenge to the environment and human health due to its natural association with heavy metals.Sustainable use of P is crucial to ensure food security for future generations.An analysis of ...Phosphorus(P)poses a global challenge to the environment and human health due to its natural association with heavy metals.Sustainable use of P is crucial to ensure food security for future generations.An analysis of the 150 phosphate fertilizers stored at the Institute for Crop and Soil Science in Germany has been conducted,supplemented by previously published data.The elements Cd,Bi,U,Cr,Zn,Tl,As,B,Sb,Ni,and Se are found in higher concentrations in sedimentary derived phosphates compared to igneous derived phosphates.Mineral fertilizers contain more than ten times the amount of U,Cd,B,and As compared to farmyard manure.Principal component analyses(PCA)indicate that U,Cd,Be,and Cr are primarily present in sedimentary derived phosphates and their concentrations are 2 to 10 times higher than those in igneous derived phosphates.Regarding heavy metal contamination,over 1000 potential combinations were identified;36% of these were significant but weak(>0.1).It is estimated that approximately 707 t of uranium enter farmland annually through the application of mineral phosphate fertilizers in European countries.This contribution addresses environmental issues related to the utilization of rock phosphate as well as alternative production methods for cleaner and safer phosphate fertilizers while presenting a roadmap with measures for mitigation.展开更多
The release of essential nutrients from soil minerals for plant growth in calcareous soils,facilitated by organic extractants,is critical in semi-arid areas,particularly for elements affected by high soil pH.This stud...The release of essential nutrients from soil minerals for plant growth in calcareous soils,facilitated by organic extractants,is critical in semi-arid areas,particularly for elements affected by high soil pH.This study aims to investigate the release of calcium(Ca),magnesium(Mg),and phosphorus(P)through the application of wood vinegar extract in surface calcareous soils in Borojerd City,Lorestan Province,Iran.The experiment was conducted using a completely randomized design with three replications.The treatments included soils from three different land uses:vineyard,wheat field,and rangeland,each treated with 1.00%wood vinegar solution.Cumulative measurements of the specified elements were recorded over 10 consecutive 0.5 h intervals.The release data were analyzed using four various kinetic models(Elovich equation,parabolic diffusion law,power function equation,and zero-order kinetics).The highest concentrations recorded were for Ca(39,500.00 mg/kg),Mg(5880.00 mg/kg),and P(5.00 mg/kg)in grape cultivation.The findings revealed a significant difference in Ca release between grape cultivation and rangeland(P<0.01),while the Mg release showed a significant difference between both grape cultivation and rangeland and wheat cultivation(P<0.01).Additionally,the cumulative release of P showed significant differences between grape cultivation and both wheat and rangeland(P<0.01).The results indicated that the zero-order kinetics provided the best fit for the data(R^(2)=0.99).The maximum initial release amount was observed in grape cultivation when applying the zero-order kinetics,while the highest release rate was achieved using the parabolic diffusion law across three applications.Wood vinegar had the capacity to degrade various clay minerals,including vermiculite,smectite,palygorskite,and,to some extent,illite,resulting in the release of associated elements.Consequently,it can be concluded that wood vinegar can be effectively utilized in grape cultivation as an agent for reducing soil acidity,thereby enhancing the availability of soil nutrients and decreasing reliance on chemical fertilizers.展开更多
One reference in the original manuscript contained incorrect bibliographic information and cited a non-existent publication:Traczyk A(1999)Pleistocene debris cover beds and block-debris tongues in the north-western pa...One reference in the original manuscript contained incorrect bibliographic information and cited a non-existent publication:Traczyk A(1999)Pleistocene debris cover beds and block-debris tongues in the north-western part of theŚlęża Massif(Poland)and their formation under permafrost conditions.Geographia Polonica 81(1).This erroneous reference has now been removed from the references list.展开更多
The effects of various biological soil crusts(BSCs)on soil properties have been extensively studied.However,the impacts of specific species such as Placidium squamulosum,Peccania terricola,and Grimmia ovalis on soil p...The effects of various biological soil crusts(BSCs)on soil properties have been extensively studied.However,the impacts of specific species such as Placidium squamulosum,Peccania terricola,and Grimmia ovalis on soil properties in arid regions have not been documented.Besides,the effects of soil parent rock on the extent of changes in soil properties caused by BSCs have not been thoroughly investigated.The objective of this study was to examine how BSCs including two different terricolous lichen species(Placidium squamulosum and Peccania terricola)and a moss species(Grimmia ovalis)could change major soil chemical and nutritional properties in an arid area under different parent rocks.Triplicate BSC-free surface soil and soil associated with the abovementioned BSCs were sampled from 13 different sites with sedimentary and igneous parent rocks in an arid area in Isfahan,Iran.Soil properties including p H,electrical conductivity(EC),organic matter(OM),calcium carbonate equivalent(CCE),total nitrogen,available phosphorus,and available potassium were determined in all the samples.The results indicated that the presence of lichens and mosses significantly changed the soil chemical and nutritional properties.Specifically,the content of total nitrogen,organic matter,and available potassium in the soil environment increased under the activity of these biological crusts developed on both sedimentary and igneous formations.Additionally,these biological crusts resulted in a significant reduction in soil p H,CCE,and available phosphorus.The electrical conductivity of soils slightly increased due to the activity of biological crusts.In general,biological crusts including both chlorolichen(Placidium squamulosum)and cyanolichen(Peccania terricola)species,as well as a moss species(Grimmia ovalis)appear to create a unique microenvironment in terms of biochemical and nutritional conditions,which is substantially different from those typically observed in drylands.展开更多
