1
|
Jiang C, Zu C, Riaz M, Li C, Zhu Q, Xia H, Dong Q, Shen J. Influences of tobacco straw return with lime on microbial community structure of tobacco-planting soil and tobacco leaf quality. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-33241-w. [PMID: 38619769 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33241-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
Abstract
Soil amendment is an important strategy for improving soil quality and crop yield. From 2014 to 2019, we conducted a study to investigate the effects of tobacco straw return with lime on soil nutrients, soil microbial community structure, tobacco leaf yield, and quality in southern Anhui, China. A field experiment was conducted with four treatments: straw removed (CK), straw return (St), straw return with dolomite (St + D), and straw return with lime (St + L). Results showed that after 5 years of application, the St + L significantly increased the soil pH by 16.9%, and the contents of soil alkaline nitrogen (N) and available potassium (K) by 17.2% and 23.0%, respectively, compared with the CK. Moreover, the St + L significantly increased tobacco leaf yield (24.0%) and the appearance (9.1%) and sensory (5.9%) quality of flue-cured tobacco leaves. The addition of soil conditioners (straw, dolomite, and lime) increased both the total reads and effective sequences of soil microorganisms. Bacterial diversity was more sensitive to changes in the external environment compared to soil fungi. The application of soil amendments (lime and straw) promoted the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the soil. Additionally, bacterial species had greater competition and limited availability of resources for survival compared to fungi. The results showed that soil microorganisms were significantly influenced by the presence of AK, AN, and pH contents. These findings can provide an effective method for improving the quality of flue-cured tobacco leaves and guiding the amelioration of acidic soil in regions where tobacco-rice rotation is practiced.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chaoqiang Jiang
- Tobacco Research Institute, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences (AAAS), Hefei, 230001, People's Republic of China
| | - Chaolong Zu
- Tobacco Research Institute, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences (AAAS), Hefei, 230001, People's Republic of China
| | - Muhammad Riaz
- College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, People's Republic of China
| | - Chen Li
- Anhui Provincial Tobacco Company, Hefei, 230000, People's Republic of China
| | - Qifa Zhu
- Anhui Wannan Leaf Tobacco Co. Ltd, Xuancheng, 242000, People's Republic of China
| | - Hao Xia
- Tobacco Research Institute, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences (AAAS), Hefei, 230001, People's Republic of China
| | - Qing Dong
- Tobacco Research Institute, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences (AAAS), Hefei, 230001, People's Republic of China
| | - Jia Shen
- Tobacco Research Institute, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences (AAAS), Hefei, 230001, People's Republic of China.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Gao G, Yan L, Tong K, Yu H, Lu M, Wang L, Niu Y. The potential and prospects of modified biochar for comprehensive management of salt-affected soils and plants: A critical review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169618. [PMID: 38157902 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
Abstract
Soil salinization has become a global problem that threatens farmland health and restricts crop production. Salt-affected soils seriously restrict the development of agricultural, mainly because of sodium ion (Na+) toxicity, nutrient deficiency, and structural changes in the soil. Biochar is a carbon (C)-based substance produced by heating typical biomass waste at high temperatures in anaerobic circumstances. It has high cation exchange capacity (CEC), adsorption capacity, and C content, which is often used as a soil amendment. Biochar generally reduces the concentration of Na+ in soil colloids through its strong adsorption, or uses the calcium (Ca) or magnesium (Mg) rich on its surface to exchange sodium ions (Ex-Na) from soil colloids through cation exchange to accelerate salt leaching during irrigation. Nowadays, biochar is widely used for acidic soils improvement due to its alkaline properties. Although the fact that biochar has gained increasing attention for its significant role in saline alkali soil remediation, there is currently a lack of systematic research on biochar improvers and their potential mechanisms for identifying physical, chemical, and biological indicators of soil eco-environment assessment and plant growth conditions affected by salt stress. This paper reviews the preparation, modification, and activation of biochar, the effects of biochar and its combination with beneficial salt-tolerant strains on salt-affected soils and plant growth. Finally, the limitations, benefits, and future needs of biochar-based soil health assessment technology in salt-affected soils and plant were discussed. This article elaborates on the future opportunities and challenges of biochar in the treatment of saline land, and a green method was provided for the integrate control to salt-affected soils.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Guang Gao
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
| | - Lei Yan
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
| | - Kaiqing Tong
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
| | - Hualong Yu
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
| | - Mu Lu
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
| | - Lu Wang
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
| | - Yusheng Niu
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; School of Tourism and Geography Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Ur Rahman S, Han JC, Ahmad M, Ashraf MN, Khaliq MA, Yousaf M, Wang Y, Yasin G, Nawaz MF, Khan KA, Du Z. Aluminum phytotoxicity in acidic environments: A comprehensive review of plant tolerance and adaptation strategies. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 269:115791. [PMID: 38070417 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
Abstract
Aluminum (Al), a non-essential metal for plant growth, exerts significant phytotoxic effects, particularly on root growth. Anthropogenic activities would intensify Al's toxic effects by releasing Al3+ into the soil solution, especially in acidic soils with a pH lower than 5.5 and rich mineral content. The severity of Al-induced phytotoxicity varies based on factors such as Al concentration, ionic form, plant species, and growth stages. Al toxicity leads to inhibited root and shoot growth, reduced plant biomass, disrupted water uptake causing nutritional imbalance, and adverse alterations in physiological, biochemical, and molecular processes. These effects collectively lead to diminished plant yield and quality, along with reduced soil fertility. Plants employ various mechanisms to counter Al toxicity under stress conditions, including sequestering Al in vacuoles, exuding organic acids (OAs) like citrate, oxalate, and malate from root tip cells to form Al-complexes, activating antioxidative enzymes, and overexpressing Al-stress regulatory genes. Recent advancements focus on enhancing the exudation of OAs to prevent Al from entering the plant, and developing Al-tolerant varieties. Gene transporter families, such as ATP-Binding Cassette (ABC), Aluminum-activated Malate Transporter (ALMT), Natural resistance-associated macrophage protein (Nramp), Multidrug and Toxic compounds Extrusion (MATE), and aquaporin, play a crucial role in regulating Al toxicity. This comprehensive review examined recent progress in understanding the cytotoxic impact of Al on plants at the cellular and molecular levels. Diverse strategies developed by both plants and scientists to mitigate Al-induced phytotoxicity were discussed. Furthermore, the review explored recent genomic developments, identifying candidate genes responsible for OAs exudation, and delved into genome-mediated breeding initiatives, isolating transgenic and advanced breeding lines to cultivate Al-tolerant plants.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shafeeq Ur Rahman
- Water Science and Environmental Engineering Research Center, College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China.
| | - Jing-Cheng Han
- Water Science and Environmental Engineering Research Center, College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
| | - Muhammad Ahmad
- Water Science and Environmental Engineering Research Center, College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
| | - Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf
- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
| | | | - Maryam Yousaf
- Water Science and Environmental Engineering Research Center, College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
| | - Yuchen Wang
- Water Science and Environmental Engineering Research Center, College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
| | - Ghulam Yasin
- Department of Forestry and Range Management, FAS & T, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Multan 60000, Pakistan
| | | | - Khalid Ali Khan
- Unit of Bee Research and Honey Production, Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia; Applied College, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
| | - Zhenjie Du
- Farmland Irrigation Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Xinxiang 453002, China; Water Environment Factor Risk Assessment Laboratory of Agricultural Products Quality and Safety, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xinxiang 453002, China.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Masud MAA, Shin WS, Sarker A, Septian A, Das K, Deepo DM, Iqbal MA, Islam ARMT, Malafaia G. A critical review of sustainable application of biochar for green remediation: Research uncertainty and future directions. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 904:166813. [PMID: 37683867 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
Abstract
Biochar, a carbon-rich material produced from the pyrolysis of organic biomass, has gained significant attention as a potential solution for sustainable green remediation practices. Several studies analyze biomass-derived biochar techniques and environmental applications, but comprehensive assessments of biochar limitations, uncertainty, and future research directions still need to be improved. This critical review aims to present a comprehensive analysis of biochar's efficacy in environmental applications, including soil, water, and air, by sequentially addressing its preparation, application, and associated challenges. The review begins by delving into the diverse methods of biochar production, highlighting their influence on physical and chemical properties. This review explores the diverse applications of biochar in remediating contaminated soil, water, and air while emphasizing its sustainability and eco-friendly characteristics. The focus is on incorporating biochar as a remediation technique for pollutant removal, sequestration, and soil improvement. The review highlights the promising results obtained from laboratory-scale experiments, field trials, and case studies, showcasing the effectiveness of biochar in mitigating contaminants and restoring ecosystems. The environmental benefits and challenges of biochar production, characterization, and application techniques are critically discussed. The potential synergistic effects of combining biochar with other remediation methods are also explored to enhance its efficacy. A rigorous analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of biochar for diverse environmental applications in terms of technical, environmental, economic, and social issues is required to support the commercialization of biochar for large-scale uses. Finally, future research directions and recommendations are presented to facilitate the development and implementation of biochar-based, sustainable green remediation strategies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Md Abdullah Al Masud
- School of Architecture, Civil, Environmental and Energy Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.
| | - Won Sik Shin
- School of Architecture, Civil, Environmental and Energy Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.
| | - Aniruddha Sarker
- Residual Chemical Assessment Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Jeollabuk-do 55365, Republic of Korea.
| | - Ardie Septian
- Research Center for Environmental and Clean Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency (Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional, BRIN), Serpong 15314, Indonesia.
| | - Kallol Das
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.
| | - Deen Mohammad Deepo
- Department of Horticultural Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.
| | | | - Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam
- Department of Disaster Management, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur 5400, Bangladesh; Department of Development Studies, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh.
| | - Guilherme Malafaia
- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute-Urutaí Campus, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Ecology, Conservation, and Biodiversity, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil.
