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Shukla AK, Behera SK, Basumatary A, Sarangthem I, Mishra R, Dutta S, Sikaniya Y, Sikarwar A, Shukla V, Datta SP. PCA and fuzzy clustering-based delineation of soil nutrient (S, B, Zn, Mn, Fe, and Cu) management zones of sub-tropical Northeastern India for precision nutrient management. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 365:121511. [PMID: 38909579 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121511] [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: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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Understanding the spatial distribution of plant available soil nutrients and influencing soil properties and delineation soil nutrient management zones (MZs) are important for implementing precision nutrient management options (PNMO) in an area to achieve maintainable crop production. We assessed spatial distribution pattern of plant available sulphur (S) (PAS), boron (B) (PAB), zinc (PAZn), manganese (PAMn), iron (PAFe), and copper (PACu), and soil organic carbon (SOC), pH, and electrical conductivity (EC) to delineate soil nutrients MZs in northeastern region of India. A total of 17,471 representative surface (0-15 cm depth) soil samples were collected from the region, processed, and analysed for above-mentioned soil parameters. The values of PAS (0.22-99.2 mg kg-1), PAB (0.01-6.45 mg kg-1), PAZn (0.05-13.9 mg kg-1), PAMn (0.08-158 mg kg-1), PAFe (0.50-472 mg kg-1), PACu (0.01-19.2 mg kg-1), SOC (0.01-5.80%), pH (3.19-7.56) and EC (0.01-1.66 dS m-1) varied widely with coefficient of variation of 15.5-108%. The semivariogram analysis highlighted exponential, Gaussian and stable best fitted models for soil parameters with weak (PACu), moderate (PAB, PAZn, PAFe, SOC, pH, and EC) and strong (PAS, and PAMn) spatial dependence. The ordinary kriging interpolation revealed different distribution patterns of soil parameters. About 14.8, 27.5, and 3.40% area of the region had PAS of ≤15.0 mg kg-1, PAB of ≤0.50 mg kg-1, and PAZn of had ≤0.90 mg kg-1, respectively. About 67.5, and 32.5% area had SOC content >1.00 and < 1.00%, respectively. Soil pH was ≤5.50, and >5.50 to ≤6.50 in 41.7 and 40.3% area of the region, respectively. The techniques of principal component analysis and fuzzy c-mean algorithm clustering produced 6 MZs of the region with different areas and values of soil parameters. The MZs had different levels of deficiency pertaining to PAS, PAB, and PAZn. The produced MZ maps could be used for managing PAS, PAB, PAZn, SOC and soil pH in order to implement PNMO. The study highlighted the usefulness of MZ delineation technique for implementation of PNMO in different cultivated areas for sustainable crop production.
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- Arvind Kumar Shukla
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal 462 038, Madhya Pradesh, India; Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Gwalior 474 002, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal 462 038, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal 462 038, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat 785 013, Assam, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal 462 038, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal 462 038, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal 462 038, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal 462 038, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Alharbi K, Alnusairi GSH, Alnusaire TS, Alghanem SMS, Alsudays IM, Alaklabi A, Soliman MH. Potassium silica nanostructure improved growth and nutrient uptake of sorghum plants subjected to drought stress. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 15:1425834. [PMID: 39086913 PMCID: PMC11288930 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1425834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Introduction Recent advancements in nanotechnology present promising opportunities for enhancing crop resilience in adverse environmental conditions. Methods In this study, we conducted a factorial experiment to investigate the influence of potassium nanosilicate (PNS) on sorghum plants exposed to varying degrees of drought stress A randomized complete block design with three replications was employed to subject the sorghum plants to different drought conditions. The three levels of stress were designated as non-stress (NS at -0.03 MPa), moderate stress (MD at -0.6 MPa), and severe stress (SD at -1.2 MPa). The plants were administered PNS at concentrations of 0 mM (control), 3.6 mM Si, and 7.2 mM Si. Results and discussion As drought stress intensified, we observed significant reductions in multiple plant parameters, including height, fresh weight, dry weight, leaf number, stem diameter, cluster length, seed weight, and nutrient uptake, with the most pronounced effects observed under SD conditions. Interestingly, nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) levels exhibited an increase under drought stress and PNS application, peaking at MD, alongside Si concentrations. Notably, PNS application facilitated enhanced nutrient uptake, particularly evident in the significant increase in nitrogen concentration observed at 3.6 mM PNS. Furthermore, the application of PNS significantly enhanced the fresh weight and nutrient concentrations (notably K and Si) in sorghum seeds under drought stress, despite varying statistical significance for other nutrients. These findings shed light on the mechanisms through which PNS exerts beneficial effects on plant performance under drought stress. By elucidating the complex interactions between PNS application, drought stress, and plant physiology, this study contributes significantly to the development of sustainable agricultural practices aimed at bolstering crop resilience and productivity in water-limited environments.