In addition to sequestering carbon in soil,biochars can also play a role in changing the potassium equilibration and dynamics of the soil.Nowadays,acidification of biochar is commonly used to improve its properties,wh...In addition to sequestering carbon in soil,biochars can also play a role in changing the potassium equilibration and dynamics of the soil.Nowadays,acidification of biochar is commonly used to improve its properties,which can impact the potassium content in the soil.Simultaneous application of acidified biochar and sodium bentonite can complicate this effect.In the present study,the effects of adding two types of biochars prepared from municipal waste and used coffee grounds and their acidified types,along with sodium bentonite at three levels(0.00%,1.00%,and 2.00%),on soil physical-chemical properties(pH,salinity,cation exchange capacity,concentration of soluble cations and their ratio,and sodium adsorption ratio)and the release of potassium from a calcareous soil were investigated.The results showed that the addition of coffee ground biochar increased the concentration of soluble potassium and decreased the ratio of calcium to potassium,while the acidified coffee ground biochar decreased the amount of soluble potassium and increased the ratio of calcium to potassium.Alkaline and acidified municipal waste biochars had no effect on soluble potassium and soluble cations ratio.Application of bentonite increased the amount of soluble calcium and sodium and the ratio of calcium to potassium.Addition of bentonite also increased the amount of exchangeable potassium and exchangeable sodium percentage,but use of different biochars reduced negative effect of bentonite.Use of bentonite also caused an increase in the exchangeable potassium and a decrease in the non-exchangeable potassium contents.Alkaline and acidified coffee ground biochars increased the amount of exchangeable,non-exchangeable,and total potassium,but this effect was greater by alkaline biochar.Application of municipal waste biochar did not affect the amount of exchangeable potassium but increased the amount of non-exchangeable and total potassium,with no significant difference observed between alkaline and acidified biochars.Potassium saturation percentage was not affected by bentonite,but coffee ground biochar increased its amount and municipal waste biochar had no effect on it.Acidified and alkaline coffee ground biochars were able to release more potassium from the soil(475 and 71 mg/kg,respectively),while alkaline municipal waste biochar did not affect it and acidified municipal waste biochar reduced it by 113 mg/kg.In general,it can be concluded that alkaline biochars in calcareous soils can improve potassium fertility by reduction of the ratio of calcium to potassium and increasing its various forms,while acidified biochars and bentonite may aggravate potassium deficiency in these soils.Considering the lack of significant change in the pH of calcareous soils with the use of different biochars,it is suggested to use alkaline biochars,which can improve the potassium status of the soil while reducing the costs associated with biochar modification.展开更多
A field experiment was conducted on silty clay loam soil cultivated with wheat to evaluate the effects of bio-inoculation with the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus Glomus mosseae and poultry manure on soil micronutrient ...A field experiment was conducted on silty clay loam soil cultivated with wheat to evaluate the effects of bio-inoculation with the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus Glomus mosseae and poultry manure on soil micronutrient concentrations.Treatments included fungal inoculum alone,poultry manure alone,their combination,and a control,arranged in a randomized complete block design with three replications.The combined application of fungal inoculum and poultry manure significantly increased total concentrations of iron,manganese,zinc,molybdenum,copper,and boron in bulk soil to 5890.4,390.5,36.5,1.6,23.1,and 2.0 mg kg⁻¹,representing increases of 13%,20.3%,32.2%,84%,23.5%,and 175%over the control.In the rhizosphere,these elements reached 5650.8,380.7,33.2,3.8,21.4,and 3.5 mg kg⁻¹,with increases of 9.5%,26.4%,29.6%,92%,38.9%,and 90.1%.Available concentrations in bulk soil rose to 15.3,10.6,1.4,0.4,0.47,and 1.2 mg kg⁻¹,corresponding to increases of 51.6%,83%,42%,92.5%,65.9%,and 36.1%,while in the rhizosphere,available values reached 16.2,11.7,1.9,0.7,0.7,and 1.6 mg kg⁻¹,reflecting increases of 55%,30%,35.4%,90%,128%,and 93.7%,respectively.These enhancements are attributed to the synergistic effects of microbial activity,organic matter decomposition,and organic acid release,which improved nutrient solubility and accessibility in the root zone.The findings indicate that integrating Glomus mosseae inoculation with poultry manure is an effective and sustainable strategy to improve soil fertility,increase micronutrient availability,and enhance plant nutrient uptake,providing a practical recommendation for boosting wheat productivity while reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers.展开更多
A laboratory experiment was conducted to demonstrate the importance of improving the efficiency of six isolates of Aspergillus niger fungi.Four isolates were exposed to UV-rays radiation at a distance of 30 cm,a wavel...A laboratory experiment was conducted to demonstrate the importance of improving the efficiency of six isolates of Aspergillus niger fungi.Four isolates were exposed to UV-rays radiation at a distance of 30 cm,a wavelength of 254–255 nm during M15,M30,and M45 minutes.Exposure periods,both of wild(no UV-rays exposure)and no A.niger(C)as controls,all six isolates were identified molecularly by polymerase chain reaction technique extracted DNA of A.niger was analyzed to ensure gene completion through multiple sequence alignment by bioinformatic programs to study the improvement of dissolving efficiency of mutant and wild A.niger.They were incubated after the addition of superphosphate fertilizer(47%P2O5)at 90 mg P kg–1 applied to soil with controls(no A.niger or no superphosphate)for I,II,III,and IV weeks of incubation periods at 28±1°C.In addition,the DNA extraction and purification by NanoDrop of Thermo Scientific-200 A280/A260 ratio was 2.01 and confirmed that the sequences of nitrogenous bases by the method of multiple sequence alignment(MSA)as compared to the reference sequence of A.niger recorded in the gene bank under the accession number LC632396.Results proved that the M30 minutes exposure UV-rays radiation period was the superior dose when mutant Aspergillus niger obtained the highest amount of dissolved phosphate,reducing soil-pH with maximum biomass of A.niger during the M30 isolate during the third week(III).展开更多
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42020104004 and 42130718).
