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Huang J, Feng Y, Xie H, Liu X, Zhang Q, Wang B, Xing B. Biodegradable microplastics aging processes accelerated by returning straw in paddy soil. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 945:173930. [PMID: 38879027 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173930] [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: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Biodegradable microplastics (MPs) have been released into agricultural soils and inevitably undergo various aging processes. Straw return is a popular agricultural management strategy in many countries. However, the effect of straw return on the aging process of biodegradable MPs in flooded paddy soil, which is crucial for studying the characteristics, fate, and environmental implications of biodegradable MPs, remains unclear. Here, we constructed a 180-day microcosm incubation to elucidate the aging mechanism of polylactic acid (PLA)-MPs in straw-enriched paddy soil. This study elucidated that the prominent aging characteristic of PLA-MPs occurred in the straw-enriched paddy soil, accompanied by increased chrominance (76.64-182.3 %), hydrophilicity (2.92-22.07 %), roughness (33.12-58.01 %), and biofilm formation (42.12-100.3 %) for the PLA-MPs, especially with 2 % (w/w) straw return treatment (P < 0.05). A 2 % straw return treatment has significantly impacted ester CO group changes in PLA-MPs, altered the MPs-attached soil bacterial communities composition, strengthened bacterial network structure, and increased soil proteinase K activity. The findings of this work demonstrated that flooded, straw-enriched paddy soil accelerated PLA-MPs aging affected by soil-water chemistry, soil microbe, and soil enzymatic. This study helps to deepen our understanding of the aging process of PLA-MPs in straw return paddy soil. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATION: Microplastics (MPs) are emerging contaminants in the global soil and terrestrial ecosystems. Biodegradable MPs are more likely to be formed and released into agricultural soils during aging. Straw return is a popular agricultural management strategy in many countries. Considering the wide use of plastic film, sewage sludge, plastic-coated fertilizer, and organic fertilizer in agricultural ecosystems, it is crucial to pay attention to the aging process of biodegradable MPs in straw-enriched paddy soil, which has not been adequately emphasized. This aspect has been overlooked in previous studies and threatens ecosystems. This study demonstrated that straw-enriched paddy soil accelerated polylactic acid (PLA)-MPs aging influenced by the dissolved organic matter, microorganisms, and enzyme activity associated with straw decomposition.
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- Junxia Huang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangtze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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Liu J, Yang W, Zhou H, Zia-Ur-Rehman M, Salam M, Ouyang L, Chen Y, Yang L, Wu P. Exploring the mechanisms of organic fertilizers on Cd bioavailability in rice fields: Environmental behavior and effect factors. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 285:117094. [PMID: 39317071 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.117094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2024] [Revised: 09/18/2024] [Accepted: 09/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024]
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The problem of paddy Cadmium (Cd) contamination is currently the focus of global research. Earlier researches have confirmed that utilization of organic fertilizers regulates Cd chemical fraction distribution by increases organic bound Cd. However, environmental behaviours of organic fertilizers in paddy are still lack exploration. Here, we critical reviewed previous publications and proposed a novel research concept to help us better understand it. Three potential impact pathways of utilization of organic fertilizers on the bioavailability of Cd are presented: (i) use of organic fertilizers changes soil physicochemical properties, which directly affects Cd bioavailability by changing chemical form of Cd(II); (ii) use of organic fertilizers increases soil nutrient content, which indirectly regulates Cd supply and bioaccumulation through ion adsorption and competition for ion-transport channels between nutrients and Cd; and (iii) use of organic fertilizers increases activity of microorganisms and efflux of rice root exudates, which indirectly affects Cd bioavailability of through complexation and sequestration of these organic materials with Cd. Meanwhile, dissolved organic matter (DOM) in the rhizosphere of rice is believed to be the key to revealing the effects of organic fertilizers on Cd. DOM is capable of adsorption and complexation-chelation reactions with Cd and the fractionation of Cd(II) is regulated by DOM. Molecular mass, chemical composition, major functional groups and reaction sequence of DOM determine the formation and solubilization of DOM-Cd complexes.
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- Jingbin Liu
- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment (Guizhou University), Ministry of Education, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment (Guizhou University), Ministry of Education, Guiyang 550025, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment of Three Gorges Region, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Research Institute of Fast-growing Trees, Chinese Academy of Forestry, State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Zhanjiang 524022, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment (Guizhou University), Ministry of Education, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment (Guizhou University), Ministry of Education, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment (Guizhou University), Ministry of Education, Guiyang 550025, China
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Zhou H, Wang ZY, Li C, Yuan HW, Hu L, Zeng P, Yang WT, Liao BH, Gu JF. Straw removal reduces Cd availability and rice Cd accumulation in Cd-contaminated paddy soil: Cd fraction, soil microorganism structure and porewater DOC and Cd. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 476:135189. [PMID: 39013317 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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The impacts of straw removal on rice Cd absorption, behaviour of Cd and microbial community in rhizosphere soil were investigated in paddy fields over two consecutive seasons. The results of the experiments in two fields revealed that straw removal promoted the transformation of soil Cd from acid-extractable and oxidisable fraction to residual fraction and reduced soil DTPA-Cd content with the reduction in DOC and Cd ions in soil porewater, thereby decreasing Cd content in rice. Specifically, the Cd content in brown rice of early rice was below 0.2 mg·kg-1 when all rice straw and roots were removed in the slightly Cd-contaminated soils. The α-diversity of soil microbial communities was less influenced by continuous straw removal, β-diversity was altered and the relative abundances of Anaeromyxobacter, Methylocystis and Mycobacterium microbes were increased. Redundancy analysis and network analysis exhibited that soil pH predominantly influenced the microbial community. Path analysis revealed that the Cd content in brown rice could be directly influenced by the soil Total-Cd and DTPA-Cd, as well as soil pH and OM. Straw removal, including roots removal, is an economical and effective technique to reduce Cd accumulation in rice plants.