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- Khadiga Alharbi
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Taibah University, Al-Sharm, Yanbu El-Bahr, Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
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Bacelar E, Pinto T, Anjos R, Morais MC, Oliveira I, Vilela A, Cosme F. Impacts of Climate Change and Mitigation Strategies for Some Abiotic and Biotic Constraints Influencing Fruit Growth and Quality. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1942. [PMID: 39065469 PMCID: PMC11280748 DOI: 10.3390/plants13141942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 07/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Factors such as extreme temperatures, light radiation, and nutritional condition influence the physiological, biochemical, and molecular processes associated with fruit development and its quality. Besides abiotic stresses, biotic constraints can also affect fruit growth and quality. Moreover, there can be interactions between stressful conditions. However, it is challenging to predict and generalize the risks of climate change scenarios on seasonal patterns of growth, development, yield, and quality of fruit species because their responses are often highly complex and involve changes at multiple levels. Advancements in genetic editing technologies hold great potential for the agricultural sector, particularly in enhancing fruit crop traits. These improvements can be tailored to meet consumer preferences, which is crucial for commercial success. Canopy management and innovative training systems are also key factors that contribute to maximizing yield efficiency and improving fruit quality, which are essential for the competitiveness of orchards. Moreover, the creation of habitats that support pollinators is a critical aspect of sustainable agriculture, as they play a significant role in the production of many crops, including fruits. Incorporating these strategies allows fruit growers to adapt to changing climate conditions, which is increasingly important for the stability of food production. By investing in these areas, fruit growers can stay ahead of challenges and opportunities in the industry, ultimately leading to increased success and profitability. In this review, we aim to provide an updated overview of the current knowledge on this important topic. We also provide recommendations for future research.
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- Eunice Bacelar
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), University of Trás-of-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, P-5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (T.P.); (R.A.); (M.C.M.); (I.O.)
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), University of Trás-of-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, P-5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (T.P.); (R.A.); (M.C.M.); (I.O.)
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), University of Trás-of-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, P-5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (T.P.); (R.A.); (M.C.M.); (I.O.)
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), University of Trás-of-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, P-5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (T.P.); (R.A.); (M.C.M.); (I.O.)
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), University of Trás-of-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, P-5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (T.P.); (R.A.); (M.C.M.); (I.O.)
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- Chemistry Research Centre–Vila Real (CQ-VR), Department of Agronomy, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences (ECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, P-5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Chemistry Research Centre–Vila Real (CQ-VR), Department of Biology and Environment, School of Life Sciences and Environment, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, P-5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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Wang H, Chen Z, Luo R, Lei C, Zhang M, Gao A, Pu J, Zhang H. Caffeic Acid O-Methyltransferase Gene Family in Mango ( Mangifera indica L.) with Transcriptional Analysis under Biotic and Abiotic Stresses and the Role of MiCOMT1 in Salt Tolerance. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2639. [PMID: 38473886 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25052639] [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: 01/20/2024] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Caffeic acid O-methyltransferase (COMT) participates in various physiological activities in plants, such as positive responses to abiotic stresses and the signal transduction of phytohormones. In this study, 18 COMT genes were identified in the chromosome-level reference genome of mango, named MiCOMTs. A phylogenetic tree containing nine groups (I-IX) was constructed based on the amino acid sequences of the 71 COMT proteins from seven species. The phylogenetic tree indicated that the members of the MiCOMTs could be divided into four groups. Quantitative real-time PCR showed that all MiCOMT genes have particularly high expression levels during flowering. The expression levels of MiCOMTs were different under abiotic and biotic stresses, including salt and stimulated drought stresses, ABA and SA treatment, as well as Xanthomonas campestris pv. mangiferaeindicae and Colletotrichum gloeosporioides infection, respectively. Among them, the expression level of MiCOMT1 was significantly up-regulated at 6-72 h after salt and stimulated drought stresses. The results of gene function analysis via the transient overexpression of the MiCOMT1 gene in Nicotiana benthamiana showed that the MiCOMT1 gene can promote the accumulation of ABA and MeJA, and improve the salt tolerance of mango. These results are beneficial to future researchers aiming to understand the biological functions and molecular mechanisms of MiCOMT genes.