文摘Soils are a valuable resource with life activity in terrestrial ecosystem,and soil health and its sustainable management are becoming a major focus of global concern.A healthy soil is a“harmonious social system”,which should have good structure,functional state,and buffering performance to maintain the dynamic balance of soil ecosystem.Soil health has become the frontier of soil science.The development of theoretical and practical approaches for soil health evaluation and management is urgently needed.Therefore,further research is needed to develop new techniques and methods for soil health research,construct soil health index and evaluation system,clarify the mechanism and spatial-temporal pattern of soil health conservation,and establish soil health protection and cultivation technology,which would provide scientific and technological support for soil resource protection and sustainable utilization.
文摘Due to continuous decreases in arable land area and continuous population increases,Chinese soil scientists face great challenges in meeting food demands,mitigating adverse environmental impacts,and sustaining or enhancing soil productivity under intensive agriculture.With the aim of promoting the application of soil science knowledge,this paper reviews the achievements of Chinese scientists in soil resource use and management,soil fertility,global change mitigation and soil biology over the last 30 years.During this period,soil resource science has provided essential support for the use and exploitation of Chinese soil resources,and has itself developed through introduction of new theories such as Soil Taxonomy and new technologies such as remote sensing.Soil fertility science has contributed to the alleviation and elimination of impeding physical and chemical factors that constrain availability of essential nutrients and water in soils,the understanding of nutrient cycling in agroecosystems,and the increase in nutrient use efficiency for sustainable crop production.Chinese soil scientists have contributed to the understanding of the cropland's role in global change,particularly to the understanding of methane and nitrous oxide emission from rice fields and the effect of elevated carbon dioxide and ozone on rice-wheat system.Soil biology research has progressed in biological N fixation,distribution of fauna in Chinese soils,and bioremediation of polluted soils.A new generation of soil scientists has arisen in the last three decades.The gaps between research and application in these soil science fields are also discussed.
文摘Soils are the key foundation of Earth's sustainability that drives biogeochemical cycling of nutrients,provides ecosystem functions and services including carbon sequestration,water retention and purification,toxic metal/organic pollutants immobilization and biodiversity conservation as well as landscape stabilization(Lehmann et al,2020).Soils protect physical habitats and provide biodiversity of underground biota also conditioning the physical environment for beautification of the landscape.Thus,the health of soil and environment is closely linked to One Health of global lives(Banerjee&van der Heijden,2022).Over the last decades,global soils have been at risk due to extensive soil degradation,along with climate change,biodiversity loss and environmental pollution(IPBES,2019).
文摘The GeoChip is a glass slide containing oligonucleotide probes targeting genes that confer specific function to micro-organism. The GeoChip has been used to dissect the microbial community functional structure of environmental samples. The PhyloChip is a glass slide containing oligonucleotide probes of the 16S rRNA genes and it offers tremendous potential to monitor microbial population. Below ground microbial community can be linked to the above ground plant community by the use of these Chips in a high throughput manner. This review seeks to determine the various roles of the GeoChip and the PhyloChip in soil microbial ecology studies. During biostimulation of uranium in groundwater, microbial community dynamics was linked to functional processes and in global warming studies, microbial response to functional gene structure has been possible by the use of the GeoChip. The PhyloChip, on the other hand, provides more comprehensive survey of the microbial diversity, composition and structure and are less susceptible to the influence of dominance in microbial community. Some of the concerns regarding the use of compost in agricultural soils i.e. the spread of human, animal and plant pathogens were reduced when the PhyloChip was used to monitor composting.