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Huang Z, Zhang S, Chen R, Zhu Q, Shi P, Shen Y. The transporter PHO84/NtPT1 is a target of aluminum to affect phosphorus absorption in Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Nicotiana tabacum L. Metallomics 2023; 15:mfad069. [PMID: 37994650 DOI: 10.1093/mtomcs/mfad069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
Abstract
The molecular mechanism of aluminum toxicity in biological systems is not completely understood. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is one of the most used model organisms in the study of environmental metal toxicity. Using an unbiased metallomic approach in yeast, we found that aluminum treatment caused phosphorus deprivation, and the lack of phosphorus increased as the pH of the environment decreased compared to the control strain. By screening the phosphate signaling and response pathway (PHO pathway) in yeast with the synthetic lethality of a new phosphorus-restricted aluminum-sensitive gene, we observed that pho84Δ mutation conferred severe growth defect to aluminum under low-phosphorus conditions, and the addition of phosphate alleviated this sensitivity. Subsequently, the data showed that PHO84 determined the intracellular aluminum-induced phosphorus deficiency, and the expression of PHO84 was positively correlated with aluminum stress, which was mediated by phosphorus through the coordinated regulation of PHO4/PHO2. Moreover, aluminum reduced phosphorus absorption and inhibited tobacco plant growth in acidic media. In addition, the high-affinity phosphate transporter NtPT1 in tobacco exhibited similar effects to PHO84, and overexpression of NtPT1 conferred aluminum resistance in yeast cells. Taken together, positive feedback regulation of the PHO pathway centered on the high-affinity phosphate transporters is a highly conservative mechanism in response to aluminum toxicity. The results may provide a basis for aluminum-resistant microorganisms or plant engineering and acidic soil treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhiwei Huang
- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
| | - Shixuan Zhang
- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
| | - Ranran Chen
- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
| | - Qian Zhu
- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
| | - Ping Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
| | - Yuhu Shen
- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Innovation Academy for Seed Design, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Li Y, Muhammad R, Saba B, Xia H, Wang X, Wang J, Xia X, Cuncang J. Effect of co-application of straw and various nitrogen fertilizers on N 2O emission in acid soil. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 347:119045. [PMID: 37778069 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
Abstract
In order to explore the alteration of N transformation and N2O emissions in acid soil with the co-application of straw and different types of nitrogen (N) fertilizers, an incubation experiment was carried out for 40 days. There are totally five treatments in the study: (a) without straw and N fertilizer (N0), (b) straw alone application (SN0), (c) straw with NH4Cl (SN1), (d) straw with NaNO3 (SN2), and (e) straw with NH4NO3 (SN3). N2O emissions, soil physicochemical properties, and abundance/activity of ammonia-oxidizing archaea (AOA) were measured. The results showed that the combined application of straw and N enhanced N2O emissions, particularly, SN2 and SN3 treatments. Moreover, the soil pH was lower in co-application treatments and the average decreasing rate was 9.69%. Specially, the pH was lowest in the SN1 treatment. The results of correlation analysis indicated a markedly negative relationship between pH and N2O, as well as a negative relationship between pH and net mineralization rate. These findings suggest that pH alteration can affect the N transformation process in soil and thus influence N2O emissions. In addition, the dominant AOA at the genus level in the SN2 treatment was Nitrosopumilus, and Candidatus nitrosocosmicus in the SN3 treatment. The reshaped AOA structure can serve as additional evidence of the changes in the N transformation process. In conclusion, as the return of straw, the cumulation of N2O from arable acid soil depends on the form of N fertilizer. It is also important to consider how N fertilizer is applied to reduce the possibility of N being lost in the soil as gas.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuxuan Li
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China.
| | - Riaz Muhammad
- College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, PR China.
| | - Babar Saba
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China.
| | - Hao Xia
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China.
| | - Xiangling Wang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecoagriculture, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, PR China.
| | - JiYuan Wang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China.
| | - Xiaoyang Xia
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China.
| | - Jiang Cuncang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecoagriculture, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Xia H, Riaz M, Babar S, Yan L, Li Y, Wang X, Wang J, Jiang C. " Assessing the impact of biochar on microbes in acidic soils: Alleviating the toxicity of aluminum and acidity". JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 345:118796. [PMID: 37579602 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
Abstract
In arable soils, anthropogenic activities such as fertilizer applications have intensified soil acidification in recent years. This has resulted in frequent environmental problems such as aluminum (Al) and H+ stress, which negatively impact crop yields and quality in acidic soils. Biochar, as a promising soil conditioner, has attracted much attention globally. The present study was conducted in a greenhouse by setting up 2% biochar rate to investigate how biochar relieves Al3+ hazards in acidic soil by affecting soil quality, soil environment, and soil microbiomes. The addition of biochar significantly improved soil fertility and enzyme activities, which were attributed to its ability to enhance the utilization of soil carbon sources by influencing the activity of soil microorganisms. Moreover, the Al3+ contents were significantly decreased by 66.61-88.83% compared to the C0 level (without biochar treatment). In particular, the results of the 27Al NMR suggested that forms of AlVI (Al(OH)2+, Al(OH)+ 2, and Al3+) were increased by 88.69-100.44% on the surface of biochar, reducing the Al3+ stress on soil health. The combination of biochar and nitrogen (N) fertilizer contributed to the augmentation of bacterial diversity. The application of biochar and N fertilizer increased the relative abundance of the majority of bacterial species. Additionally, the application of biochar and N fertilizer had a significant impact on soil microbial metabolism, specifically in the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites (lipids and organic acids) and carbon metabolic ability. In conclusion, biochar can enhance soil microbial activity and improve the overall health of acidic soil by driving microbial metabolism. This study offers both theoretical and technical guidance for enhancing biochar in acidified soil and promoting sustainable development in farmland production.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hao Xia
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China
| | - Muhammad Riaz
- College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, PR China
| | - Saba Babar
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China
| | - Lei Yan
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China
| | - Yuxuan Li
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China
| | - Xiangling Wang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecoagriculture, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, PR China
| | - Jiyuan Wang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China
| | - Cuncang Jiang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecoagriculture, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Yan L, Riaz M, Li S, Cheng J, Jiang C. Harnessing the power of exogenous factors to enhance plant resistance to aluminum toxicity; a critical review. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 203:108064. [PMID: 37783071 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
Abstract
Aluminum (Al) is the most prevalent element in the earth crust and is toxic to plants in acidic soils. However, plants can address Al toxicity through external exclusion (which prevents Al from entering roots) and internal detoxification (which counterbalances the toxic-Al absorbed by roots). Nowadays, certain categories of exogenously added regulatory factors (EARF), such as nutritional elements, organic acids, amino acids, phytohormones, or biochar, etc. play a critical role in reducing the bioavailability/toxicity of Al in plants. Numerous studies suggest that regulating factors against Al toxicity mediate the expression of Al-responsive genes and transcription factors, thereby regulating the secretion of organic acids, alkalizing rhizosphere pH, modulating cell wall (CW) modifications, improving antioxidant defense systems, and promoting the compartmentalization of non-toxic Al within intracellular. This review primarily discusses recent and older published papers to demonstrate the basic concepts of Al phytotoxicity. Furthermore, we provide a comprehensive explanation of the crucial roles of EARF-induced responses against Al toxicity in plants. This information may serve as a foundation for improving plant resistance to Al and enhancing the growth of susceptible species in acidic soils. And this review holds significant theoretical significance for EARF to improve the quality of acidic soils cultivated land, increase crop yield and quality, and ensure food security.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lei Yan
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
| | - Muhammad Riaz
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China; College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, China.
| | - Shuang Li
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China.
| | - Jin Cheng
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China.
| | - Cuncang Jiang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China.
