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da Silva LJR, da Silva Sandim A, da Silva APR, Deus ACF, Antonangelo JA, Büll LT. Evaluating the agronomic efficiency of alternative phosphorus sources applied in Brazilian tropical soils. Sci Rep 2024; 14:8526. [PMID: 38609406 PMCID: PMC11015031 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-58911-0] [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: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Understanding the efficacy of alternative phosphorus (P) sources in tropical soils is crucial for sustainable farming, addressing resource constraints, mitigating environmental impact, improving crop productivity, and optimizing soil-specific solutions. While the topic holds great importance, current literature falls short in providing thorough, region-specific studies on the effectiveness of alternative P sources in Brazilian tropical soils for maize cultivation. Our aim was to assess the agronomic efficiency of alternative P sources concerning maize crop (Zea mays L.) attributes, including height, shoot dry weight, stem diameter, and nutrient accumulation, across five Brazilian tropical soils. In greenhouse conditions, we carried out a randomized complete block design, investigating two factors (soil type and P sources), evaluating five tropical soils with varying clay contents and three alternative sources of P, as well as a commercial source and a control group. We evaluated maize crop attributes such as height, dry weight biomass, and nutrient accumulation, P availability and agronomic efficiency. Our results showed that, although triple superphosphate (TSP) exhibited greater values than alternative P sources (precipitated phosphorus 1, precipitated phosphorus 2 and reactive phosphate) for maize crop attributes (e.g., height, stem diameter, shoot dry weight and phosphorus, nitrogen, sulfur, calcium and magnesium accumulation). For instance, PP1 source increased nutrient accumulation for phosphorus (P), nitrogen (N), and sulfur (S) by 37.05% and 75.98% (P), 34.39% and 72.07% (N), and 41.94% and 72.69% (S) in comparison to PP2 and RP, respectively. Additionally, PP1 substantially increased P availability in soils with high clay contents 15 days after planting (DAP), showing increases of 61.90%, 99.04%, and 38.09% greater than PP2, RP, and TSP. For Ca and Mg accumulation, the highest values were found in the COxisol2 soil when PP2 was applied, Ca = 44.31% and 69.48%; and Mg = 46.23 and 75.79%, greater than PP1 and RP, respectively. Finally, the highest values for relative agronomic efficiency were observed in COxisol2 when PP1 was applied. The precipitated phosphate sources (PP1 and PP2) exhibited a similar behavior to that of the commercial source (TSP), suggesting their potential use to reduce reliance on TSP fertilization, especially in soils with low clay contents. This study emphasized strategies for soil P management, aimed at assisting farmers in enhancing maize crop productivity while simultaneously addressing the effectiveness of alternative P sources of reduced costs.
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- Lucas Jónatan Rodrigues da Silva
- Department of Forest Science, Soils and Environment, College of Agronomic Sciences, São Paulo State University, Botucatu, SP, 18610-307, Brazil.
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- Department of Forest Science, Soils and Environment, College of Agronomic Sciences, São Paulo State University, Botucatu, SP, 18610-307, Brazil
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- Department of Forest Science, Soils and Environment, College of Agronomic Sciences, São Paulo State University, Botucatu, SP, 18610-307, Brazil
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- Department of Plant Protection, Rural Engineering and Soils, College of Engineering, São Paulo State University, Ilha Solteira, SP, 15385-000, Brazil
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- Department of Forest Science, Soils and Environment, College of Agronomic Sciences, São Paulo State University, Botucatu, SP, 18610-307, Brazil
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Zhang J, Wu Z, Huang Y, Zhan X, Zhang Y, Cai C. Industrial-scale composting of swine manure with a novel additive-yellow phosphorus slag: Variation in maturity indicators, compost quality and phosphorus speciation. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023:129356. [PMID: 37336445 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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Composting experiment of swine manure, adding with yellow phosphorus slag(YPS) at 5% (w/w), was conducted in an industrial-scale reactor covered with semi-permeable membrane. During 27 days of composting, the changes in temperature, compost quality and phosphorus(P) speciation of products were monitored. Results indicated that the temperature of compost pile was sharply increased on day 2, and the thermophilic period lasted for 15 days. The dynamics in germination index(GI), pH, nutrient contents, etc. of products were in line with conventional composting process. For P distribution, the contents of total-P and citric acid extracted-P(CAP) of products were increased during composting, while that of Olsen-P was decreased. HCl extracted inorganic P(HCl-Pi), a slowly release fraction of P, was dominated in the product, which showed an increasing trend during the composting. These results suggest that the industrial-scale composting with novel YPS additive can be accomplished, and its product contains abundant slowly released P.