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- Huiliang Wang
- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control of Tropical Plant Diseases and Pests (Hainan University), Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Salt Tolerant Crops of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- National Key Laboratory for Tropica1 Crop Breeding, Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Tropical Crops, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences Environment and Plant Protection Institute, Haikou 571101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control of Tropical Plant Diseases and Pests (Hainan University), Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Salt Tolerant Crops of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- National Key Laboratory for Tropica1 Crop Breeding, Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Tropical Crops, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences Environment and Plant Protection Institute, Haikou 571101, China
- Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences Tropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute, National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Laboratory of Crop Gene Resources and Germplasm Enhancement in Southern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Tropical Crops Germplasm Resources Genetic Improvement and Innovation of Hainan Province, Haikou 571101, China
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- Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences Tropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute, National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Laboratory of Crop Gene Resources and Germplasm Enhancement in Southern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Tropical Crops Germplasm Resources Genetic Improvement and Innovation of Hainan Province, Haikou 571101, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Tropica1 Crop Breeding, Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Tropical Crops, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences Environment and Plant Protection Institute, Haikou 571101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control of Tropical Plant Diseases and Pests (Hainan University), Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Salt Tolerant Crops of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- National Key Laboratory for Tropica1 Crop Breeding, Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Tropical Crops, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences Environment and Plant Protection Institute, Haikou 571101, China
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- Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences Tropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute, National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Laboratory of Crop Gene Resources and Germplasm Enhancement in Southern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Tropical Crops Germplasm Resources Genetic Improvement and Innovation of Hainan Province, Haikou 571101, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Tropica1 Crop Breeding, Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Tropical Crops, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences Environment and Plant Protection Institute, Haikou 571101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control of Tropical Plant Diseases and Pests (Hainan University), Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Salt Tolerant Crops of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- National Key Laboratory for Tropica1 Crop Breeding, Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Tropical Crops, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences Environment and Plant Protection Institute, Haikou 571101, China
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Jabbari P, Yazdanpanah O, Benjamin DJ, Rezazadeh Kalebasty A. Supplement Use and Increased Risks of Cancer: Unveiling the Other Side of the Coin. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:880. [PMID: 38473246 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16050880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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There is a rising trend in the consumption of dietary supplements, especially among adults, with the purpose of improving health. While marketing campaigns tout the potential health benefits of using dietary supplements, it is critical to evaluate the potential harmful effects associated with these supplements as well. The majority of the scarce research on the potential harmful effects of vitamins focuses on the acute or chronic toxicities associated with the use of dietary supplements. Quality research is still required to further investigate the risks of long-term use of dietary supplements, especially the risk of developing cancers. The present review concentrates on studies that have investigated the association between the risk of developing cancers and associated mortality with the risk of dietary supplements. Such an association has been reported for several vitamins, minerals, and other dietary supplements. Even though several of these studies come with their own shortcomings and critics, they must draw attention to further investigate long-term adverse effects of dietary supplements and advise consumers and healthcare providers to ponder the extensive use of dietary supplements.