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Huang K, Li M, Li R, Rasul F, Shahzad S, Wu C, Shao J, Huang G, Li R, Almari S, Hashem M, Aamer M. Soil acidification and salinity: the importance of biochar application to agricultural soils. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1206820. [PMID: 37780526 PMCID: PMC10537949 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1206820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
Abstract
Soil acidity is a serious problem in agricultural lands as it directly affects the soil, crop production, and human health. Soil acidification in agricultural lands occurs due to the release of protons (H+) from the transforming reactions of various carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur-containing compounds. The use of biochar (BC) has emerged as an excellent tool to manage soil acidity owing to its alkaline nature and its appreciable ability to improve the soil's physical, chemical, and biological properties. The application of BC to acidic soils improves soil pH, soil organic matter (SOM), cation exchange capacity (CEC), nutrient uptake, microbial activity and diversity, and enzyme activities which mitigate the adverse impacts of acidity on plants. Further, BC application also reduce the concentration of H+ and Al3+ ions and other toxic metals which mitigate the soil acidity and supports plant growth. Similarly, soil salinity (SS) is also a serious concern across the globe and it has a direct impact on global production and food security. Due to its appreciable liming potential BC is also an important amendment to mitigate the adverse impacts of SS. The addition of BC to saline soils improves nutrient homeostasis, nutrient uptake, SOM, CEC, soil microbial activity, enzymatic activity, and water uptake and reduces the accumulation of toxic ions sodium (Na+ and chloride (Cl-). All these BC-mediated changes support plant growth by improving antioxidant activity, photosynthesis efficiency, stomata working, and decrease oxidative damage in plants. Thus, in the present review, we discussed the various mechanisms through which BC improves the soil properties and microbial and enzymatic activities to counter acidity and salinity problems. The present review will increase the existing knowledge about the role of BC to mitigate soil acidity and salinity problems. This will also provide new suggestions to readers on how this knowledge can be used to ameliorate acidic and saline soils.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kai Huang
- China Guangxi Key Laboratory of Water Engineering Materials and Structures, Guangxi Hydraulic Research Institute, Nanning, China
| | - Mingquan Li
- China Guangxi Key Laboratory of Water Engineering Materials and Structures, Guangxi Hydraulic Research Institute, Nanning, China
| | - Rongpeng Li
- China Guangxi Key Laboratory of Water Engineering Materials and Structures, Guangxi Hydraulic Research Institute, Nanning, China
| | - Fahd Rasul
- Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
| | - Sobia Shahzad
- Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Pakistan
| | - Changhong Wu
- China Guangxi Key Laboratory of Water Engineering Materials and Structures, Guangxi Hydraulic Research Institute, Nanning, China
| | - Jinhua Shao
- China Guangxi Key Laboratory of Water Engineering Materials and Structures, Guangxi Hydraulic Research Institute, Nanning, China
- Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
| | - Guoqin Huang
- Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
| | - Ronghui Li
- College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
| | - Saad Almari
- King Khalid University, College of Science, Department of Biology, Abha, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mohamed Hashem
- King Khalid University, College of Science, Department of Biology, Abha, Saudi Arabia
| | - Muhammad Aamer
- Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Wang L, Leghari SJ, Wu J, Wang N, Pang M, Jin L. Interactive effects of biochar and chemical fertilizer on water and nitrogen dynamics, soil properties and maize yield under different irrigation methods. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1230023. [PMID: 37746008 PMCID: PMC10511880 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1230023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
Abstract
Long-term application of nitrogen (N) fertilizer adversely degrades soil and decreases crop yield. Biochar amendment with N fertilizer not only can increase yield but also can improve the soil. A 3-year field experiment was conducted to determine the effect of biochar doses with N fertilizer on maize yield and soil N and water dynamics under border irrigation (BI) and drip irrigation (DI) methods. Treatments were 260 kg N ha-1 without biochar addition and combined with low, medium, and high doses of biochar, namely, 15.5 t ha-1, 30.7 t ha-1, and 45.3 t ha-1 (NB0, NB1, NB2, and NB3), respectively. The biochar doses and irrigation methods significantly (p < 0.05) increased maize growth and yield characteristics, irrigation water use efficiency (IWUE), and fertilizer N use efficiency (FNUE) and enhanced the soil properties. In the BI and DI method, the NB1, NB2, and NB3 treatments increased yield by 4.96%-6.10%, 8.36%-9.85%, and 9.65%-11.41%, respectively, compared to NB0. In terms of IWUE and FNUE, the non-biochar treatment had lower IWUE and FNUE compared to biochar combined with N fertilizer treatments under both BI and DI methods. In the BI method, the IWUE in NB2 and NB3 ranged from 3.36 to 3.43 kg kg-1, and in DI, it was maximum, ranging from 5.70 to 5.94 kg kg-1. Similarly, these medium and high doses of biochar increased the FNUE of maize. The FNUEs in NB2 and NB3 under BI ranged from 38.72 to 38.95 kg kg-1 and from 38.89 to 39.58 kg kg-1, while FNUEs of these same treatments under DI ranged from 48.26 to 49.58 kg kg-1 and from 48.92 to 50.28 kg kg-1. The effect of biochar was more obvious in DI as compared to the BI method because soil water content (SWC) and soil N concentrations (SNCs) were higher at rhizosphere soil layers under DI. Biochar improved SWC and SNC at 0-20 cm and 20-40 cm soil layers and decreased below 60-cm soil layers. In contrast, despite biochar-controlled SWC and SNCs, still, values of these parameters were higher in deeper soil layers. In the BI method, the SNCs were higher at 60-80 cm and 80-100 cm compared to the top and middle soil layers. Depth-wise results of SNC demonstrated that the biochar's ability to store SNC was further enhanced in the DI method. Moreover, biochar increased soil organic matter (OM) and soil aggregate stability and maintained pH. The NB0 treatment increased soil OM by 11.11%-14.60%, NB2 by 14.29%-19.42%, and NB3 by 21.98%-23.78% in both irrigation methods. This increased OM resulted in improved average soil aggregates stability by 2.45%-11.71% and 4.52%-14.66% in the BI and DI method, respectively. The results of our study revealed that combined application of N fertilizer with a medium dose of biochar under the DI method would be the best management practice, which will significantly increase crop yield, improve SWC, enrich SNC and OM, improve soil structure, and maintain pH.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lei Wang
- Institute of Plant Nutrition, Resources and Environment, Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Beijing, China
| | - Shah Jahan Leghari
- College of Mechanical and Electronical Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
| | - Jiajun Wu
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Hebei Agriculture University, Baoding, China
| | - Na Wang
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Hebei Agriculture University, Baoding, China
| | - Min Pang
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Hebei Agriculture University, Baoding, China
| | - Liang Jin
- Institute of Plant Nutrition, Resources and Environment, Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Beijing, China
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Li Y, Muhammad R, Saba B, Xia H, Wang X, Wang J, Jiang C. Can the co-application of biochar and different inorganic nitrogen fertilizers repress N 2O emissions in acidic soil? ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 231:116217. [PMID: 37245574 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
Abstract
The sole application of nitrogen (N) fertilizer with lower N2O emission potential or combined with biochar may help for mitigating N2O production. However, how biochar applied with various inorganic N fertilizers affected N2O emission in acidic soil remains unclear. Thus, we examined N2O emission, soil N dynamics and relating nitrifiers (i.e., ammonia-oxidizing archaea, AOA) in acidic soil. The study contained three N fertilizers (including NH4Cl, NaNO3, NH4NO3) and two biochar application rates (i.e., 0% and 0.5%). The results indicated that the alone application of NH4Cl produced more N2O. Meanwhile, the co-application of biochar and N fertilizers enhanced N2O emission as well, especially in the combined treatment of biochar and NH4NO3. Soil pH was decreased with the application of various N fertilizers, especially with NH4Cl, and the average decrease rate was 9.6%. Meanwhile, correlation analysis showed a negative relationship between N2O and pH, dramatically, which might indicate that the alteration of pH was one factor relating to N2O emission. However, there was no difference between the same N addition treatments with or without biochar on pH. Interestingly, in the combined treatment of biochar and NH4NO3, the lowest net nitrification rate and net mineralization rate appeared during days 16-23. Meanwhile, the highest emission rate of N2O in the same treatment also appeared during days 16-23. The accordance might indicate that N transformation alteration was another factor relating to N2O emissions. In addition, compared to NH4NO3 alone application, co-applied with biochar had a lower content of Nitrososphaera-AOA, which was a main contributor to nitrification. The study emphasizes the importance of using a suitable form of N fertilizers and further indicates that two factors, namely alteration of pH and N transformation rate, are related to N2O emission. Moreover, in future studies, it is necessary to explore the soil N dynamics controlled by microorganisms.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuxuan Li
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China
| | - Riaz Muhammad
- College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, PR China
| | - Babar Saba
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China
| | - Hao Xia
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China
| | - Xiangling Wang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecoagriculture, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, PR China
| | - JiYuan Wang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China
| | - Cuncang Jiang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecoagriculture, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Liu Z, Yuan D, Qin X, He P, Fu Y. Effect of Mg-Modified Waste Straw Biochar on the Chemical and Biological Properties of Acidic Soils. Molecules 2023; 28:5225. [PMID: 37446886 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28135225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Biochar is important for soil improvement, fertilizer innovation, and greenhouse gas reduction. In this paper, Mg-modified biochar was prepared from rice and corn straw and mixed with soil at a 1% (w/w) addition in an indoor soil simulation experiment to study the effect of Mg-modified biochar on the chemical properties of acidic soil. The results showed that the addition of Mg-modified biochar reduced soil acidity and improved soil fertility. Compared with the control group, the Mg-modified biochar treatment significantly increased the concentrations of available potassium, available phosphorus, total phosphorus, organic carbon and exchangeable calcium and magnesium in the soil, and effectively increased the concentration of total nitrogen. Rice straw Mg-modified biochar treatment was more effective in increasing the soil-available potassium, available phosphorus, total phosphorus and exchangeable magnesium concentration, while corn straw Mg-modified biochar was more effective in increasing the soil organic carbon and exchangeable calcium concentration. In addition, the high pyrolysis temperature of Mg-modified biochar was more effective in promoting the soil-available potassium, available phosphorus and total nitrogen concentration, while the low pyrolysis temperature of Mg-modified biochar was more effective in promoting soil alkaline nitrogen, exchangeable calcium and magnesium.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhigao Liu
- College of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-Cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Di Yuan
- College of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-Cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Xianxian Qin
- College of Forestry, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Peng He
- College of Forestry, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Yunlin Fu
- College of Forestry, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Wang J, Riaz M, Babar S, Xia H, Li Y, Xia X, Wang X, Jiang C. Iron-modified biochar reduces nitrogen loss and improves nitrogen retention in Luvisols by adsorption and microbial regulation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 879:163196. [PMID: 37004773 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
Abstract
Nitrogen (N) loss poses a great threat to global environmental sustainability. The application of modified biochar is a novel strategy to improve soil nitrogen retention and alleviate the negative effects caused by N fertilizers. Therefore, in this study iron modified biochar was used as a soil amendment to investigate the potential mechanisms of N retention in Luvisols. The experiment comprised five treatments i.e., CK (control), 0.5 % BC, 1 % BC, 0.5 % FBC and 1 % FBC. Our results showed that the intensity of functional groups and surface structure of FBC was improved. The 1 % FBC treatment showed a significant increment in soil NO3--N, dissolved organic nitrogen (DON), and total nitrogen (TN) content by 374.7 %, 51.9 %, and 14.4 %, respectively, compared with CK. The accumulation of N in cotton shoots and roots was increased by 28.6 % and 6.6 % with 1 % FBC addition. The application of FBC also stimulated the activities of soil enzymes related to C and N cycling i.e., β-glucosidase (βG), β-Cellobiohydrolase (CBH), and Leucine aminopeptidase (LAP). In the soil treated with FBC, a significant improvement in the structure and functions of the soil bacterial community was found. FBC addition altered the taxa involved in the N cycle by affecting soil chemical properties, especially for Achromobacte, Gemmatimonas, and Cyanobacteriales. In addition to direct adsorption, the regulation of FBC on organisms related to N-cycling also played an important role in soil nitrogen retention.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jiyuan Wang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, PR China
| | - Muhammad Riaz
- College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, PR China
| | - Saba Babar
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, PR China
| | - Hao Xia
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, PR China
| | - Yuxuan Li
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, PR China
| | - Xiaoyang Xia
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, PR China
| | - Xiangling Wang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecoagriculture, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, PR China
| | - Cuncang Jiang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecoagriculture, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Xia H, Riaz M, Tang X, Yan L, El-Desouki Z, Li Y, Wang X, Cuncang J. Insight into mechanisms of biochar-fertilizer induced of microbial community and microbiology of nitrogen cycle in acidic soil. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 336:117602. [PMID: 36967687 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.117602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Biochar has been shown to affect the nitrogen (N) cycle in soil, however, it is unknown how this occurs. Therefore, we used metabolomics, high-throughput sequencing, and quantitative PCR to explore biochar and nitrogen fertilizer effects on the mitigation mechanisms of adverse environments in acidic soil. In the current research, we used acidic soil and maize straw biochar (pyrolyzed at 400 °C with limited oxygen). Three maize straw biochar levels (B1; 0t ha-1, B2; 45 t ha-1, and B3; 90 t ha-1) along with three N fertilizer (urea) levels (N1; 0 kg ha-1, N2; 225 kg ha-1 mg kg-1, and N3; 450 kg ha-1 mg kg-1) were employed in a sixty-day pot experiment. We found that the formation of NH+ 4-N was faster at 0-10 days, while the formation of NO- 3-N occurred at 20-35 days. Furthermore, the combined application of biochar and N fertilizer most effectively boosted soil inorganic N contents compared to biochar and N fertilizer treatments alone. The B3 treatment increased the total N and total inorganic N by 0.2-24.2% and 55.2-91.7%, respectively. Soil microorganism, N fixation, and nitrification capabilities increased with biochar and N fertilizer addition in terms of N-cycling-functional genes. Biochar-N fertilizer had a greater impact on the soil bacterial community and their diversity and richness. Metabolomics revealed 756 distinct metabolites, including 8 substantially upregulated metabolites and 21 significantly downregulated metabolites. A significant amount of lipids and organic acids were formed by biochar-N fertilizer treatments. Thus, biochar and N fertilizer triggered soil metabolism by affecting bacterial community structure, and N-cycling of the soil micro-ecological environment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hao Xia
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China.