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- Jing Zhang
- Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; College of Life Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Civil Engineering Department, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China.
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- Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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Li M, Li S, Chen S, Meng Q, Wang Y, Yang W, Shi L, Ding F, Zhu J, Ma R, Guo X. Measures for Controlling Gaseous Emissions during Composting: A Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:3587. [PMID: 36834281 PMCID: PMC9964147 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Composting is a promising technology for treating organic solid waste. However, greenhouse gases (methane and nitrous oxide) and odor emissions (ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, etc.) during composting are practically unavoidable, leading to severe environmental problems and poor final compost products. The optimization of composting conditions and the application of additives have been considered to mitigate these problems, but a comprehensive analysis of the influence of these methods on gaseous emissions during composting is lacking. Thus, this review summarizes the influence of composting conditions and different additives on gaseous emissions, and the cost of each measure is approximately evaluated. Aerobic conditions can be achieved by appropriate process conditions, so the contents of CH4 and N2O can subsequently be effectively reduced. Physical additives are effective regulators to control anaerobic gaseous emissions, having a large specific surface area and great adsorption performance. Chemical additives significantly reduce gaseous emissions, but their side effects on compost application must be eliminated. The auxiliary effect of microbial agents is not absolute, but is closely related to the dosage and environmental conditions of compost. Compound additives can reduce gaseous emissions more efficiently than single additives. However, further study is required to assess the economic viability of additives to promote their large-scale utilization during composting.
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- Minghan Li
- College of Resource and Environment, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, China
- SDAU Fertilizer Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Tai’an 271608, China
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- College of Resource and Environment, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, China
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- SDAU Fertilizer Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Tai’an 271608, China
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- SDAU Fertilizer Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Tai’an 271608, China
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- SDAU Fertilizer Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Tai’an 271608, China
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- Shandong Agricultural Technology Extension Center, Jinan 250014, China
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- College of Resource and Environment, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, China
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- SDAU Fertilizer Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Tai’an 271608, China
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- SDAU Fertilizer Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Tai’an 271608, China
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- Shandong Agricultural Technology Extension Center, Jinan 250014, China
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- SDAU Fertilizer Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Tai’an 271608, China
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Zhang B, Zhou X, Ren X, Hu X, Ji B. Recent Research on Municipal Sludge as Soil Fertilizer in China: a Review. WATER, AIR, AND SOIL POLLUTION 2023; 234:119. [PMID: 36776548 PMCID: PMC9906581 DOI: 10.1007/s11270-023-06142-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Due to the annual increase in wastewater treatment in most Chinese cities, a major environmental issue has arisen: safe treatment, disposal, and recycling of municipal sludge. Municipal sludge has a high content of carbon and essential nutrients for plant growth; hence, it has gained interest among researchers as a soil fertilizer. This study discusses the potential usage of municipal sludge as soil fertilizer (indicators include nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and trace elements) along with its shortcomings and drawbacks (potentially toxic elements (PTEs), organic matter (OM), pathogens, etc.) as well as reviews the latest reports on the role of municipal sludge in land use. The use of municipal sludge as a soil fertilizer is a sustainable management practice and a single application of sludge does not harm the environment. However, repeated use of sludge may result in the accumulation of harmful chemicals and pathogens that can enter the food chain and endanger human health. Therefore, long-term field studies are needed to develop ways to eliminate these adverse effects and make municipal sludge available for agricultural use.