文摘Soil bacteria are integral to ecosystem functioning,significantly contributing to nutrients cycling and organic matter decomposition,and enhancing soil structure.This research considered the composition and dynamics of soil bacterial communities under different vegetation types(native Quercus brantii Lindl.and Amygdalus scoparia Spach,and non-native Pinus eldarica Medw.and Cupressus arizonica Greene.)in Zagros mountain area of Iran.This study involved a comparative analysis of soil culturable heterotrophic bacterial communities in spring(wet season)and summer(dry season)to clarify the effects of seasonal changes and vegetation on the dynamics of soil microorganisms.Soil samples were randomly collected under the canopies of various tree species and a control area,yielding a total of 48 composite samples analyzed for bacterial composition.Results indicated that 11 Gram-negative(e.g.,Citrobacter freundii,Enterobacter cloacae,Escherichia coli,Klebsiella oxytoca,Klebsiella pneumoniae,etc.)and 2 Gram-positive(Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus)bacteria were identified,showing significant seasonal variation.Specifically,53.85%of bacterial species were common to both seasons,with notable shifts in community composition observed between spring and summer,highlighting a higher abundance of Gram-negative species in spring.Bacterial community structure was significantly influenced by vegetation type,with various tree species shaping distinct microbial assemblages.Moreover,Pearson's correlations revealed that soil properties,particularly pH,phosphorus,and moisture content,were critical drivers of bacterial diversity and abundance.Our findings underscore the dynamic nature of soil bacterial communities in response to seasonal and vegetation changes,emphasizing the importance of repeated temporal sampling for accurate assessments of microbial diversity.Understanding these microbial dynamics is essential for improving soil management strategies and enhancing ecosystem resilience,particularly in arid and semi-arid areas where environmental fluctuations play a pivotal role.This research not only confirms our hypotheses but also enhances our understanding of soil biogeochemical processes and informs future vegetation management practices.
基金funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2024YFD1501602)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42407437)conducted as part of the Coordinated Research Project D1.50.16,implemented by the Soil and Water Management and Crop Nutrition Section of the Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture,Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications,Vienna,Austria。
文摘Nitrogen use efficiency in rice is lower than in upland crops,likely due to differences in soil nitrogen dynamics and crop nitrogen preferences.However,the specific nitrogen dynamics in paddy and upland systems and their impact on crop nitrogen uptake remain poorly understood.The N dynamics and impact on crop N uptake determine the downstream environmental pollution from nitrogen fertilizer.To address this poor understanding,we analyzed 2,044 observations of gross nitrogen transformation rates in soils from 136 studies to examine nitrogen dynamics in both systems and their effects on nitrogen uptake in rice and upland crops.Our findings revealed that nitrogen mineralization and autotrophic nitrification rates are lower in paddies than in upland soil,while dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium is higher in paddies,these differences being driven by flooding and lower total nitrogen content in paddies.Rice exhibited higher ammonium uptake,while upland crops had over twice the nitrate uptake.Autotrophic nitrification stimulated by p H reduced rice nitrogen uptake,while heterotrophic nitrification enhanced nitrogen uptake of upland crops.Autotrophic nitrification played a key role in regulating the ammonium-to-nitrate ratio in soils,which further affected the balance of plant nitrogen uptake.These results highlight the need to align soil nitrogen dynamics with crop nitrogen preferences to maximize plant maximize productivity and reduce reactive nitrogen pollution.
基金supported by the Department of Biotechnology,Government of India(DBT),TWAS,and the Ministry of Innovative Development of Uzbekistan。
文摘The combined effects of macronutrients(Nitrogen,Phosphorus,and Potassium-N,P,K)and micronutrient fertilization on turmeric yield,soil enzymatic activity,microbial biomass,and nutrient dynamics remains poorly understood,despite their significance for sustainable soil fertility management and optimizing crop productivity across diverse agroecosystems.To investigate,a net house experiment on sandy loam Haplic Chernozem was conducted to 03 fertilizer regimes,viz.N_(75)P_(50)K_(50)kg ha^(−1)(T-2),N_(12)5P_(100)K_(100)kg ha^(−1)(T-3),and N_(100)P_(75)K_(75)+B_(3)Zn_(6)Fe_(6)kg ha^(−1)(T-4).Furthermore,the influence of these treatments was systematically assessed on soil nutrient status(N,P,K),enzymatic activities(alkaline phosphomonoesterase,dehydrogenase,fluorescein diacetate hydrolysis),microbial biomass carbon(MBC)and soil organic carbon(SOC).Balanced fertilization significantly turmeric productivity and soil health.All three fertilizer treatments showed a clear yield increase compared to the unfertilized control.Compared to the control,N_(75)P_(50)K_(50)kg/ha T-2 increased rhizome number and biomass per plant by 44.7%and 16.3%,respectively,while N_(100)P_(75)K_(75)+B_(3)Zn_(6)Fe_(6)kg/ha T-4 further enhanced them by 86.6%and 27.7%.T-3 produced the most significant yield response by increasing the rhizome biomass by 38.0%and rhizome number per plant by 100%compared to the control.The nutrient availability was also substantially improved.T-2 enhanced the soil nitrogen contents by 83.3%with maximum N levels observed in T-3&T-4.Phosphorus increased by 61.5%in T-3 and 37.3%in T-4,while potassium was enhanced by 12.9%in T-3 relative to the control,respectively.Enzymatic activities were markedly enhanced as T-3 was recorded to improve alkaline phosphomonoesterase(APA),dehydrogenase(DHA)and fluorescein diacetate hydrolysis(FDA)by 50.6%,37.4%,and 43.4%,where T-4 increased by 32.2%,30.9%,and 35.9%,respectively compared to control.MBC and SOC also rose significantly,with SOC increased by 13.8%(T-2),41.6%(T-3),and 47.2%(T-3)relative to control.The result of this study demonstrates that the integrated macroµnutrient fertilization,particularly T-37 T-4 treatments,sustainably enhanced turmeric yield,soil nutrient availability,enzyme activity,microbial biomass,and organic carbon.These findings highlight the critical role of balanced nutrient management in sustaining soil fertility and crop productivity across agroecosystems.