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- Parnian Jabbari
- Department of Cell, Molecular and Systems Biology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of California Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA 92868, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of California Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA 92868, USA
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Akhtar S, Ahmed R, Begum K, Das A, Saikia S, Laskar RA, Banu S. Evaluation of morphological traits, biochemical parameters and seeding availability pattern among Citrus limon 'Assam lemon' accessions across Assam. Sci Rep 2024; 14:3886. [PMID: 38365919 PMCID: PMC10873318 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-54392-3] [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: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024] Open
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The Assam lemon is a highly valued Citrus cultivar known for its unique aroma, flavor, and appearance. This study aimed to investigate the morphological, seeding pattern and biochemical variations within 132 populations of Assam lemon from across 22 districts of Assam along with the control samples, with the objective to offer comprehensive understanding that could facilitate the improvement of breeding programs and further improvement of this important cultivar. Clustering based on UPGMA algorithm for morphological and seeding pattern data were analysed at population level, revealed two major clusters, where all the populations of Upper Assam districts were in the same cluster with the original stock (control population). The populations from Tinsukia and Dhemaji districts displayed more close similarities with the control population in comparison to populations of Upper Assam districts. Another interesting observation was regarding flowering patterns, while populations from Upper Assam districts excluding Golaghat district displayed both bisexual and unisexual flowers with less concentration of unisexual flowers, other remaining districts had bisexual and unisexual flowers of almost equal concentration. Unisexual flowers contained only the male reproductive organs with 40 anthers, while bisexual flowers had 36 anthers. Seeding patterns were examined across the districts, and it was found that populations from Tinsukia, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, and the control population exhibited seedless characteristic while populations from other selected districts displayed a combination of seedless and seeded traits. Interestingly, Golaghat district appears as the linking district and showed availability of both seeded and seedless Assam lemon fruit, connecting the regions of Barak valley, Central, Lower, North and Upper Assam. Biochemical analysis showed significant variations across districts, however, the populations from Dhemaji, Tinsukia, Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, and Jorhat districts displayed similarity with the control population. The study also investigated variability in soil nutrient content revealing substantial variation among the populations studied. This comprehensive investigation provides valuable insights into the morphological, seeding pattern, and biochemical diversity within the Assam lemon cultivar. These findings can be instrumental in breeding programs to enhance the cultivar, particularly in producing high-quality seedless fruits to meet consumer demands.
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- Suraiya Akhtar
- Department of Bioengineering and Technology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, 781014, India
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- Department of Bioengineering and Technology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, 781014, India
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- Department of Bioengineering and Technology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, 781014, India
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- Department of Bioengineering and Technology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, 781014, India
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- Horticulture Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Kahikuchi, Guwahati, Assam, 781017, India
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- Department of Botany, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Adarsha Mahavidyalaya (PDUAM), Eraligool, Karimganj, Assam, 788723, India
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- Department of Bioengineering and Technology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, 781014, India.
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Barłóg P. Improving Fertilizer Use Efficiency-Methods and Strategies for the Future. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3658. [PMID: 37896121 PMCID: PMC10610152 DOI: 10.3390/plants12203658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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This editorial introduces our Special Issue entitled "Improving Fertilizer Use Efficiency-Methods and Strategies for the Future". The fertilizer use efficiency (FUE) is a measure of the potential of an applied fertilizer to increase the productivity and utilization of the nutrients present in the soil/plant system. FUE indices are mainly used to assess the effectiveness of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) fertilization. This is due to the low efficiency of use of NPK fertilizers, their environmental side effects and also, in relation to P, limited natural resources. The FUE is the result of a series of interactions between the plant genotype and the environment, including both abiotic and biotic factors. A full recognition of these factors is the basis for proper fertilization in farming practice, aimed at maximizing the FUE. This Special Issue focuses on some key topics in crop fertilization. Due to specific goals, they can be grouped as follows: removing factors that limit the nutrient uptake of plants; improving and/or maintaining an adequate soil fertility; the precise determination of fertilizer doses and application dates; foliar application; the use of innovative fertilizers; and the adoption of efficient genotypes. The most important nutrient in crop production is N. Hence, most scientific research focuses on improving the nitrogen use efficiency (NUE). Obtaining high NUE values is possible, but only if the plants are well supplied with nitrogen-supporting nutrients. In this Special Issue, particular attention is paid to improving the plant supply with P and K.