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- Bo Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education On Safe Mining of Deep Metal Mines, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819 People’s Republic of China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Ningxia Institute of Science and Technology, Shizuishan, 753000 People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education On Safe Mining of Deep Metal Mines, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819 People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education On Safe Mining of Deep Metal Mines, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819 People’s Republic of China
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- Liaoning Inspection, Examination & Certification Centre, Liaoning Province Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Institute, Shenyang, 110014 People’s Republic of China
- National Quality Supervision & Testing Center of Petroleum Products, Shenyang, 110014 People’s Republic of China
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Miao L, Wang Y, Zhang M, Feng Y, Wang L, Zhang H, Zhu W. Effects of hydrolyzed polymaleic anhydride addition combined with vermicomposting on maturity and bacterial diversity in the final vermicompost from the biochemical residue of kitchen waste. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:8998-9010. [PMID: 35648348 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20795-w] [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: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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A large amount of kitchen waste is produced all over the world. Biochemical disposal is an effective method for the reduction and safe utilization of kitchen waste. However, high salinity, low maturity and poor biocompatibility were encountered when utilizing the biochemical residue of kitchen waste (BRKW) as a kind of soil amendment. To reduce the high salinity, accelerate the maturity and improve the biocompatibility in the BRKW, this study used the BRKW as the main feedstock for earthworms after hydrolyzed polymaleic anhydride (HPMA) was added and focused on revealing the effect of HPMA addition combined with the vermicomposting process on the growth of earthworms and on the basic physicochemical properties and the microbial diversity of the derived vermicompost. The results showed that HPMA addition can promote earthworm growth and reproduction. The pH, electric conductivity, organic matter content, C/N and NH4+-N/NO3--N were decreased in the final vermicompost, while total nitrogen, total phosphorus and total potassium contents, and the seed germination index were increased. Scanning electron microscopy analysis showed that there was more disintegration in the final vermicompost. Meanwhile, adding the HPMA also helped to decrease the total number of fungi while increasing the populations of nitrogen-fixing bacteria, phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria and potassium-solubilizing bacteria as well as amount of total bacteria and actinomycetes. The vermicomposting process increased the bacterial phyla that promote the degradation of OM, such as Actinobacteria, Firmicutes and Acidobacteria, decreased the pathogenic Enterobacter and increased the bacterial genera that promote the maturity and quality, such as Cellvibrio and Pseudomonas. Thus, HPMA addition combined with vermicomposting can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria that promote the degradation of lignocelluloses and accelerate maturity while inhibiting some potential bacterial pathogens, which helps guarantee the safety of vermicomposting products from BRKW. Hence, employing HPMA to promote BRKW vermicomposting can possibly reduce salt content and improve the maturity and biocompatibility of the final vermicompost. This approach may help realize the safe utilization of BRKW and further promote the biochemical disposal of kitchen waste.
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- Lijuan Miao
- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China.
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Li R, Xi B, Tan W, Yuan Y. Spatiotemporal heterogeneous effects of microplastics input on soil dissolved organic matter (DOM) under field conditions. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 847:157605. [PMID: 35896134 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microplastics (MPs) as emerging persistent pollutants are ubiquitous in terrestrial environments. The effects of MPs input on soil dissolved organic matter (DOM) yet remain largely unclear, which limits our ability to predict how soil carbon dynamics will respond to the intensifying terrestrial plastic contamination, especially under the context of climate change. Here, a long-term field experiment with MPs addition treatment in soils spanning cold temperate zone to the tropics in China was conducted to evaluate the effects of MPs on DOM composition and to explore the spatial and temporal distribution patterns and relevant mechanistic controls of DOM responses after MPs input. We report that the DOM composition in soils with MPs addition was significantly changed relative to the ambient, in which tryptophan-like substances were decreased and humic-like substances were increased. Moreover, we find more apparent transformations of DOM composition in soils for longer treatment time, suggesting a long-lasting effect of MPs on DOM. The overall impact of MPs on DOM is more pronounced in lower latitudes, and nutrient availability and latitude-related climatic variables are associated with the influence degree of MPs input on soil DOM.
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- Renfei Li
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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Wang K, Yu Y, Liu S, Zhu Y, Liu P, Yu Z, Wang Y. A Review of the Current State and Future Prospects in Resource Recovery of Chinese Cereal Vinegar Residue. Foods 2022. [PMCID: PMC9602330 DOI: 10.3390/foods11203256] [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] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Vinegar residue (VR) is a typical organic solid waste in Chinese cereal vinegar production. It is characterized by high yield, high moisture and low pH and is rich in lignocellulose and other organic matter. To avoid the environmental pollution caused by VR, it should be properly treated. The industry’s existing treatment processes, landfills and incineration, cause secondary pollution and waste of resources. Therefore, there is an urgent demand for environmentally friendly and cost-effective resource recovery technologies for VR. To date, a considerable amount of research has been performed in the area of resource recovery technologies for VR. This review summarizes the reported resource recovery technologies, mainly anaerobic digestion, feed production, fertilizer production, high-value product production and soil/water remediation. The principles, advantages and challenges of these technologies are highlighted. Finally, as a future perspective, a cascade and full utilization model for VR is proposed by considering the inherent drawbacks and economic-environmental feasibility of these technologies.