文摘The integration of machine learning(ML)into geohazard assessment has successfully instigated a paradigm shift,leading to the production of models that possess a level of predictive accuracy previously considered unattainable.However,the black-box nature of these systems presents a significant barrier,hindering their operational adoption,regulatory approval,and full scientific validation.This paper provides a systematic review and synthesis of the emerging field of explainable artificial intelligence(XAI)as applied to geohazard science(GeoXAI),a domain that aims to resolve the long-standing trade-off between model performance and interpretability.A rigorous synthesis of 87 foundational studies is used to map the intellectual and methodological contours of this rapidly expanding field.The analysis reveals that current research efforts are concentrated predominantly on landslide and flood assessment.Methodologically,tree-based ensembles and deep learning models dominate the literature,with SHapley Additive exPlanations(SHAP)frequently adopted as the principal post-hoc explanation technique.More importantly,the review further documents how the role of XAI has shifted:rather than being used solely as a tool for interpreting models after training,it is increasingly integrated into the modeling cycle itself.Recent applications include its use in feature selection,adaptive sampling strategies,and model evaluation.The evidence also shows that GeoXAI extends beyond producing feature rankings.It reveals nonlinear thresholds and interaction effects that generate deeper mechanistic insights into hazard processes and mechanisms.Nevertheless,several key challenges remain unresolved within the field.These persistent issues are especially pronounced when considering the crucial necessity for interpretation stability,the demanding scholarly task of reliably distinguishing correlation from causation,and the development of appropriate methods for the treatment of complex spatio-temporal dynamics.
文摘Since its arrival in late November 2022,ChatGPT-3.5 has rapidly gained popularity and significantly impacted how research is planned,conducted,and published using a generative artificial intelligence approach.ChatGPT-4 was released four months later and became more popular in November 2023.However,there is little study about the perception of scientists of these chatbots,especially in soil science.This article presents the new findings of a brief research investigating soil scientists’responses and perceptions towards chatbots in Indonesia.This artificial intelligence application facilitates conversation-based interactions in text format.The study evaluated ten ChatGPT answers to fundamental questions in soil science,which has developed into a normal science with a mutually agreed-upon paradigm.The evaluation was carried out by seven soil scientists recognized for their expertise in Indonesia,using a scale of 1-100.In addition,a questionnaire was distributed to soil scientists at the National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia(BRIN),universities,and Indonesian Soil Science Society(HITI)members to gauge their perception of ChatGPT’s presence in the research field.The study results indicate that the scores of ChatGPT answers range from 82.99 to 92.24.ChatGPT-4 is better than both the paid and free versions of ChatGPT-3.5.There is no significant difference between the English and Indonesian versions of ChatGPT-4.0.However,the perception of general soil scientists about the level of trust is only 55%.Furthermore,80%of soil scientists believe that chatbots can only be used as digital tools to assist in soil science research and cannot be used without the involvement of soil scientists.
文摘Organic matter increases biological activity within the root zone because it contains beneficial microbes that stimulate vital processes.This study aimed to determine the effect of Ochrobactrum anthropi added to the soil as a single or mixed solution with different concentrations of organic matter on the vegetative growth of the zinnia plant and its content of nutrients.The study was conducted with a randomized complete block design(RCBD)with three replications.The plant was grown in soil with a high salinity level of 8 ds m^(–1).Plant characteristics were estimated 30 and 60 days after planting the plant.The treatment with the addition of bio-inoculum produced the best results;within 30 days,there was a 56.89%increase in plant length;after 60 days,there was a 52.56%increase;additionally,there was a 52.56%increase in leaf count within 30 days;after 60 days,there was a 53.50%increase;and finally,there was an increase in flower count.For plants after 60 days,it reached 3.66%.With the addition of bio-inoculum to soil at a level of 3 gm kg^(–1)of organic matter,the mixing treatment achieved the highest dry weight,29.86%.The addition of bio-inoculum resulted in the largest and most significant increase in chlorophyll content in leaves,reaching 18.76%.In the mixing addition of the biological inoculum treatment,the organic content of the plant showed an increase in nitrogen(14.38%),phosphorus(21.18%),and potassium(39.75%)at 2 and 3 gm kg^(–1)organic matter,respectively.