| | - Muhammad Riaz
- College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, PR China.
| | - Xiufeng Tang
- Key Laboratory of Geographic Information Science (Ministry of Education), School of Geographic Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, PR China.
| | - Lei Yan
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China.
| | - Zeinab El-Desouki
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China; Department of Soil Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11241, Egypt.
| | - Yuxuan Li
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China.
| | - Xiangling Wang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecoagriculture, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, PR China.
| | - Jiang Cuncang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecoagriculture, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Bilias F, Kalderis D, Richardson C, Barbayiannis N, Gasparatos D. Biochar application as a soil potassium management strategy: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 858:159782. [PMID: 36309281 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
The established practices of intensive agriculture, combined with inadequate soil Κ replenishment by conventional inorganic fertilization, results in a negative environmental impact through the gradual exhaustion of different forms of K reserves in soils. Although biochar application as soil amendment has been established as an approach of integrated nutrient management, few works have focused on the impact of biochar application to soil K availability and crop uptake. This review provides an up-to-date analysis of the published literature, focusing on the impact of biochar in the availability of potassium in soil and crop growth. First, the effect of biomass type and pyrolysis temperature on potassium content of biochar was assessed. Second, the influence of biochar addition to the availability of potassium in soil and on potassium soil dynamics was examined. Finally, alternative methods for estimating available K in soils were proposed. The most promising biomasses in terms of potassium content were grape pomace, coffee husk and hazelnut husk however, these have not been widely utilized for biochar production. Higher pyrolysis temperatures (>500 °C) increase the total potassium content whereas lower temperatures increase the water-soluble and exchangeable potassium fractions. It was also determined that biochar has considerable potential for enhancing K availability through several distinct mechanisms which eventually lead directly or indirectly to increased K uptake by plants. Indirect mechanisms mainly include increased K retention capacity based on biochar properties such as high cation exchange capacity, porosity, and specific surface area, while the direct supply of K can be provided by K-rich biochar sources through purpose-made biochar production techniques. Research based on biochar applications for soil K fertility purposes is still at an early stage, therefore future work should focus on elucidating the mechanisms that define K retention and release processes through the complicated soil-biochar-plant system.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fotis Bilias
- Soil Science Laboratory, School of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece
| | - Dimitrios Kalderis
- Laboratory of Environmental Technologies and Applications, Department of Electronic Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Chania 73100, Greece
| | - Clive Richardson
- Department of Economic and Regional Development, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens 17671, Greece
| | - Nikolaos Barbayiannis
- Soil Science Laboratory, School of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece
| | - Dionisios Gasparatos
- Laboratory of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural University of Athens, Athens 11855, Greece.
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Bolan N, Sarmah AK, Bordoloi S, Bolan S, Padhye LP, Van Zwieten L, Sooriyakumar P, Khan BA, Ahmad M, Solaiman ZM, Rinklebe J, Wang H, Singh BP, Siddique KHM. Soil acidification and the liming potential of biochar. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 317:120632. [PMID: 36384210 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Soil acidification in managed ecosystems such as agricultural lands principally results from the increased releasing of protons (H+) from the transformation reactions of carbon (C), nitrogen (N) and sulphur (S) containing compounds. The incorporation of liming materials can neutralize the protons released, hence reducing soil acidity and its adverse impacts to the soil environment, food security, and human health. Biochar derived from organic residues is becoming a source of carbon input to soil and provides multifunctional values. Biochar can be alkaline in nature, with the level of alkalinity dependent upon the feedstock and processing conditions. This review covers the fundamental aspects of soil acidification and of the use of biochar to address constraints related to acidic soil. Biochar is increasingly considered as an effective soil amendment for reducing soil acidity owing to its liming potential, thereby enhancing soil fertility and productivity in acid soils. The ameliorant effect on acid soils is mainly because of the dissolution of carbonates, (hydro)-oxides of the ash fraction of biochar and potential use by microorganisms.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nanthi Bolan
- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, 6001, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, 6001, Australia.
| | - Ajit K Sarmah
- The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, 6001, Australia; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92010, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
| | - Sanandam Bordoloi
- Prairie Research Institute-Illinois Sustainable Technology Centre, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Illinois, USA
| | - Shankar Bolan
- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, 6001, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, 6001, Australia
| | - Lokesh P Padhye
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92010, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
| | | | - Prasanthi Sooriyakumar
- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, 6001, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, 6001, Australia
| | - Basit Ahmed Khan
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
| | - Mahtab Ahmad
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
| | - Zakaria M Solaiman
- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, 6001, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, 6001, Australia
| | - Jörg Rinklebe
- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Laboratory of Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, 42285, Wuppertal, Germany; International Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University, Solan 173212, Himachal Pradesh, India
| | - Hailong Wang
- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311300, People's Republic of China
| | - Bhupinder Pal Singh
- Department of Primary Industries, Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute, Menangle, Australia
| | - Kadambot H M Siddique
- The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, 6001, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Xia H, Liu B, Riaz M, Li Y, Wang X, Wang J, Jiang C. 30-Month Pot Experiment: Biochar Alters Soil Potassium Forms, Soil Properties and Soil Fungal Diversity and Composition in Acidic Soil of Southern China. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:3442. [PMID: 36559557 PMCID: PMC9783735 DOI: 10.3390/plants11243442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Biochar has a significant impact on improving soil, nutrient supply, and soil microbial amounts. However, the impacts of biochar on soil fungi and the soil environment after 30 months of cultivation experiments are rarely reported. We studied the potential role of peanut shell biochar (0% and 2%) in the soil properties and the soil fungal communities after 30 months of biochar application under different soil potassium (K) levels (100%, 80%, 60%, 0% K fertilizer). We found that biochar had a promoting effect on soil K after 30 months of its application, such as the available K, water-soluble K, exchangeable K, and non-exchangeable K; and increments were 125.78%, 124.39%, 126.01%, and 26.63% under biochar and K fertilizer treatment, respectively, compared to control treatment. Our data revealed that p_Ascomycota and p_Basidiomycota were the dominant populations in the soil, and their sub-levels showed different relationships with the soil properties. The relationships between c_sordariomycetes and its sub-level taxa with soil properties showed a significant positive correlation. However, c_Dothideomycetes and its sub-group demonstrated a negative correlation with soil properties. Moreover, soil enzyme activity, especially related to the soil C cycle, was the most significant indicator that affected the community and structure of fungi through structural equation modeling (SEM) and redundancy analysis (RDA). This work emphasized that biochar plays an important role in improving soil quality, controlling soil nutrients, and regulating fungal diversity and community composition after 30 months of biochar application.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hao Xia
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
| | - Bo Liu
- Key Laboratory of Fertilization from Agricultural Wastes, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Plant Protection and Soil Fertilizer, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
| | - Muhammad Riaz
- College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
| | - Yuxuan Li
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
| | - Xiangling Wang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- The Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecoagriculture, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
| | - Jiyuan Wang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
| | - Cuncang Jiang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- The Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecoagriculture, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Guo Y, Qiu B, Khan Z, Jiang H, Ji Q, Fan Q, Khan MM. The potential for biochar application in "Shatangju" ( Citrus reticulate cv.) orchard on acid red soil: Biochar prepared from its organic waste in an orchard. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:1001740. [PMID: 36340399 PMCID: PMC9632651 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1001740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Carbonization of agricultural and forestry wastes is the main use of biochar application in agriculture. In this study, the effects of biochar on the physical and chemical properties of soil and diversity in rhizosphere microorganisms, leaf nutrients and fruit quality of acid red soil in "Shatangju" (Citrus reticulate cv.) orchard were studied using organic wastes and small-scale carbonization furnaces from orchards were used to produce biochar. The results showed that the finished rate of biochar produced from the organic wastes in the orchard was approximately 37%, and the carbon content of the finished product was as high as 80%. The results suggested that the biochar produced in the orchard could meet the annual consumption of the orchard. Applying biochar can improve the physical and chemical properties of acid soil in the "Shatangju" orchard by enhancing the availability of various mineral nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and boron. The species and quantity of root and rhizosphere microbial communities (fungi, bacteria and archaea) increased, and the dominant bacterial group changed, manifested in the increase in microbial diversity. Biochar directly affected the soil pH value and increased the soil organic carbon content, which may be the main reason for the change in microbial diversity in the soil and rhizosphere of "Shatangju" in the orchard and pot tests. The fruit quality of each treatment group with biochar was also better than that of the control group and improved fruit coloring. In the pure soil test, whether or not chemical fertilizer was applied, 3% biochar amendments can provide a suitable pH value for "Shatangju" growth and are relatively stable. Regardless of whether or not fertilizer was applied, 1.5%-3% biochar improved the soil in the pot test. In the field, the biochar at a rate of 2.4 kg/plant to 3.6 kg/plant, respectively, was the best in improving soil physical and chemical properties, foliar nutrition and fruit quality. Therefore, the amount of biochar added in the open environment (if the garden) can be slightly adjusted according to the results of the closed environment test (pure soil test and pot test). In this experiment, we explored the self-recycling of organic carbon, mainly through the preparation of a simple small-scale biochar furnace suitable for the use by orchards, and selected the appropriate amount of biochar to improve the physical and chemical conditions of "Shatangju" orchard soil and increase fruit quality.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yanjun Guo
- Fruit Tree Research Institute/Life Sciences College of Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing, China
| | - Baoli Qiu
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Vector Insects, College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, China
| | - Zaid Khan
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Hui Jiang
- Fruit Tree Research Institute/Life Sciences College of Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing, China
| | - Qianhua Ji
- Fruit Tree Research Institute/Life Sciences College of Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing, China
| | - Qizhou Fan
- Engineering College of Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
| | | |
Collapse
|
19
|
Kumar L, Mohan L, Anand R, Joshi V, Chugh M, Bharadvaja N. A review on unit operations, challenges, opportunities, and strategies to improve algal based biodiesel and biorefinery. FRONTIERS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fceng.2022.998289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Globally, the demand for energy is increasing with an emphasis on green fuels for a sustainable future. As the urge for alternative fuels is accelerating, microalgae have emerged as a promising source that can not only produce high lipid but many other platform chemicals. Moreover, it is a better alternative in comparison to conventional feedstock due to yearlong easy and mass cultivation, carbon fixation, and value-added products extraction. To date, numerous studies have been done to elucidate these organisms for large-scale fuel production. However, enhancing the lipid synthesis rate and reducing the production cost still remain a major bottleneck for its economic viability. Therefore, this study compiles information on algae-based biodiesel production with an emphasis on its unit operations from strain selection to biofuel production. Additionally, strategies to enhance lipid accumulation by incorporating genetic, and metabolic engineering and the use of leftover biomass for harnessing bio-products have been discussed. Besides, implementing a biorefinery for extracting oil followed by utilizing leftover biomass to generate value-added products such as nanoparticles, biofertilizers, biochar, and biopharmaceuticals has also been discussed.