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- Ke Wang
- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Cereal Fermentation Technology, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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Tao Z, Liu X, Sun L, He X, Wu Z. Effects of two types nitrogen sources on humification processes and phosphorus dynamics during the aerobic composting of spent mushroom substrate. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 317:115453. [PMID: 35751257 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115453] [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: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Aerobic composting is increasingly regarded as a promising technology for the recycling of spent mushroom substrate (SMS), and an applicable nitrogen source is necessary to improve the process. This study is the first to investigate the effects of protein-like N source (chicken manure, CM) and high-N source (urea, UR) on humification process and P dynamics during SMS composting. The effect of different N sources on microbial succession was also studied. Results showed that CM addition achieved a longer thermophilic phase (16 d vs 9 d), greater germination indices (131.6% vs 106.3%), and higher total phosphorus content (13.1 g/kg vs 6.56 g/kg) in the end products, as compared to UR. The addition of CM showed beneficial effects on humification and stabilization, including decreased weight loss and fluctuations in the level of functional groups. The P produced in the compost was interconverted and leached in the P pool. In this case, the P detected in the compost was in the form of orthophosphate and MgNH4PO4⋅6H2O crystal as inorganic P and orthophosphate monoester as organic P. The most abundant microorganisms at the phylum level mainly include Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, and Proteobacteria, accounting for more than 88% of the total microorganisms. The addition of CM to SMS compost resulted in higher organic matter degradation rates. This work clarified the role of various N sources in SMS composting and presented an appropriate waste management method beneficial to bioresource technology and sustainable development of the edible fungi business.
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- Zhidong Tao
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an, 710048, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an, 710048, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an, 710048, China
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- Yanchang Green Farmers Company, Yanan, 716000, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an, 710048, China.
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Hou R, Wang L, O'Connor D, Rinklebe J, Hou D. Natural field freeze-thaw process leads to different performances of soil amendments towards Cd immobilization and enrichment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 831:154880. [PMID: 35364177 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154880] [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: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) soil pollution is a global issue affecting crop production and food safety. Remediation methods involving in-situ Cd immobilization have been developed, but their effectiveness can diminish under seasonal freeze-thaw aging processes. In this study, we assessed the field performance of four soil treatments at a seasonally frozen rice paddy. Amendments were applied at 2 wt%, including: (i) sepiolite (a 2:1 clay mineral), (ii) superphosphate, (iii) biochar (produced by rice husk at 500 °C for 2 h), and (iv) joint application of biochar & superphosphate (1:1 mixture by weight). Immobilization performance was determined as DTPA extractable Cd and plant uptake in various organs. Overall, the four treatments significantly reduced Cd bioavailability during the plant growth period, with average DTPA-extractable concentrations decreasing by 43%, 34%, 39% and 45% for the four treatments, respectively, relative to untreated soil (control). Rice grain yields from the superphosphate and the joint application treatments increased by 8.0% and 11.8%, respectively, and Cd accumulation within those grains reduced by 14.3% and 48.9%, respectively. During the winter non-growth period, freeze-thaw aging facilitated Cd mobilization, with DTPA-extractable Cd increasing by 16.9% in the control soil, relative to the initial period. However, this reduced to 10.9%, 14.4%, 7.6% and 5.0%, for the sepiolite, superphosphate, biochar and joint application treatments, respectively. Overall, the joint application of biochar and superphosphate provided the best performance in terms of both long-term Cd immobilization and rice production enhancement, offering a green remediation option for risk management at Cd contaminated rice paddies in seasonally frozen regions.