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- Przemysław Barłóg
- Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Environmental Biogeochemistry, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 71F, 60-625 Poznan, Poland
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Shafiq F, Ahmad A, Anwar S, Nisa MU, Iqbal M, Raza SH, Mahmood A, Ashraf M. Spinel nanocomposite (nMnZnFe 2O 4) synchronously promotes grain yield and Fe-Zn biofortification in non-aromatic rice. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 201:107830. [PMID: 37352697 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107830] [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: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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Soils deficient in essential micro-nutrients produce nutritionally starved crops that do not fulfill human nutritional requirements. This is getting serious since progressively increasing nutritional disorders are being diagnosed in residents of third-world countries like Pakistan. During this study, we synthesized a spinel nanocomposite (nMnZnFe2O4) and investigated its effectiveness in improving the micronutrient status and yield traits of rice. The nMnZnFe2O4 exhibited a cubic structure at the most prominent peak (311); a crystallite size of 44 nm, and an average grain size ranging from 7 to 9 μm. Foliar application of this nanocomposite was performed to 45 days old plants at concentrations 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 mg L-1, and data from rice plant parts (straw, husk, and grain) was recorded at maturity. Agronomic traits like the number of tillers, straw dry weight, root dry biomass, and grain yield per plant were improved by nMnZnFe2O4 application (+34.4% yield). Whereas some biochemical traits like amino acids, soluble sugars, flavonoids, and phenolics varied significantly in rice plant parts compared to the control. Above all, the maximum Zn and Fe concentrations in rice grain were recorded through foliar application of spinel nanocomposite (40 and 50 mg L-1). Therefore, results indicated that micronutrient supply in the form of a nanocomposite could positively regulate nutritional quality and rice grain yield.
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- Fahad Shafiq
- Department of Botany, Government College University Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, 54590, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College Women University Faisalabad, 38000, Faisalabad, Pakistan; Department of Biosciences, University of Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, 54590, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University Faisalabad, 38000, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University Faisalabad, 38000, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Government College University Faisalabad, 38000, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, 54590, Lahore, Pakistan
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Grilli G, Cofré N, Marro N, Videla M, Urcelay C. Shifts from conventional horticulture to agroecology impacts soil fungal diversity in Central Argentina. Mycol Prog 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11557-023-01872-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Grzebisz W, Diatta J, Barłóg P, Biber M, Potarzycki J, Łukowiak R, Przygocka-Cyna K, Szczepaniak W. Soil Fertility Clock-Crop Rotation as a Paradigm in Nitrogen Fertilizer Productivity Control. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:2841. [PMID: 36365294 PMCID: PMC9656335 DOI: 10.3390/plants11212841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The Soil Fertility Clock (SFC) concept is based on the assumption that the critical content (range) of essential nutrients in the soil is adapted to the requirements of the most sensitive plant in the cropping sequence (CS). This provides a key way to effectively control the productivity of fertilizer nitrogen (Nf). The production goals of a farm are set for the maximum crop yield, which is defined by the environmental conditions of the production process. This target can be achieved, provided that the efficiency of Nf approaches 1.0. Nitrogen (in fact, nitrate) is the determining yield-forming factor, but only when it is balanced with the supply of other nutrients (nitrogen-supporting nutrients; N-SNs). The condition for achieving this level of Nf efficiency is the effectiveness of other production factors, including N-SNs, which should be set at ≤1.0. A key source of N-SNs for a plant is the soil zone occupied by the roots. N-SNs should be applied in order to restore their content in the topsoil to the level required by the most sensitive crop in a given CS. Other plants in the CS provide the timeframe for active controlling the distance of the N-SNs from their critical range.