Collapse
|
20
|
Zhang L, He Y, Lin D, Yao Y, Song N, Wang F. Co-application of biochar and nitrogen fertilizer promotes rice performance, decreases cadmium availability, and shapes rhizosphere bacterial community in paddy soil. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 308:119624. [PMID: 35718049 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Cadmium (Cd) contamination in soil has posed a great threat to crop safety and yield as well as soil quality. Biochar blended with nitrogen fertilizer have been reported to be effective in remediating Cd-contaminated soil. However, the influence of co-application of biochar and nitrogen fertilizer on the Cd bioavailability, rice yield and soil microbiome remains unclear. In this study, eight different treatments including control (CK), 5% biochar (B), 2.6, 3.5, 4.4 g/pot nitrogen fertilizers (N1, N2 and N3), and co-application of biochar and nitrogen fertilizers (BN1, BN2, BN3) were performed in a pot experiment with paddy soil for observations in an entire rice cycle growth period. Results showed single N increased soil available Cd content and Cd uptake in edible part of rice, while the soil available Cd content significantly decreased by 14.8% and 7.4%-11.1% under the B, BN treatments, and the Cd content in edible part of rice was significantly reduced by 35.1% and 18.5%-26.5%, respectively. Besides, B, N and BN treatments significantly increased the yield of rice by 14.3%-86.6% compared with CK, and the highest yield was gained under BN3 treatment. Soil bacterial diversity indices (Shannon, Chao1, observed species and PD whole tree index) under N2, N3 were generally improved. Cluster analysis indicated that bacterial community structures under BN treatments differed from those of CK and single N treatments. BN treatments enhanced the abundances of key bacterial phylum such as Acidobacteria, positively associated with yield, and increased the abundance of Spirochaetes, negatively correlated to soil available Cd and Cd uptake of rice. Furthermore, the regression path analysis (RPA) revealed that pH, organic matter (OM), alkaline hydrolysis of nitrogen (AHN) and available Cd were the major properties influencing Cd content in edible part of rice. Redundancy analysis (RDA) revealed that pH and available Cd played key role in shaping soil bacterial community. Thus, BN is a feasible practice for the improvements of rice growth and remediation of Cd-polluted soil.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Li Zhang
- Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fukang Road 31, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300191, China
| | - Yulei He
- Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fukang Road 31, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300191, China
| | - Dasong Lin
- Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fukang Road 31, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300191, China.
| | - Yanpo Yao
- Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fukang Road 31, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300191, China
| | - Ningning Song
- Qingdao Engineering Research Center for Rural Environment, School of Resources and Environment, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, PR China
| | - Fangli Wang
- Qingdao Engineering Research Center for Rural Environment, School of Resources and Environment, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, PR China
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Kang MW, Yibeltal M, Kim YH, Oh SJ, Lee JC, Kwon EE, Lee SS. Enhancement of soil physical properties and soil water retention with biochar-based soil amendments. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 836:155746. [PMID: 35525368 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
The soil physical properties are deteriorating due to changing rainfall patterns and intensities, as well as climate change-induced temperature fluctuations. Pot experiments were carried out to examine the impacts of synthesized soil amendments on soil water retention and plant growth. Soil amendments (biochar, polyacrylamide (PAM), and moringa) were used at different rates (0 (control), 2.1, 4.2, and 8.3 g kg-1) to improve the physical properties of the soil. As a result of soil amendment application, it was found that the mean weight diameter of soil aggregate increased by 188% during the 8.3 g kg-1 treatment, forming stable soil particles. Soil water retention improved by up to 128.9% during the 8.3 g kg-1 treatment, and it was analyzed that it was due to the high surface area of biochar, porosity, and high molecular weight of PAM. Pellet treatment increased all plant growth parameters (height, stem diameter, leaf number, and fresh and dry weight) for both beans and maize. The dry weight of beans (C3 plant) and maize (C4 plant) increased by 92.9 and 146.4%, respectively in an 8.3 g kg-1 pot. The soil physical condition was stabilized by the high carbon content of biochar and the improvement of soil coagulation between PAM and moringa. This had a positive effect on the C4 plant. The findings of this study indicate that if the soil amendments are properly mixed and applied based, they will improve soil stability and plant productivity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Min Woo Kang
- Department of Environmental & Energy Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju 26493, Republic of Korea
| | - Mesenbet Yibeltal
- Department of Environmental & Energy Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju 26493, Republic of Korea; Faculty of Civil and Water Resource Engineering, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University, P.O. Box 26, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
| | - Young Hyun Kim
- Department of Environmental & Energy Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju 26493, Republic of Korea
| | - Se Jin Oh
- Department of Environmental & Energy Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju 26493, Republic of Korea
| | - Jong Cheol Lee
- Department of Environmental & Energy Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju 26493, Republic of Korea
| | - Eilhann E Kwon
- Department of Earth Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
| | - Sang Soo Lee
- Department of Environmental & Energy Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju 26493, Republic of Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Becerra-Agudelo E, López JE, Betancur-García H, Carbal-Guerra J, Torres-Hernández M, Saldarriaga JF. Assessment of the application of two amendments (lime and biochar) on the acidification and bioavailability of Ni in a Ni-contaminated agricultural soils of northern Colombia. Heliyon 2022; 8:e10221. [PMID: 36051268 PMCID: PMC9424946 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Soil acidification and increased bioavailability of Ni are problems that affect agricultural soils. This study aims to compare the effects of both lime and biochar from corn stover in soil acidity correction, improving soil physicochemical properties and soil re-acidification resistance. As well as assesseing the impacts on human health risk caused by bioavailability of nickel. A greenhouse pot experiment was conducted for 30 days to determine the effect of biochar and lime on soil physicochemical properties and nickel bioavailability. Afterwards, a laboratory test was carried out to determine the repercussions of both amendments on soil resistance to re-acidification and re-mobilization of nickel. Human health risk was determined using nickle bioavailable concentration. Overall, the results of this study showed that biochar application significantly reduced soil acidity from 8.2 ± 0.8 meq 100 g−1 to 1.9 ± 0.3 meq 100 g−1, this reduction markedly influenced the bioavailability of nickel, which decreased significantly. Moreover, soil physicochemical properties and soil resistance to acidification were improved. Furthermore, biochar significantly reduced human health risk compared to lime application, even under a re-acidification scenario. It was possible to verify that Ni immobilization in the soil was increased when biochar was used. Soil Ni immobilization is associated with co-precipitation and chemisorption. Hence, it was demonstrated that biochar is more effective than lime in reducing soil acidity and remedying nickel-contaminated agricultural soils.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Evelyn Becerra-Agudelo
- Semillero de Investigación en Ciencias Ambientales - SICA, Diagnóstico y Control de la Contaminación, Facultad de Arquitectura e Ingeniería, Institución Universitaria Colegio Mayor de Antioquia, Carrera 78 # 65 - 46, 050034, Medellín, Colombia
| | - Julián E López
- Semillero de Investigación en Ciencias Ambientales - SICA, Diagnóstico y Control de la Contaminación, Facultad de Arquitectura e Ingeniería, Institución Universitaria Colegio Mayor de Antioquia, Carrera 78 # 65 - 46, 050034, Medellín, Colombia.,Facultad de Ingenierías, Programa de Ingeniería Ambiental, Universidad de Medellín, Carrera 87 N° 30-65, 050026, Medellín, Colombia.,Facultad de Ingenierías, Tecnológico de Antioquia Institución Universitaria, Calle 78b # 72A-220, 050034, Medellín, Colombia
| | - Héctor Betancur-García
- Semillero de Investigación en Ciencias Ambientales - SICA, Diagnóstico y Control de la Contaminación, Facultad de Arquitectura e Ingeniería, Institución Universitaria Colegio Mayor de Antioquia, Carrera 78 # 65 - 46, 050034, Medellín, Colombia
| | - Jaiber Carbal-Guerra
- Semillero de Investigación en Ciencias Ambientales - SICA, Diagnóstico y Control de la Contaminación, Facultad de Arquitectura e Ingeniería, Institución Universitaria Colegio Mayor de Antioquia, Carrera 78 # 65 - 46, 050034, Medellín, Colombia
| | - Maicol Torres-Hernández
- Semillero de Investigación en Ciencias Ambientales - SICA, Diagnóstico y Control de la Contaminación, Facultad de Arquitectura e Ingeniería, Institución Universitaria Colegio Mayor de Antioquia, Carrera 78 # 65 - 46, 050034, Medellín, Colombia
| | - Juan F Saldarriaga
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universidad de los Andes, Carrera 1Este #19A-40, 111711, Bogotá, Colombia
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Combined Use of Biochar with 15Nitrogen Labelled Urea Increases Rice Yield, N Use Efficiency and Fertilizer N Recovery under Water-Saving Irrigation. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14137622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
Biochar is a potential carbon-rich soil amendment that improves the physicochemical properties of soil, besides acting as a controlled release fertilizer. An experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of biochars on rice yield, fertilizer use efficiency and recovery under water-saving irrigation by 15N isotopic tracer study. Two types of irrigation as alternate wetting and drying (AWD) and continuous flooding (CF), and four types of biochar treatments such as rice husk biochar (RHB) with 15N urea, oil palm empty fruit bunch biochar (EFBB) with 15N urea, 15N urea alone and control, were applied to assess their impact on rice. About 4% reduced grain yield with 18% improved water productivity was achieved by the AWD regime over the CF, whereas RHB and EFBB significantly increased rice yield compared to unamended soil. RHB and EFBB enhanced the water productivity up to 25.3%. The fertilizer N uptake and recovery were boosted by RHB and EFBB up to 18.8% and 24.5%, respectively. RHB and EFBB accelerated the agronomic use efficiency and partial factor productivity of N (up to 21% and 8%, respectively). RHB and EFBB profoundly enhanced the pH, the total C and N and the available N (NH4+ and NO3−) of the post-harvest soil. This study suggests that adding RHB and EFBB with urea improves fertilizer N utilization and soil N retention, and their combination with AWD could enhance rice yield with better water productivity due to their porous structure and controlled N release capacity.