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- Renjie Hou
- School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China; School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Real Estate and Land Management, Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester GL7 1RS, United Kingdom
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- 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, Wuppertal 42285, Germany; Department of Environment, Energy and Geoinformatics, Sejong University, 98 Gunja-Dong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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Tan Y, Zhou X, Peng Y, Zheng Z, Gao X, Ma Y, Chen S, Cui S, Fan B, Chen Q. Effects of phosphorus-containing material application on soil cadmium bioavailability: a meta-analysis. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:42372-42383. [PMID: 35359209 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19909-1] [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: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Diverse phosphorus-containing materials (PCMs) were widely applied in remediation of cadmium-contaminated soils, and their effects on the change of soil cadmium availability (SCA) varied with their physicochemical characteristics and environmental conditions. Investigation on the effect of various PCMs on reducing SCA under different conditions favors the safe utilization of Cd-contaminated soil. Herein, a meta-analysis of literature published before August 2021 was carried out. A total of 342 independent observations were obtained from 42 published papers which included 9 factors that may affect the passivation effect of fertilizer content: phosphorus type, phosphorus application rate, soil pH, soil CEC, soil organic matter, experiment type, and time. Results of boosted regression tree analysis showed that the application rate is the most important factor contributing to the SCA, followed by soil pH and duration. Results of this meta-analysis showed that medium P input shows potential for reactivating the SCA. Under alkaline soil conditions and high soil CEC values, PCM input can better deactivate SCA. In addition, the difference from the previous understanding is that under the medium input of phosphorus-containing fertilizer (90-500 mg P∙kg-1), it will significantly increase the content of available cadmium in soil. In addition, future recommendation for exploring novel PCMs and suitable strategies for controlling the SCA though PCM application were also proposed. Our works may promote the interpretation of the interference factors on the SCA changes and fill the research gaps on utilization of PCM in Cd-polluted soil remediation.
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- Yi Tan
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- School of Agriculture, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, 523758, Guangdong, China
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- School of Agriculture, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, 523758, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Science, Beijing, 100012, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Jatav SS, Singh SK, Parihar M, Alsuhaibani AM, Gaber A, Hossain A. Application of Sewage Sludge in a Rice (Oryza sativa L.)-Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) System Influences the Growth, Yield, Quality and Heavy Metals Accumulation of Rice and Wheat in the Northern Gangetic Alluvial Plain. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12040484. [PMID: 35454975 PMCID: PMC9025396 DOI: 10.3390/life12040484] [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: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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For a sustainable and profitable agriculture production system, balanced and integrated use of nutrients is a key strategy. In addition, partial replacement of chemical fertilizers with organics ones reduces both environmental concerns and economic costs and provides greater soil health benefits. With this hypothesis, an experiment was conducted to assess the yield and economic benefits of a rice-wheat cropping system (RWCS) as influenced by the joint application of sewage sludge (SSL) and fertilizer. The treatments comprised: without fertilizer or SSL; 100% recommended dose of fertilizers (RDF); 100% RDF + 20 Mg ha−1 SSL; 100% RDF + 30 Mg ha−1 SSL; 50% RDF + 20 Mg ha−1 SSL; 60% RDF + 20 Mg ha−1 SSL; 70% RDF + 20 Mg ha−1 SSL; 50% RDF + 30 Mg ha−1 SSL; 60% RDF + 30 Mg ha−1 SSL and 70% RDF + 30 Mg ha−1 SSL. The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with three replications. The result of our study indicate that the highest percent increase in mean plant height i.e., ~14.85 and ~13.90, and grain yield i.e., ~8.10 and ~18.90 for rice and wheat, respectively, were recorded under 100% RDF + 30 Mg SSL ha−1 treatment compared to 100% RDF, while 70% RDF + 20 Mg ha−1 SSL produced a statistically equivalent grain yield of 100% RDF in RWCS. The application of 20 and 30 Mg SSL ha−1 along with recommended or reduced fertilizer dose, significantly increased the heavy metal content in plant and soil systems above that of 100% RDF, but this enhancement was found within permissible limits. Moreover, the reduced use of SSL i.e., 20 Mg SSL ha−1, resulted in lower heavy metal content in grain and soil than did the 30 Mg ha−1 SSL treatment, but significantly higher than in the absolute control or 100% RDF treatment. In summary, the use of 20 Mg ha−1 SSL along with 70% RDF provided a safer, profitable and sustainable option in a rice-wheat cropping system in the middle Ganegatic alluvial plain.
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- Surendra Singh Jatav
- Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India;
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- Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India;
- Correspondence: (S.K.S.); (A.H.)