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Trace Element Contents in Petrol-Contaminated Soil Following the Application of Compost and Mineral Materials. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15155233. [PMID: 35955168 PMCID: PMC9369601 DOI: 10.3390/ma15155233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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The global use of petroleum hydrocarbons as raw materials and an energy source in industry results in serious environmental, health, and ecological problems. Consequently, there is growing interest in the development of technologies for the rehabilitation of contaminated areas. This study was undertaken in order to determine the effect of different phytostabilising materials (compost, bentonite, and CaO) on the trace element content in soil contaminated with unleaded petroleum 95 (0, 2.5, 5, and 10 cm3 kg−1 of soil). The doses of petroleum applied to the soil were based on the previously conducted preliminary experiment. The highest petroleum dose (10 cm3 kg−1 of soil) significantly reduced the chromium, zinc, and cobalt contents in the soil. Petroleum increased the cadmium, lead, nickel, and copper contents in the soil. The materials used for phytostabilisation (compost, bentonite, calcium oxide) had a significant effect on the trace element content in the soil. The application of mineral materials (bentonite and calcium oxide) was more effective than the application of compost, compared to the control series (without soil amendments) as they reduced the contents of cadmium, chromium, nickel, and cobalt in the soil to the greatest extent. The reduction effect of bentonite and calcium oxide on the content of these trace elements in the soil was stronger than compost.
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Djemiel C, Dequiedt S, Karimi B, Cottin A, Horrigue W, Bailly A, Boutaleb A, Sadet-Bourgeteau S, Maron PA, Chemidlin Prévost-Bouré N, Ranjard L, Terrat S. Potential of Meta-Omics to Provide Modern Microbial Indicators for Monitoring Soil Quality and Securing Food Production. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:889788. [PMID: 35847063 PMCID: PMC9280627 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.889788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Soils are fundamental resources for agricultural production and play an essential role in food security. They represent the keystone of the food value chain because they harbor a large fraction of biodiversity—the backbone of the regulation of ecosystem services and “soil health” maintenance. In the face of the numerous causes of soil degradation such as unsustainable soil management practices, pollution, waste disposal, or the increasing number of extreme weather events, it has become clear that (i) preserving the soil biodiversity is key to food security, and (ii) biodiversity-based solutions for environmental monitoring have to be developed. Within the soil biodiversity reservoir, microbial diversity including Archaea, Bacteria, Fungi and protists is essential for ecosystem functioning and resilience. Microbial communities are also sensitive to various environmental drivers and to management practices; as a result, they are ideal candidates for monitoring soil quality assessment. The emergence of meta-omics approaches based on recent advances in high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics has remarkably improved our ability to characterize microbial diversity and its potential functions. This revolution has substantially filled the knowledge gap about soil microbial diversity regulation and ecology, but also provided new and robust indicators of agricultural soil quality. We reviewed how meta-omics approaches replaced traditional methods and allowed developing modern microbial indicators of the soil biological quality. Each meta-omics approach is described in its general principles, methodologies, specificities, strengths and drawbacks, and illustrated with concrete applications for soil monitoring. The development of metabarcoding approaches in the last 20 years has led to a collection of microbial indicators that are now operational and available for the farming sector. Our review shows that despite the recent huge advances, some meta-omics approaches (e.g., metatranscriptomics or meta-proteomics) still need developments to be operational for environmental bio-monitoring. As regards prospects, we outline the importance of building up repositories of soil quality indicators. These are essential for objective and robust diagnosis, to help actors and stakeholders improve soil management, with a view to or to contribute to combining the food and environmental quality of next-generation farming systems in the context of the agroecological transition.