Collapse
|
24
|
Shu W, Zhou Q, Xian P, Cheng Y, Lian T, Ma Q, Zhou Y, Li H, Nian H, Cai Z. GmWRKY81 Encoding a WRKY Transcription Factor Enhances Aluminum Tolerance in Soybean. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:6518. [PMID: 35742961 PMCID: PMC9224350 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23126518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Aluminum (Al) toxicity is an essential factor that adversely limits soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) growth in acid soils. WRKY transcription factors play important roles in soybean responses to abiotic stresses. Here, GmWRKY81 was screened from genes that were differentially expressed under Al treatment in Al-tolerant soybean Baxi10 and Al-sensitive soybean Bendi2. We found that GmWRKY81 was significantly induced by 20 μM AlCl3 and upregulated by AlCl3 treatment for 2 h. In different tissues, the expression of GmWRKY81 was differentially induced. In 0-1 cm root tips, the expression of GmWRKY81 was induced to the highest level. The overexpression of GmWRKY81 in soybean resulted in higher relative root elongation, root weight, depth, root length, volume, number of root tips and peroxidase activity but lower root average diameter, malonaldehyde and H2O2 contents, indicating enhanced Al tolerance. Moreover, RNA-seq identified 205 upregulated and 108 downregulated genes in GmWRKY81 transgenic lines. Fifteen of these genes that were differentially expressed in both AlCl3-treated and GmWRKY81-overexpressing soybean had the W-box element, which can bind to the upstream-conserved WRKY domain. Overall, the combined functional analysis indicates that GmWRKY81 may improve soybean Al tolerance by regulating downstream genes participating in Al3+ transport, organic acid secretion and antioxidant reactions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wenjiao Shu
- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (W.S.); (Q.Z.); (P.X.); (Y.C.); (T.L.); (Q.M.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
- The Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding of Guangdong Province, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- The Guangdong Subcenter of the National Center for Soybean Improvement, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Qianghua Zhou
- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (W.S.); (Q.Z.); (P.X.); (Y.C.); (T.L.); (Q.M.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
- The Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding of Guangdong Province, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- The Guangdong Subcenter of the National Center for Soybean Improvement, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Peiqi Xian
- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (W.S.); (Q.Z.); (P.X.); (Y.C.); (T.L.); (Q.M.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
- The Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding of Guangdong Province, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- The Guangdong Subcenter of the National Center for Soybean Improvement, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Yanbo Cheng
- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (W.S.); (Q.Z.); (P.X.); (Y.C.); (T.L.); (Q.M.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
- The Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding of Guangdong Province, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- The Guangdong Subcenter of the National Center for Soybean Improvement, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Tengxiang Lian
- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (W.S.); (Q.Z.); (P.X.); (Y.C.); (T.L.); (Q.M.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
- The Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding of Guangdong Province, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- The Guangdong Subcenter of the National Center for Soybean Improvement, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Qibin Ma
- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (W.S.); (Q.Z.); (P.X.); (Y.C.); (T.L.); (Q.M.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
- The Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding of Guangdong Province, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- The Guangdong Subcenter of the National Center for Soybean Improvement, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Yonggang Zhou
- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya Nanfan Research Institute of Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China; (Y.Z.); (H.L.)
| | - Haiyan Li
- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya Nanfan Research Institute of Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China; (Y.Z.); (H.L.)
| | - Hai Nian
- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (W.S.); (Q.Z.); (P.X.); (Y.C.); (T.L.); (Q.M.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
- The Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding of Guangdong Province, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- The Guangdong Subcenter of the National Center for Soybean Improvement, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya Nanfan Research Institute of Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China; (Y.Z.); (H.L.)
| | - Zhandong Cai
- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (W.S.); (Q.Z.); (P.X.); (Y.C.); (T.L.); (Q.M.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
- The Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding of Guangdong Province, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- The Guangdong Subcenter of the National Center for Soybean Improvement, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya Nanfan Research Institute of Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China; (Y.Z.); (H.L.)
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Advancement of Metatranscriptomics towards Productive Agriculture and Sustainable Environment: A Review. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23073737. [PMID: 35409097 PMCID: PMC8998989 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23073737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
Abstract
While chemical fertilisers and pesticides indeed enhance agricultural productivity, their excessive usage has been detrimental to environmental health. In addressing this matter, the use of environmental microbiomes has been greatly favoured as a ‘greener’ alternative to these inorganic chemicals’ application. Challenged by a significant proportion of unidentified microbiomes with unknown ecological functions, advanced high throughput metatranscriptomics is prudent to overcome the technological limitations in unfolding the previously undiscovered functional profiles of the beneficial microbiomes. Under this context, this review begins by summarising (1) the evolution of next-generation sequencing and metatranscriptomics in leveraging the microbiome transcriptome profiles through whole gene expression profiling. Next, the current environmental metatranscriptomics studies are reviewed, with the discussion centred on (2) the emerging application of the beneficial microbiomes in developing fertile soils and (3) the development of disease-suppressive soils as greener alternatives against biotic stress. As sustainable agriculture focuses not only on crop productivity but also long-term environmental sustainability, the second half of the review highlights the metatranscriptomics’ contribution in (4) revolutionising the pollution monitoring systems via specific bioindicators. Overall, growing knowledge on the complex microbiome functional profiles is imperative to unlock the unlimited potential of agricultural microbiome-based practices, which we believe hold the key to productive agriculture and sustainable environment.
Collapse
|
26
|
Zhang H, Li XY, Lin ML, Hu PP, Lai NW, Huang ZR, Chen LS. The aluminum distribution and translocation in two citrus species differing in aluminum tolerance. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2022; 22:93. [PMID: 35232395 PMCID: PMC8889769 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-022-03472-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Many citrus orchards of south China suffer from soil acidification, which induces aluminum (Al) toxicity. The Al-immobilization in vivo is crucial for Al detoxification. However, the distribution and translocation of excess Al in citrus species are not well understood. RESULTS The seedlings of 'Xuegan' [Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck] and 'Shatianyou' [Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck], that differ in Al tolerance, were hydroponically treated with a nutrient solution (Control) or supplemented by 1.0 mM Al3+ (Al toxicity) for 21 days after three months of pre-culture. The Al distribution at the tissue level of citrus species followed the order: lateral roots > primary roots > leaves > stems. The concentration of Al extracted from the cell wall (CW) of lateral roots was found to be about 8 to 10 times higher than in the lateral roots under Al toxicity, suggesting that the CW was the primary Al-binding site at the subcellular level. Furthermore, the Al distribution in CW components of the lateral roots showed that pectin had the highest affinity for binding Al. The relative expression level of genes directly relevant to Al transport indicated a dominant role of Cs6g03670.1 and Cg1g021320.1 in the Al distribution of two citrus species. Compared to C. grandis, C. sinensis had a significantly higher Al concentration on the CW of lateral roots, whereas remarkably lower Al levels in the leaves and stems. Furthermore, Al translocation revealed by the absorption kinetics of the CW demonstrated that C. sinensis had a higher Al retention and stronger Al affinity on the root CW than C. grandis. According to the FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) analysis, the Al distribution and translocation might be affected by a modification in the structure and components of the citrus lateral root CW. CONCLUSIONS A higher Al-retention, mainly attributable to pectin of the root CW, and a lower Al translocation efficiency from roots to shoots contributed to a higher Al tolerance of C. sinensis than C. grandis. The aluminum distribution and translocation of two citrus species differing in aluminum tolerance were associated with the transcriptional regulation of genes related to Al transport and the structural modification of root CW.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Han Zhang
- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002 Fuzhou, China
- College of Forestry, Guangxi University, 530004 Nanning, China
| | - Xin-yu Li
- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002 Fuzhou, China
| | - Mei-lan Lin
- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002 Fuzhou, China
| | - Ping-ping Hu
- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002 Fuzhou, China
| | - Ning-wei Lai
- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002 Fuzhou, China
| | - Zeng-rong Huang
- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002 Fuzhou, China
| | - Li-song Chen
- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002 Fuzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Kumar A, Singh E, Mishra R, Kumar S. Biochar as environmental armour and its diverse role towards protecting soil, water and air. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 806:150444. [PMID: 34571227 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
Abstract
Biochar has been of considerable importance for various environmental applications in recent years. It has exhibited substantial advantages like favourable structural and surface properties, easy process of preparation and widely available feedstocks. These set of exceptional properties make it an efficient, cost-effective and environment friendly source for diversified elimination of pollutants. The heterogeneity of physico-chemical properties offers a possibility for biochar to optimize its efficacy for targeted applications. This review aims to highlight the critical role that biochar plays in various environmental applications, be it in soil, water or air. In particular the article offers a comprehensive review of the recent research findings and updates related to the diversified role of biochar. Also, the interaction of pollutants with biochar functional groups and the impact of variation of parameters on biochar attribute relevant to specific pollutant removal, modifications, mechanisms involved and competence for such removal has been discussed. Different technologies for production of biochar have also been summarized with an emphasis on post treatment of biochar, such as modification and doping. In addition to this, the underlying gaps in the studies carried out so far and recommendations for future research areas in biochar have also been deliberated.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Aman Kumar
- CSIR-National Environmental and Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur 440 020, India
| | - Ekta Singh
- CSIR-National Environmental and Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur 440 020, India
| | - Rahul Mishra
- CSIR-National Environmental and Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur 440 020, India
| | - Sunil Kumar
- United Nations University, Institute for Integrated Management of Material Fluxes and of Resources (UNUFLORES) Ammonstrasse 74, 01067, Dresden, Germany.