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- ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, Almora 263601, Uttarakhand, India;
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- Department of Physical Sport Science, College of Education, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Agronomy, Bangladesh Wheat and Maize Research Institute, Dinajpur 5200, Bangladesh
- Correspondence: (S.K.S.); (A.H.)
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Ding S, Li C, Ding X, Li G, Ban G, Xia Z, Zhao X, Lin Q, Wang X. An exploration of manure derived N in soils using 15N after the application of biochar, straw and a mix of both. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 804:150239. [PMID: 34798750 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150239] [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: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 08/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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It is common practice to apply manure onto soil as an effective way to increase soil fertility. However, the impact of different carbon sources on the transformation and fate of manure derived nitrogen (N) remains poorly understood. This study investigated the mineralization and immobilization turnover (MIT) of various manure-N fractions using sequential extractions and 15N tracing techniques combined after soil amendment with biochar, straw and mixtures thereof. Soil N was fractionated into mineral nitrogen (NH4+ and NO3-), microbial biomass nitrogen (MBN), hot water extractable organic nitrogen (HWDON), hydrochloric acid extractable organic nitrogen (HCl-N), and residual nitrogen (RN). Results showed that biochar addition increased the 15NH4+ content by 45% during the early stage. However, the high pH and labile C absence of biochar inhibited the remineralization of microbial immobilization N during the mid-to-late stage. Straw addition enhanced 15NH4+ assimilation by 10% to form HCl-15N. After that, microbial cellular structures and secondary metabolites were remineralized to meet crop N requirements. Adding carbon source mixtures with the organic fertilizer manifested the relationship between biochar and straw. The labile C content of the carbon sources rather than the C/N ratio was the critical factor regulating the N-MIT process. Overall, these findings offer new insights into the N transformation approaches using the co-application technique of organic amendments.
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- Shuai Ding
- Department of Soil and Water Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- Bijie Tobacco Company of Guizhou Province, Bijie, Guizhou 551700, PR China
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- Department of Soil and Water Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- Department of Soil and Water Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- Bijie Tobacco Company of Guizhou Province, Bijie, Guizhou 551700, PR China
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- Bijie Tobacco Company of Guizhou Province, Bijie, Guizhou 551700, PR China
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- Department of Soil and Water Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- Department of Soil and Water Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- Department of Soil and Water Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, PR China.
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Zhan Y, Zhang Z, Ma T, Zhang X, Wang R, Liu Y, Sun B, Xu T, Ding G, Wei Y, Li J. Phosphorus excess changes rock phosphate solubilization level and bacterial community mediating phosphorus fractions mobilization during composting. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 337:125433. [PMID: 34171708 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This study investigated the changes of phosphorus (P) fractions, bacterial community and their response to available P or carbon (C):P during composting with different rock phosphate (RP) addition levels. Results showed that adding RP at 10% or 15% promoted the rise of temperature, maturity and Olsen P accumulation in composting, which had a higher amount of RP solubilization than other groups. Available P changed bacterial composition and decreased diversity in composts. RP solubilization efficiency was negatively correlated to C:P ratio and the highest (22.7%) when 10% RP was added, in which bacterial community changed from "function redundancy" to "intensive P-solubilization". Low C:P ratio (〈300) increased the RP solubilization ratio especially within 135-160. Therefore, this study proposed that adding P-rich substrates to decrease C:P ratio could regulate P-solubilizers' activity for increasing RP solubilization efficiency during composting.
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- Yabin Zhan
- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Res. Institute of Tibet Plateau Ecology, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, and Key Laboratory of Forest Ecology in Tibet Plateau (Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University), Ministry of Education, Nyingchi 860000, China
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- Res. Institute of Tibet Plateau Ecology, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, and Key Laboratory of Forest Ecology in Tibet Plateau (Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University), Ministry of Education, Nyingchi 860000, China
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- Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China.