基金supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China(Grant No.LQ24C010007)Zhejiang Science and Technology Major Program on Rice New Variety Breeding,China(Grant No.2021C02063)+4 种基金the Agricultural Sciences and Technologies Innovation Program,China(Grant No.CAAS-CSCB-202301)the Key Projects of Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China(Grant No.LZ23C130002)the Youth Innovation Program of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(Grant No.Y2023QC22)the Joint Open Competitive Project of the Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory and China National Seed Company Limited(Grant Nos.B23YQ1514 and B23CQ15EP)the External Cooperation Projects of Biotechnology Research Institute,Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China(Grant No.DWHZ2024-07).
文摘Rice seedling blight,caused by various fungi,including Fusarium oxysporum,poses a severe threat to rice production.As awareness grows regarding the environmental and safety hazards associated with the application of fungicides for managing rice seedling blight,there has been a shift in focus towards biological control agents.In this study,we isolated biocontrol bacteria from paddy fields that significantly inhibited the growth of F.oxysporum in vitro and identified the strains as Bacillus amyloliquefaciens T40 and Bacillus pumilus T208.Additionally,our findings indicated that the combined application of these Bacillus strains in soil was more effective in reducing the incidence of rice seedling blight than their individual use.Analysis of 16S and internal transcribed spacer rRNA gene sequencing data revealed that the mixture of the T40 and T208 strains exhibited the lowest average clustering coefficients,which were negatively correlated with the biomass of F.oxysporum-inoculated rice seedlings.Furthermore,this mixture led to higher stochastic assembly(average|βNTI|<2)and reduced selection pressures on rice rhizosphere bacteria compared with individual strain applications.The mixture of the T40 and T208 strains also significantly increased the expression of defense-related genes.In conclusion,the mixture of the T40 and T208 strains effectively modulates microbial community structures,enhances microbial network stability,and boosts the resistance against rice seedling blight.Our study supports the development and utilization of biological resources for crop protection.
基金funded by the Science and Technology Plan for the Belt and Road Innovation Cooperation Project of Jiangsu Province,China(No.BZ2023003)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFD1500202)+2 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA28010100)the“14th Five-Year Plan”Self-Deployment Project of the Institute of Soil Science,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.ISSAS2418)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42107334)。
文摘Black soils represent only one-sixth of the global arable land area but play an important role in maintaining world food security due to their high fertility and gigantic potential for food production.With the ongoing intensification of agricultural practices and negative natural factors,black soils are confronting enhanced degradation.The holistic overview of black soil degradation and the underlying mechanisms for soil health improvement will be key for agricultural sustainability and food security.In this review,the current status and driving factors of soil degradation in the four major black soil regions of the world are summarized,and effective measures for black soil conservation are proposed.The Northeast Plain of China is the research hotspot with 41.5%of the published studies related to black soil degradation,despite its relatively short history of agricultural reclamation,followed by the East European Plain(28.3%),the Great Plains of North America(20.7%),and the Pampas of South American(7.9%).Among the main types of soil degradation,soil erosion and soil fertility decline(especially organic matter loss)have been reported as the most common problems,with 27.6%and 39.4%of the published studies,respectively.In addition to the natural influences of climate and topography,human activities have been reported to have great influences on the degradation of black soils globally.Unsustainable farming practices and excess in agrochemical applications are common factors reported to accelerate the degradation process and threaten the sustainable use of black soils.Global efforts for black soil conservation and utilization should focus on standardizing evaluation criteria including real-time monitoring and the measures of prevention and restoration for sustainable management.International cooperation in technology and policy is crucial for overcoming the challenges and thus achieving the protection,sustainable use,and management of global black soil resources.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42177239 and 41991330)the“14th Five Year Plan”of Independent Deployment Project of Nanjing Institute of Soil Research,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.ISSASIP2213)。
文摘New pollutants have become a significant concern in China's efforts toward ecological and environmental protection.Trichloromethane(TCM,CHCl_3),one of these new pollutants,is primarily released into soil and groundwater through various industrial activities.Over the past four decades,researchers have consistently focused on the remediation of TCM-contaminated soil and groundwater using microorganisms and iron-based materials,which hold significant potential for practical application.Understanding the remediation process and the factors influencing TCM degradation through these two methods is crucial for advancing both theoretical research and practical implementation.This review focuses on the degradation mechanisms of TCM in soil and groundwater by microorganisms and iron-based materials.It summarizes the active microorganisms and modified iron-based materials with high TCM degradation capabilities,discusses enhancement measures for both methods in the remediation process,and finally,outlines the challenges faced by these methods.The goal is to provide theoretical references for efficient remediation of TCM-contaminated soil and groundwater.
基金funded by the Project of Yunnan Province’s Xingdian Talents Support Program(yfgrc202437)the Project of the International Cooperation Science Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(42361144885).