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- Christophe Djemiel
- Agroécologie, INRAE, Institut Agro, Université Bourgogne, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon, France
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- Agroécologie, INRAE, Institut Agro, Université Bourgogne, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon, France
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- Agroécologie, INRAE, Institut Agro, Université Bourgogne, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon, France
- Novasol Experts, Dijon, France
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- Agroécologie, INRAE, Institut Agro, Université Bourgogne, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon, France
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- Agroécologie, INRAE, Institut Agro, Université Bourgogne, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon, France
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- Agroécologie, INRAE, Institut Agro, Université Bourgogne, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon, France
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- Agroécologie, INRAE, Institut Agro, Université Bourgogne, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon, France
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- Agroécologie, INRAE, Institut Agro, Université Bourgogne, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon, France
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- Agroécologie, INRAE, Institut Agro, Université Bourgogne, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon, France
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- Agroécologie, INRAE, Institut Agro, Université Bourgogne, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon, France
- Lionel Ranjard,
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- Agroécologie, INRAE, Institut Agro, Université Bourgogne, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon, France
- *Correspondence: Sébastien Terrat,
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Smith P, Keesstra SD, Silver WL, Adhya TK. The role of soils in delivering Nature's Contributions to People. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci 2021; 376:20200169. [PMID: 34365820 DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2020.0169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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This theme issue provides an assessment of the contribution of soils to Nature's Contributions to People (NCP). The papers in this issue show that soils can contribute positively to the delivery of all NCP. These contributions can be maximized through careful soil management to provide healthy soils, but poorly managed, degraded or polluted soils may contribute negatively to the delivery of NCP. Soils are also shown to contribute positively to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Papers in the theme issue emphasize the need for careful soil management. Priorities for soil management must include: (i) for healthy soils in natural ecosystems, protect them from conversion and degradation, (ii) for managed soils, manage in a way to protect and enhance soil biodiversity, health, productivity and sustainability and to prevent degradation, and (iii) for degraded soils, restore to full soil health. Our knowledge of what constitutes sustainable soil management is mature enough to implement best management practices, in order to maintain and improve soil health. The papers in this issue show the vast potential of soils to contribute to NCP. This is not only desirable, but essential to sustain a healthy planet and if we are to deliver sustainable development in the decades to come. This article is part of the theme issue 'The role of soils in delivering Nature's Contributions to People'.
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- Pete Smith
- Institute of Biological and Environmental Science, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Team Soil, Water and Land Use, Wageningen Environmental Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands.,Civil, Surveying and Environmental Engineering and Centre for Water Security and Environmental Sustainability, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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- Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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Smith P, Keesstra SD, Silver WL, Adhya TK, De Deyn GB, Carvalheiro LG, Giltrap DL, Renforth P, Cheng K, Sarkar B, Saco PM, Scow K, Smith J, Morel JC, Thiele-Bruhn S, Lal R, McElwee P. Soil-derived Nature's Contributions to People and their contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci 2021; 376:20200185. [PMID: 34365826 DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2020.0185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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This special issue provides an assessment of the contribution of soils to Nature's Contributions to People (NCP). Here, we combine this assessment and previously published relationships between NCP and delivery on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to infer contributions of soils to the SDGs. We show that in addition to contributing positively to the delivery of all NCP, soils also have a role in underpinning all SDGs. While highlighting the great potential of soils to contribute to sustainable development, it is recognized that poorly managed, degraded or polluted soils may contribute negatively to both NCP and SDGs. The positive contribution, however, cannot be taken for granted, and soils must be managed carefully to keep them healthy and capable of playing this vital role. A priority for soil management must include: (i) for healthy soils in natural ecosystems, protect them from conversion and degradation; (ii) for managed soils, manage in a way to protect and enhance soil biodiversity, health and sustainability and to prevent degradation; and (iii) for degraded soils, restore to full soil health. We have enough knowledge now to move forward with the implementation of best management practices to maintain and improve soil health. This analysis shows that this is not just desirable, it is essential if we are to meet the SDG targets by 2030 and achieve sustainable development more broadly in the decades to come. This article is part of the theme issue 'The role of soils in delivering Nature's Contributions to People'.
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- Pete Smith
- Institute of Biological and Environmental Science, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3UU, UK
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- Soil, Water and Land Use Team, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands.,Civil, Surveying and Environmental Engineering and Centre for Water Security and Environmental Sustainability, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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- Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Soil, Water and Land Use Team, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Departamento de Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Goiás, 74001-970, Goiânia, Brazil.,Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes (cE3c), Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Research Centre for Carbon Solutions, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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- Civil, Surveying and Environmental Engineering and Centre for Water Security and Environmental Sustainability, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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- Department of Land, Air and Water Resources, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Institute of Biological and Environmental Science, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3UU, UK
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- Tribology and Systems Dynamics Laboratory (LTDS-UMR CNRS 5513), National School of Civil Engineering (ENTPE), University of Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Carbon Management and Sequestration Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Human Ecology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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