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Organic Recycling Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215128, China
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Can the Application of Municipal Sewage Sludge Compost in the Aided Phytostabilization Technique Provide an Effective Waste Management Method? ENERGIES 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/en14071984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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(1) Background: sewage sludge is a by-product of wastewater treatment, which needs to be managed appropriately, e.g., in composting processes. The application of municipal sewage sludge composts (MSSCs) as a soil amendment is a potential way to effectively manage sewage sludge. (2) Methods: this paper presents the results of a vegetation pot experiment undertaken to assess the suitability of Dactylis glomerata L. and MSSC in the aided phytostabilization technique when applied on soils from an area effected by industrial pressure; this is characterized by high levels of heavy metal (HM). The contents of HMs in the test plant (the roots and above-ground parts), as well as in the soil and MSSC, were determined via an atomic spectrometry method. (3) Results: the application of MSSC positively contributed to an increased production of plant biomass and an increase in the pH in the soil. Concentrations of Cu, Cd, Pb, Zn, and Cr were higher in the roots than in the above-ground parts of Dactylis glomerata L. The addition of MSSC contributed most significantly to the considerable reduction in Ni, Pb, and Zn contents in the soil after the experiment. (4) Conclusions: MSSC can support the phytostabilization of soils contaminated with high levels of HMs.
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Review of Sewage Sludge as a Soil Amendment in Relation to Current International Guidelines: A Heavy Metal Perspective. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su13042317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Overexploitation of resources makes the reutilization of waste a focal topic of modern society, and the question of the kind of wastes that can be used is continuously raised. Sewage sludge (SS) is derived from the wastewater treatment plants, considered important underused biomass, and can be used as a biofertilizer when properly stabilized due to the high content of inorganic matter, nitrate, and phosphorus. However, a wide range of pollutants can be present in these biosolids, limiting or prohibiting their use as biofertilizer, depending on the type and origin of industrial waste and household products. Long-term applications of these biosolids could substantially increase the concentration of contaminants, causing detrimental effects on the environment and induce hyperaccumulation or phytotoxicity in the produced crops. In this work, some critical parameters for soils and SS agronomic use, such as organic matter, nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium (NPK), and heavy metals concentration have been reviewed. Several cases of food crop production and the accumulation of heavy metals after SS application are also discussed. SS production, usage, and legislation in EU are assessed to determine the possibility of sustainable management of this bioresource. Additionally, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) guidelines are addressed. The opportunity to produce bioenergy crops, employing sewage sludge to enhance degraded land, is also considered, due to energy security. Although there are numerous advantages of sewage sludge, proper screening for heavy metals in all the variants (biosolids, soil, food products) is a must. SS application requires appropriate strict guidelines with appropriate regulatory oversight to control contamination of agricultural soils.
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Zhang S, Wang J, Chen X, Gui J, Sun Y, Wu D. Industrial-scale food waste composting: Effects of aeration frequencies on oxygen consumption, enzymatic activities and bacterial community succession. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 320:124357. [PMID: 33166884 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.124357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Industrial-scale composting of food waste (FW) was performed at different aeration frequencies (C_5_25: 5 min aeration + 25 min interval, C_10_20: 10 min aeration + 20 min interval, C_15_15: 15 min aeration + 15 min interval and CK: stuffiness) to ascertain the optimal aeration frequency to accomplish polymerization and humification of compost. The tested aeration frequencies affected the oxygen uptake rate, oxygen spatial distribution, and ultimately influenced the humification of compost. Extensive aeration was not beneficial to accumulate nitrogen and phosphorus during composting. Aeration frequency influenced the succession of bacterial community primarily through affecting O2 concentration and the release of various enzymes by these bacteria. Regulating O2 concentration by adjusting aeration strategies may provide guidance for accelerating maturity of composting. Considering various factors, this paper recommends the scheme of heating period (C_5_25), thermophilic period (C_15_15) and psychrophilic period (no aeration).
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- Shuchi Zhang
- College of Environmental and Resource Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Mortula MM, Ahmed A, Fattah KP, Zannerni G, Shah SA, Sharaby AM. Sustainable Management of Organic Wastes in Sharjah, UAE through Co-Composting. Methods Protoc 2020; 3:mps3040076. [PMID: 33167569 PMCID: PMC7712295 DOI: 10.3390/mps3040076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Daily human activities and vast green areas produce substantial amounts of organic wastes that end up in landfills with minimal treatment. In addition to the problems associated with landfills, disposal through this method is unsustainable in the long run and does not allow recovering materials from the waste. This paper focuses on the co-composting of different organic wastes produced in The Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to optimize mixing proportions of three different kinds of wastes—sewage sludge (SS), green waste (GW), and food waste (FW). All three organic wastes were analyzed to determine their chemical composition and the mixing proportions. Ten different mixing proportions as a function of carbon:nitrogen (C:N ratios) were determined and mixed in a NatureMill composter. Compost samples were tested for pH, salinity, conductivity, moisture content, organic matter, organic carbon, phosphorus, total nitrogen, and final C:N ratio after 6 weeks. Results indicate that a period of 5–6 weeks is sufficient for the compost to stabilize. The varying mixing proportions produced a good-quality compost (C:N up to 20:1) with high nutrient content. The study reaffirms that co-composting can be a potential sustainable organic waste management option for the United Arab Emirates.