文摘Phosphorus(P)poses a global challenge to the environment and human health due to its natural association with heavy metals.Sustainable use of P is crucial to ensure food security for future generations.An analysis of the 150 phosphate fertilizers stored at the Institute for Crop and Soil Science in Germany has been conducted,supplemented by previously published data.The elements Cd,Bi,U,Cr,Zn,Tl,As,B,Sb,Ni,and Se are found in higher concentrations in sedimentary derived phosphates compared to igneous derived phosphates.Mineral fertilizers contain more than ten times the amount of U,Cd,B,and As compared to farmyard manure.Principal component analyses(PCA)indicate that U,Cd,Be,and Cr are primarily present in sedimentary derived phosphates and their concentrations are 2 to 10 times higher than those in igneous derived phosphates.Regarding heavy metal contamination,over 1000 potential combinations were identified;36% of these were significant but weak(>0.1).It is estimated that approximately 707 t of uranium enter farmland annually through the application of mineral phosphate fertilizers in European countries.This contribution addresses environmental issues related to the utilization of rock phosphate as well as alternative production methods for cleaner and safer phosphate fertilizers while presenting a roadmap with measures for mitigation.
文摘The release of essential nutrients from soil minerals for plant growth in calcareous soils,facilitated by organic extractants,is critical in semi-arid areas,particularly for elements affected by high soil pH.This study aims to investigate the release of calcium(Ca),magnesium(Mg),and phosphorus(P)through the application of wood vinegar extract in surface calcareous soils in Borojerd City,Lorestan Province,Iran.The experiment was conducted using a completely randomized design with three replications.The treatments included soils from three different land uses:vineyard,wheat field,and rangeland,each treated with 1.00%wood vinegar solution.Cumulative measurements of the specified elements were recorded over 10 consecutive 0.5 h intervals.The release data were analyzed using four various kinetic models(Elovich equation,parabolic diffusion law,power function equation,and zero-order kinetics).The highest concentrations recorded were for Ca(39,500.00 mg/kg),Mg(5880.00 mg/kg),and P(5.00 mg/kg)in grape cultivation.The findings revealed a significant difference in Ca release between grape cultivation and rangeland(P<0.01),while the Mg release showed a significant difference between both grape cultivation and rangeland and wheat cultivation(P<0.01).Additionally,the cumulative release of P showed significant differences between grape cultivation and both wheat and rangeland(P<0.01).The results indicated that the zero-order kinetics provided the best fit for the data(R^(2)=0.99).The maximum initial release amount was observed in grape cultivation when applying the zero-order kinetics,while the highest release rate was achieved using the parabolic diffusion law across three applications.Wood vinegar had the capacity to degrade various clay minerals,including vermiculite,smectite,palygorskite,and,to some extent,illite,resulting in the release of associated elements.Consequently,it can be concluded that wood vinegar can be effectively utilized in grape cultivation as an agent for reducing soil acidity,thereby enhancing the availability of soil nutrients and decreasing reliance on chemical fertilizers.
文摘One reference in the original manuscript contained incorrect bibliographic information and cited a non-existent publication:Traczyk A(1999)Pleistocene debris cover beds and block-debris tongues in the north-western part of theŚlęża Massif(Poland)and their formation under permafrost conditions.Geographia Polonica 81(1).This erroneous reference has now been removed from the references list.
文摘The effects of various biological soil crusts(BSCs)on soil properties have been extensively studied.However,the impacts of specific species such as Placidium squamulosum,Peccania terricola,and Grimmia ovalis on soil properties in arid regions have not been documented.Besides,the effects of soil parent rock on the extent of changes in soil properties caused by BSCs have not been thoroughly investigated.The objective of this study was to examine how BSCs including two different terricolous lichen species(Placidium squamulosum and Peccania terricola)and a moss species(Grimmia ovalis)could change major soil chemical and nutritional properties in an arid area under different parent rocks.Triplicate BSC-free surface soil and soil associated with the abovementioned BSCs were sampled from 13 different sites with sedimentary and igneous parent rocks in an arid area in Isfahan,Iran.Soil properties including p H,electrical conductivity(EC),organic matter(OM),calcium carbonate equivalent(CCE),total nitrogen,available phosphorus,and available potassium were determined in all the samples.The results indicated that the presence of lichens and mosses significantly changed the soil chemical and nutritional properties.Specifically,the content of total nitrogen,organic matter,and available potassium in the soil environment increased under the activity of these biological crusts developed on both sedimentary and igneous formations.Additionally,these biological crusts resulted in a significant reduction in soil p H,CCE,and available phosphorus.The electrical conductivity of soils slightly increased due to the activity of biological crusts.In general,biological crusts including both chlorolichen(Placidium squamulosum)and cyanolichen(Peccania terricola)species,as well as a moss species(Grimmia ovalis)appear to create a unique microenvironment in terms of biochemical and nutritional conditions,which is substantially different from those typically observed in drylands.