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Xia H, Riaz M, Zhang M, Liu B, Li Y, El-Desouki Z, Jiang C. Biochar-N fertilizer interaction increases N utilization efficiency by modifying soil C/N component under N fertilizer deep placement modes. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 286:131594. [PMID: 34346321 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
Abstract
The situation of imbalance application of nitrogenous fertilizers in maize production is a serious issue in China, and excessive nitrogen (N) application is hazardous to sustainable agricultural production and environment. In this experiment, two biochar levels (C0: 0, C1: 2 %), three different N rates (N1: 50, N2: 100, and N3: 200 mg kg-1), and two fertilization methods (T: traditional N fertilizer application mode and D: deep N fertilizer placement mode) were set up to study the response of different treatments on maize yield, N uptake, and N use efficiency. Herein, we found that fresh and dry biomasses were increased by 292 % and 283 % under C1N3 treatment with the deep application of N fertilizer compared to the control treatment (without nitrogen fertilizers and biochar). According to structural equation modeling (SEM), soil physical and chemical properties, N component and C component in different soil layers were associated with biochar and N fertilizer treatment, especially at 20-40 depth. The combination of N fertilizer and biochar application promoted the effects of biochar on the improving NUE of plants. The biochar alleviated the loss of soil nitrogen (from 52.00 to 25.94 %) under traditional N fertilizer application. Overall, excessive input of N fertilizer not only promotes the growth of crops but also causes a waste of resources and environmental pollution. We suggest that combined application of biochar and N fertilizer could significantly reduce N loss, and improve root growth and N uptake, resulting in improving NUE by improving soil environment (pH, SOM, EC) and adjusting soil C/N component.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hao Xia
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China
| | - Muhammad Riaz
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agrobioresources,Root Biology Center, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
| | - Mengyang Zhang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China
| | - Bo Liu
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China; Institute of Plant Protection and Soil Fertilizer, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China
| | - Yuxuan Li
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China
| | - Zeinab El-Desouki
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China; Department of Soil Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11241, Egypt
| | - Cuncang Jiang
- Microelement Research Center, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecoagriculture, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
The response of potato tuber yield, nitrogen uptake, soil nitrate nitrogen to different nitrogen rates in red soil. Sci Rep 2021; 11:22506. [PMID: 34795355 PMCID: PMC8602656 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-02086-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Nutrient-deficient red soil found in the southern region of China is increasingly being used for potato crops to meet the demand for this staple food. The application of nitrogen fertilizer is necessary to support the production of higher tuber yields; however, the links between nitrate nitrogen and the nitrogen balance in red soil are unknown. A field experiment was conducted in Jiangxi Province in 2017 and 2018 to determine the effects of different nitrogen application rates, 0 kg ha−1 (N0), 60 kg ha−1 (N60), 120 kg ha−1 (N120), 150 kg ha−1 (N150), 180 kg ha−1 (N180), 210 kg ha−1 (N210), and 240 kg ha−1 (N240, the highest rate used by local farmers), on potatoes growing in red soil. Data on tuber yield, crop nitrogen uptake, and the apparent nitrogen balance from the different treatments were collected when potatoes were harvested. Additionally, the content and stock of nitrate nitrogen at different soil depths were also measured. Nitrogen fertilization increased tuber yield but not significantly at application rates higher than 150 kg ha−1. We estimated that the threshold rates of nitrogen fertilizer application were 191 kg ha−1 in 2017 and 227 kg ha−1 in 2018, where the respective tuber yields were 19.7 and 20.4 t ha−1. Nitrogen uptake in potato in all nitrogen fertilization treatments was greater than that in N0 by 61.2–237% and 76.4–284% in 2017 and 2018, respectively. The apparent nitrogen surplus (the amount of nitrogen remaining from any nitrogen input minus nitrogen uptake) increased with increasing nitrogen application rates. The nitrate nitrogen stock at a soil depth of 0–60 cm was higher in the 210 and 240 kg ha−1 nitrogen rate treatments than in the other treatments. Moreover, double linear equations indicated that greater levels of nitrogen surplus increased the nitrate nitrogen content and stock in soils at 0–60 cm depths. Therefore, we estimate that the highest tuber yields of potato can be attained when 191–227 kg ha−1 nitrogen fertilizer is applied to red soil. Thus, the risk of nitrate nitrogen leaching from red soil increases exponentially when the apparent nitrogen balance rises above 94.3–100 kg ha−1.
Collapse
|
30
|
Xiang L, Liu S, Ye S, Yang H, Song B, Qin F, Shen M, Tan C, Zeng G, Tan X. Potential hazards of biochar: The negative environmental impacts of biochar applications. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 420:126611. [PMID: 34271443 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Biochar has been widely used as an environmentally friendly material for soil improvement and remediation, water pollution control, greenhouse gas emission reduction, and other purposes because of its characteristics such as a large surface area, porous structure, and abundant surface O-containing functional groups. However, some surface properties (i.e., (i) some surface properties (i.e., organic functional groups and inorganic components), (ii) changes in pH), and (iii) chemical reactions (e.g., aromatic C ring oxidation) that occur between biochar and the application environment may result in the release of harmful components. In this study, biochars with a potential risk to the environment were classified according to their harmful components, surface properties, structure, and particle size, and the potential negative environmental effects of these biochars and the mechanisms inducing these negative effects were reviewed. This article presents a comprehensive overview of the negative environmental impacts of biochar on soil, water, and atmospheric environments. It also summarizes various technical methods of environment-related risk detection and evaluation of biochar application, thereby providing a baseline reference and guiding significance for future biochar selection and toxicity detection, evaluation, and avoidance.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ling Xiang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
| | - Shaoheng Liu
- College of Chemistry and Material Engineering, Hunan University of Arts and Science, Changde 415000, Hunan, PR China
| | - Shujing Ye
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
| | - Hailan Yang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
| | - Biao Song
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
| | - Fanzhi Qin
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
| | - Maocai Shen
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
| | - Chang Tan
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
| | - Guangming Zeng
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China.
| | - Xiaofei Tan
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Chen Y, Zhang Z, Gao C, Deng W, Chen W, Ao T. Quantitative analysis of soil sustainability after applying stabilizing amendments in long-term Cd-contaminated paddy soils. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 286:117205. [PMID: 33975219 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Considering the biomagnification in food chains, cadmium (Cd) contamination in paddy fields has become concerning. The remediation of soil cadmium by the addition of amendments is a common agricultural practice. However, it remains ambiguous whether amendment use decreases soil environmental quality (SEQ) and sustainability. In this study, five compound amendments with different pH were utilized in long-term Cd-contaminated paddy soils. The SEQ of all treatments was quantitatively assessed according to a comprehensive evaluation mathematical model (Criteria Importance Through Inter-criteria Correlation (CRITIC)-Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS)), and the indicators involved in microbial functional gene (MFG) abundance, soil physicochemical and microbiological properties (CMP) and soil microbial function (N-related enzyme and transformation rate, N-ET) were measured. The results show that the SQE and remediation effect (expressed by the decrease in available Cd (ACd), %) in our treatments were alkaline > natural > acidic except for D alkaline treatment. The significant contradiction between soil SQE and remediation effect in D treatment attribute to its dose effects, which inhibiting microbial nitrogen assimilation and dissimilation and therefore counteracts the promoting effect of the decrease in ACd. Based on this discussion, three alkaline amendments (A, B and D) with similar effective remediation effect were employed in four other Cd-contaminated soils. Results indicated that both negative effect (D treatment) and promoting effect (A and B treatment) existed in the next 3 years.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yi Chen
- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
| | - Zhe Zhang
- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
| | - Cheng Gao
- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
| | - Wenyang Deng
- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
| | - Wenqing Chen
- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China.
| | - Tianqi Ao
- College of Water Resource & Hydropower, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Liao X, Liu D, Niu Y, Chen Z, He T, Ding W. Effect of field-aged biochar on fertilizer N retention and N 2O emissions: A field microplot experiment with 15N-labeled urea. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 773:145645. [PMID: 33940745 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Biochar application is thought to improve crop yield and reduce N leaching and gas emissions; however, little is known about how field-aged biochar affects fertilizer N retention and N2O emissions. Here, a field microplot experiment is established in the North China Plain at maize season by applying 15N-labeled urea to the sandy loam soil both with (Biochar) and without (Control) application of 3-year field-aged biochar at 12 t ha-1. Overall, 25.6-26.2% of the urea N was taken up by maize aboveground biomass, field-aged biochar did not affect yield or fertilizer N recovery efficiency. After maize harvest, the residual ratio of applied N in the soil profile (0-40 cm) was 21.6 and 20.3% under Control and Biochar treatment, respectively, with an increase of 10.2% in the topsoil (0-20 cm) and decrease of 37.2% in the subsoil (20-40 cm) following biochar amendment, probably due to reduced NO3- leaching. Cumulative N2O emissions and urea N-induced N2O emissions under Control treatment were 2.06 and 0.78 kg N ha-1, and significantly decreased to 1.89 and 0.74 kg N ha-1 after Biochar treatment, respectively. N2O emissions derived from the applied N accounted for 38.0 and 39.4% of the total emissions under Control and Biochar treatment, respectively. N2O emissions from decomposition of soil organic N induced by the priming effect of the applied N was 0.69 and 0.56 kg N ha-1 under Control and Biochar treatment, respectively, contributing 33.7 and 29.7% of the total emissions. Overall, our results suggest that field-aged biochar increased the retention of fertilizer N in the topsoil by reducing NO3- leaching, while effectively reduced N2O emissions from fertilizer N and mineralization of organic N in the sandy loam soil.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xia Liao
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
| | - Deyan Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
| | - Yuhui Niu
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
| | - Zengming Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
| | - Tiehu He
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
| | - Weixin Ding
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China.