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- Md Maruf Mortula
- Department of Civil Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah 26666, UAE; (M.M.M.); (A.A.); (G.Z.); (A.M.S.)
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- Department of Civil Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah 26666, UAE; (M.M.M.); (A.A.); (G.Z.); (A.M.S.)
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- Department of Civil Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah 26666, UAE; (M.M.M.); (A.A.); (G.Z.); (A.M.S.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Civil Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah 26666, UAE; (M.M.M.); (A.A.); (G.Z.); (A.M.S.)
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- Compost Plant, Sharjah Municipality, Sharjah 26666, UAE;
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- Department of Civil Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah 26666, UAE; (M.M.M.); (A.A.); (G.Z.); (A.M.S.)
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Composted Sewage Sludge Enhances Soybean Production and Agronomic Performance in Naturally Infertile Soils (Cerrado Region, Brazil). AGRONOMY 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/agronomy10111677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Naturally infertile soils require large amounts of mineral fertilizers to obtain the desired crop yield. In the Cerrado region of Brazil, there is a need to investigate the potential of organic fertilizers to sustainably increase crop productivity and food security. A field study was conducted over two experimental seasons to evaluate the agronomic effectiveness of composted sewage sludge (CSS) as a fertilizer for soybean cultivation in infertile tropical soils. A 4 × 2 + 2 factorial randomized complete block design was applied with the following treatments: (i) CSS: 5.0, 7.5, 10.0, and 12.5 Mg ha−1 on a wet basis applied according to two different methods: whole area (WA) or between rows (BR); (ii) comparison with two alternative treatments: a control with no CSS and mineral fertilizer application, and an area treated with conventional fertilizers only. All the treatments were compared in terms of micronutrient concentrations in surface soil and plant leaves, plant development, crop productivity, and yield. Bi- (ANOVA, correlation matrix, and polynomial regression analysis) and multivariate (PCA, principal factor analysis) statistics were applied to determine statistical differences and relationships/observed variability among the treatments. Results showed that at higher CSS-WA rates: (i) soil and leaf micronutrient concentrations increased; (ii) there was an increase in soybean yield by 12 and 20%, respectively, as compared to control and conventional fertilization; (iii) soybean yield was 67% higher than the mean soybean yields for Brazil. Research outcomes confirm the benefits of CSS application on infertile agricultural soils in the Cerrado region, representing a strong alternative source of micronutrients in the CSS with respect to conventional fertilizers.
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Núñez-Delgado A, Zhou Y, Anastopoulos I, Shaaban M. Editorial: New Research on Soil Degradation and Restoration. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2020; 269:110851. [PMID: 32561024 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.110851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The Virtual Special Issue (VSI) "New Research on Soil Degradation and Restoration" was proposed by the Guest-Editors (the authors of this editorial piece) to Journal of Environmental Management taking into account the following aspects: (a) Firstly, soil degradation is a main issue all over the world; (b) Secondly, physical, chemical and biological degradation of soil environments need detailed research, also going deeper in some new aspects poorly covered up to now; and (c) Similarly, new quality research on restoration of degraded soils, dumping sites, different areas affected by mining activities, and so on, would be clearly useful in order to prevent and/or solve critical environmental hazards. As a result, 110 manuscripts were submitted to the VSI by authors from around the world, and near 50 high quality works were finally published. The Guest-Editors of the VSI consider that the papers published will be of great interest for researchers working in this field, as well as for the overall community, as they include aspects clearly relevant at a global level.
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- Avelino Núñez-Delgado
- Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Univ. Santiago de Compostela, Engineering Polytechnic School, Campus Univ. S/n, 27002, Lugo, Spain.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cyprus, P.O. Box 20537, CY-1678, Nicosia, Cyprus
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