文摘In addition to sequestering carbon in soil,biochars can also play a role in changing the potassium equilibration and dynamics of the soil.Nowadays,acidification of biochar is commonly used to improve its properties,which can impact the potassium content in the soil.Simultaneous application of acidified biochar and sodium bentonite can complicate this effect.In the present study,the effects of adding two types of biochars prepared from municipal waste and used coffee grounds and their acidified types,along with sodium bentonite at three levels(0.00%,1.00%,and 2.00%),on soil physical-chemical properties(pH,salinity,cation exchange capacity,concentration of soluble cations and their ratio,and sodium adsorption ratio)and the release of potassium from a calcareous soil were investigated.The results showed that the addition of coffee ground biochar increased the concentration of soluble potassium and decreased the ratio of calcium to potassium,while the acidified coffee ground biochar decreased the amount of soluble potassium and increased the ratio of calcium to potassium.Alkaline and acidified municipal waste biochars had no effect on soluble potassium and soluble cations ratio.Application of bentonite increased the amount of soluble calcium and sodium and the ratio of calcium to potassium.Addition of bentonite also increased the amount of exchangeable potassium and exchangeable sodium percentage,but use of different biochars reduced negative effect of bentonite.Use of bentonite also caused an increase in the exchangeable potassium and a decrease in the non-exchangeable potassium contents.Alkaline and acidified coffee ground biochars increased the amount of exchangeable,non-exchangeable,and total potassium,but this effect was greater by alkaline biochar.Application of municipal waste biochar did not affect the amount of exchangeable potassium but increased the amount of non-exchangeable and total potassium,with no significant difference observed between alkaline and acidified biochars.Potassium saturation percentage was not affected by bentonite,but coffee ground biochar increased its amount and municipal waste biochar had no effect on it.Acidified and alkaline coffee ground biochars were able to release more potassium from the soil(475 and 71 mg/kg,respectively),while alkaline municipal waste biochar did not affect it and acidified municipal waste biochar reduced it by 113 mg/kg.In general,it can be concluded that alkaline biochars in calcareous soils can improve potassium fertility by reduction of the ratio of calcium to potassium and increasing its various forms,while acidified biochars and bentonite may aggravate potassium deficiency in these soils.Considering the lack of significant change in the pH of calcareous soils with the use of different biochars,it is suggested to use alkaline biochars,which can improve the potassium status of the soil while reducing the costs associated with biochar modification.
文摘A field experiment was conducted on silty clay loam soil cultivated with wheat to evaluate the effects of bio-inoculation with the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus Glomus mosseae and poultry manure on soil micronutrient concentrations.Treatments included fungal inoculum alone,poultry manure alone,their combination,and a control,arranged in a randomized complete block design with three replications.The combined application of fungal inoculum and poultry manure significantly increased total concentrations of iron,manganese,zinc,molybdenum,copper,and boron in bulk soil to 5890.4,390.5,36.5,1.6,23.1,and 2.0 mg kg⁻¹,representing increases of 13%,20.3%,32.2%,84%,23.5%,and 175%over the control.In the rhizosphere,these elements reached 5650.8,380.7,33.2,3.8,21.4,and 3.5 mg kg⁻¹,with increases of 9.5%,26.4%,29.6%,92%,38.9%,and 90.1%.Available concentrations in bulk soil rose to 15.3,10.6,1.4,0.4,0.47,and 1.2 mg kg⁻¹,corresponding to increases of 51.6%,83%,42%,92.5%,65.9%,and 36.1%,while in the rhizosphere,available values reached 16.2,11.7,1.9,0.7,0.7,and 1.6 mg kg⁻¹,reflecting increases of 55%,30%,35.4%,90%,128%,and 93.7%,respectively.These enhancements are attributed to the synergistic effects of microbial activity,organic matter decomposition,and organic acid release,which improved nutrient solubility and accessibility in the root zone.The findings indicate that integrating Glomus mosseae inoculation with poultry manure is an effective and sustainable strategy to improve soil fertility,increase micronutrient availability,and enhance plant nutrient uptake,providing a practical recommendation for boosting wheat productivity while reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers.
文摘A laboratory experiment was conducted to demonstrate the importance of improving the efficiency of six isolates of Aspergillus niger fungi.Four isolates were exposed to UV-rays radiation at a distance of 30 cm,a wavelength of 254–255 nm during M15,M30,and M45 minutes.Exposure periods,both of wild(no UV-rays exposure)and no A.niger(C)as controls,all six isolates were identified molecularly by polymerase chain reaction technique extracted DNA of A.niger was analyzed to ensure gene completion through multiple sequence alignment by bioinformatic programs to study the improvement of dissolving efficiency of mutant and wild A.niger.They were incubated after the addition of superphosphate fertilizer(47%P2O5)at 90 mg P kg–1 applied to soil with controls(no A.niger or no superphosphate)for I,II,III,and IV weeks of incubation periods at 28±1°C.In addition,the DNA extraction and purification by NanoDrop of Thermo Scientific-200 A280/A260 ratio was 2.01 and confirmed that the sequences of nitrogenous bases by the method of multiple sequence alignment(MSA)as compared to the reference sequence of A.niger recorded in the gene bank under the accession number LC632396.Results proved that the M30 minutes exposure UV-rays radiation period was the superior dose when mutant Aspergillus niger obtained the highest amount of dissolved phosphate,reducing soil-pH with maximum biomass of A.niger during the M30 isolate during the third week(III).