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Shetty R, Vidya CSN, Prakash NB, Lux A, Vaculík M. Aluminum toxicity in plants and its possible mitigation in acid soils by biochar: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 765:142744. [PMID: 33092837 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.142744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
Toxicity of aluminum (Al) is a serious problem for agricultural plants, especially due to excessive soil acidification caused by continuous intensive agriculture and modified environmental conditions related with global climate change. Decreased root elongation and shoot growth, reduced biomass production, nutrient imbalance and altered physiological and metabolic processes are responsible for lower yield and crop quality and therefore, decreased variability and productivity of the land. Recently, biochar is gaining popularity for ameliorating metal toxicity in soils. However, there is a lack of comprehensive information regarding the effects of biochar and its functioning. Multiple mechanisms are involved in ameliorating Al toxicity in which inherent properties of biochar influencing Al adsorption, absorption, complexation, cation exchange and electrostatic interaction are considered to play major roles. Modification of biochar to enhance these mechanisms might hold the key for long term solution. Present review indicates gaps for further research. Long term field studies are needed to understand the effects of biochar on Al toxicity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rajpal Shetty
- Department of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Ilkovičova 6, SK-842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia
| | - Chiruppurathu Sukumaran-Nair Vidya
- Institute of Botany, Plant Science and Biodiversity Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, SK-845 23 Bratislava, Slovakia
| | | | - Alexander Lux
- Department of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Ilkovičova 6, SK-842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia
| | - Marek Vaculík
- Department of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Ilkovičova 6, SK-842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia; Institute of Botany, Plant Science and Biodiversity Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, SK-845 23 Bratislava, Slovakia.
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Recent Advances in Understanding Mechanisms of Plant Tolerance and Response to Aluminum Toxicity. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su13041782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
Aluminum (Al) toxicity is a major environmental stress that inhibits plant growth and development. There has been impressive progress in recent years that has greatly increased our understanding of the nature of Al toxicity and its mechanisms of tolerance. This review describes the transcription factors (TFs) and plant hormones involved in the adaptation to Al stress. In particular, it discusses strategies to confer plant resistance to Al stress, such as transgenic breeding, as well as small molecules and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs) to alleviate Al toxicity. This paper provides a theoretical basis for the enhancement of plant production in acidic soils.
Collapse
|
35
|
Gong H, Chi J, Ding Z, Zhang F, Huang J. Removal of lead from two polluted soils by magnetic wheat straw biochars. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2020; 205:111132. [PMID: 32836155 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
Due to high sorption capacity for heavy metals, magnetic biochar (MBC) has the potential to adsorb heavy metals in soils, which are then removed together with MBC from soils by a magnetic field. In this study, two magnetic biochars (MBC300 and MBC700) were derived from the magnetization of wheat straw biochars pyrolyzed at 300 and 700 °C. Strong binding of Pb with iron oxide particles deposited on biochar was observed. After the MBCs (7.5%, w/w) were applied to two naturally Pb-polluted soils (named as He-soil and Hu-soil) for 720 h, the removal efficiency of Pb from the soil by MBC300 (26.8-40.1%) was similar (p > 0.05) to that by MBC700 (25.1-42.1%). This is because MBC300 has lower sorption capacity for Pb but higher recovery percentage from soils as a result of lower saturation magnetization. The removal efficiencies of Pb by the two MBCs were 13-17% higher for He-soil than for Hu-soil, which was due to higher proportion of mobile forms of Pb in He-soil (82.3%) than in Hu-soil (51.5%). Spectroscopic analysis indicated that Pb in soils tended to bind onto the surface of MBC in more stable forms. Moreover, removing Pb from soils by MBC could decrease Pb concentration in ryegrass by about 30%. Therefore, it might be a potential method to remedy Pb-polluted soils.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haofei Gong
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, PR China
| | - Jie Chi
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, PR China.
| | - Zheng Ding
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, PR China
| | - Fan Zhang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, PR China
| | - Jianjun Huang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, PR China
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Pogorzelski D, Filho JFL, Matias PC, Santos WO, Vergütz L, Melo LCA. Biochar as composite of phosphate fertilizer: Characterization and agronomic effectiveness. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 743:140604. [PMID: 32663694 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
Organomineral phosphate fertilizers (OMP) may reduce phosphate release rate and its direct contact to the soil solid phase, increasing the effectiveness of phosphorus (P) fertilization. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of granulating biochar (BC) with triple superphosphate (TSP) in two forms (blend or coated) and three proportions (5, 15 and 25%, w/w) on the P release kinetics and plant growth. A successive plant trial using two soils of contrasting P buffering capacities and five P doses (0, 20, 40, 80 and 120 mg kg-1) was set to investigate the agronomic effectiveness of OMP that presented the slowest P release kinetic. The kinetic test showed that within the first 1.5 h, TSP, OMP blend and OMP coated fertilizers released 92, 82 and 36% of total P, respectively. Thereby, BC addition to TSP reduced the P release rate, mainly due to coating. The fertilizers coated with 15% and 25% BC (C15 and C25, respectively) presented the slowest P release rate. For the plant trial, C15 was chosen because it requires less BC when compared with C25 fertilizer. In the first crop, C15 provided more P to plants, especially in the soil with high P buffering capacity, which increased by 10% and 20% the P uptake and the P recovered by the plant when compared with TSP, respectively. In the sandy soil, fertilizers C15 and TSP showed the same performances regarding yield, P uptake and P recovery rate. At consecutive cultivation, regardless of the soil type, P sources (C15 and TSP) did not differ in yield, P uptake and P recovery. Therefore, biochar-based organomineral phosphate fertilizer can enhance P use efficiency in high P-fixing tropical soils, increasing P recovery and uptake when compared with TSP.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Denison Pogorzelski
- Department of Soils, Federal University of Viçosa, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil.
| | | | | | - Wedisson Oliveira Santos
- Institute of Agrarian Science, Federal University of Uberlândia, 38400-000 Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
| | - Leonardus Vergütz
- Department of Soils, Federal University of Viçosa, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil; Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir 43150, Morocco
| | | |
Collapse
|
37
|
Schaldach K, Schröder H, Herdegen V, Nang Do V. A Concept for an Integrated Process Scheme for By‐Products from Rice and Sugarcane Processing. CHEM-ING-TECH 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.202000088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Katja Schaldach
- TU Bergakademie Freiberg (TUBAF) Institute of Thermal, Environmental and Resources' Process Engineering (ITUN) Leipziger Strasse 28 09599 Freiberg Germany
| | - Hans‐Werner Schröder
- TU Bergakademie Freiberg (TUBAF) Institute of Thermal, Environmental and Resources' Process Engineering (ITUN) Leipziger Strasse 28 09599 Freiberg Germany
| | - Volker Herdegen
- TU Bergakademie Freiberg (TUBAF) Institute of Thermal, Environmental and Resources' Process Engineering (ITUN) Leipziger Strasse 28 09599 Freiberg Germany
| | - Vinh Nang Do
- Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences Institute of Agricultural Genetics Pham Van Dong Road Bac Tu Liem Hanoi Vietnam
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Wan Mahari WA, Nam WL, Sonne C, Peng W, Phang XY, Liew RK, Yek PNY, Lee XY, Wen OW, Show PL, Chen WH, Chang JS, Lam SS. Applying microwave vacuum pyrolysis to design moisture retention and pH neutralizing palm kernel shell biochar for mushroom production. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 312:123572. [PMID: 32470829 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
Microwave vacuum pyrolysis of palm kernel shell was examined to produce engineered biochar for application as additive in agriculture application. The pyrolysis approach, performed at 750 W of microwave power, produced higher yield of porous biochar (28 wt%) with high surface area (270 cm2/g) compared to the yield obtained by conventional approach (<23 wt%). Addition of the porous biochar in mushroom substrate showed increased moisture content (99%) compared to the substrate without biochar (96%). The mushroom substrate added with biochar (150 g) was optimal in shortening formation, growth, and full colonization of the mycelium within one month. Using 2.5% of the biochar in mushroom substrate desirably maintained the optimum pH level (6.8-7) during the mycelium colonization period, leading to high mycelium growth (up to 91%) and mushroom yield (up to 280 g). The engineered biochar shows great potential as moisture retention and neutralizing agent in mushroom cultivation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wan Adibah Wan Mahari
- Henan Province Engineering Research Center for Biomass Value-added Products, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; Pyrolysis Technology Research Group, Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (Akuatrop), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
| | - Wai Lun Nam
- Pyrolysis Technology Research Group, Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (Akuatrop), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
| | - Christian Sonne
- Aarhus University, Department of Bioscience, Arctic Research Centre (ARC), Frederiksborgvej 399, PO Box 358, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark
| | - Wanxi Peng
- Henan Province Engineering Research Center for Biomass Value-added Products, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
| | - Xue Yee Phang
- Pyrolysis Technology Research Group, Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (Akuatrop), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
| | - Rock Keey Liew
- NV WESTERN PLT, No. 208B, Jalan Macalister, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang 10400, Malaysia
| | - Peter Nai Yuh Yek
- Pyrolysis Technology Research Group, Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (Akuatrop), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; University College of Technology Sarawak, Department of Engineering, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
| | - Xie Yi Lee
- Pyrolysis Technology Research Group, Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (Akuatrop), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
| | - Ou Wei Wen
- Siong Hoong Agro Organic Farm, Jalan Tanggul, Kg Bukit Kuan, 21040 Marang, Terengganu, Malaysia
| | - Pau Loke Show
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
| | - Wei-Hsin Chen
- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan; Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Tunghai University, Taichung 407, Taiwan; Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung 411, Taiwan
| | - Jo-Shu Chang
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Tunghai University, Taichung 407, Taiwan; Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
| | - Su Shiung Lam
- Pyrolysis Technology Research Group, Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (Akuatrop), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Henan Province Engineering Research Center for Biomass Value-added Products, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China.
| |
Collapse
|