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- Hang Zhou
- College of Life and Environment Sciences, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; Hunan Provincial Soil Pollution Remediation and Carbon Fixation Engineering Technology Research Center, Changsha 410004, China; Yuelushan Laboratory, Changsha 410000, China.
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- College of Life and Environment Sciences, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.
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- College of Life and Environment Sciences, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Soil Pollution Remediation and Carbon Fixation Engineering Technology Research Center, Changsha 410004, China; Hunan Huanbaoqiao Ecology and Environment Engineering Co., Ltd., Changsha 410205, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Soil Pollution Remediation and Carbon Fixation Engineering Technology Research Center, Changsha 410004, China; Hunan Huanbaoqiao Ecology and Environment Engineering Co., Ltd., Changsha 410205, China.
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- College of Life and Environment Sciences, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; Hunan Provincial Soil Pollution Remediation and Carbon Fixation Engineering Technology Research Center, Changsha 410004, China; Yuelushan Laboratory, Changsha 410000, China.
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- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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- College of Life and Environment Sciences, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.
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- College of Life and Environment Sciences, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; Hunan Provincial Soil Pollution Remediation and Carbon Fixation Engineering Technology Research Center, Changsha 410004, China; Hunan Huanbaoqiao Ecology and Environment Engineering Co., Ltd., Changsha 410205, China; Yuelushan Laboratory, Changsha 410000, China.
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Kou B, Yuan Y, Zhu X, Ke Y, Wang H, Yu T, Tan W. Effect of soil organic matter-mediated electron transfer on heavy metal remediation: Current status and perspectives. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 917:170451. [PMID: 38296063 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Soil contamination by heavy metals poses major risks to human health and the environment. Given the current status of heavy metal pollution, many remediation techniques have been tested at laboratory and contaminated sites. The effects of soil organic matter-mediated electron transfer on heavy metal remediation have not been adequately studied, and the key mechanisms underlying this process have not yet been elucidated. In this review, microbial extracellular electron transfer pathways, organic matter electron transfer for heavy metal reduction, and the factors affecting these processes were discussed to enhance our understanding of heavy metal pollution. It was found that microbial extracellular electrons delivered by electron shuttles have the longest distance among the three electron transfer pathways, and the application of exogenous electron shuttles lays the foundation for efficient and persistent remediation of heavy metals. The organic matter-mediated electron transfer process, wherein organic matter acts as an electron shuttle, promotes the conversion of high valence state metal ions, such as Cr(VI), Hg(II), and U(VI), into less toxic and morphologically stable forms, which inhibits their mobility and bioavailability. Soil type, organic matter structural and content, heavy metal concentrations, and environmental factors (e.g., pH, redox potential, oxygen conditions, and temperature) all influence organic matter-mediated electron transfer processes and bioremediation of heavy metals. Organic matter can more effectively mediate electron transfer for heavy metal remediation under anaerobic conditions, as well as when the heavy metal content is low and the redox potential is suitable under fluvo-aquic/paddy soil conditions. Organic matter with high aromaticity, quinone groups, and phenol groups has a stronger electron transfer ability. This review provides new insights into the control and management of soil contamination and heavy metal remediation technologies.
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- Bing Kou
- College of Urban and Environmental Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China.
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- College of Urban and Environmental Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, China.
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- College of Urban and Environmental Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- International Education College, Beijing Vocational College of Agriculture, Beijing 102442, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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Umair M, Zafar SH, Cheema M, Minhas R, Saeed AM, Saqib M, Aslam M. Unraveling the effects of zinc sulfate nanoparticles and potassium fertilizers on quality of maize and associated health risks in Cd contaminated soils under different moisture regimes. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 896:165147. [PMID: 37392879 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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This study investigated the interactive effects of zinc sulfate nanoparticles (ZnSO4 NPs) and potassium fertilizers (SOP and MOP) on growth and quality of maize (Zea mays L.) under different moisture regimes in cadmium contaminated soils. It seeks to identify how these two different sources of nutrients interact to improve the quality of maize grains and fodder production to ensure food safety and food security under abiotic stresses. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse under two moisture regimes including M1 (non-limiting regime, 20-30 %) and M2 (water-limiting, 10-15 %) at Cd contamination of 20 mg kg-1. The results showed that ZnSO4 NPs combined with potassium fertilizers significantly increased the growth and proximate composition of maize in Cd contaminated soil. Moreover, applied amendments significantly alleviated the stress induced in maize by improving the growth. The greatest increase in maize growth and quality was observed when ZnSO4 NPs were applied in combination with SOP (K2SO4). The results also showed that the interactive effects of ZnSO4 NPs and potassium fertilizers significantly affected the Cd bioavailability in soil and concentration in plants. It was observed that MOP (KCl) enhanced the Cd bioavailability in soil due to presence of Cl anion. In addition, the application of ZnSO4 NPs combined with SOP fertilizer reduced the concentration of Cd in maize grain and shoot, and significantly reduced the probable health risks to humans and cattle. It suggested that this strategy could help to reduce Cd exposure through food consumption and therefore ensure food safety. Our findings suggest that ZnSO4 NPs and SOP can be used synergistically to improve maize crop production and development of agricultural practices in areas affected by Cd contamination. Moreover, by understanding the interactive effects of these two sources of nutrients, this research could help in the management of areas affected by heavy metals contamination. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATION: The application of zinc and potassium fertilizers can increase the biomass of maize, minimize abiotic stresses, and improve the nutritional value of the crop in Cd contaminated soils; this is particularly true when zinc sulfate nanoparticles and sulfate of potash (K2SO4) are used in conjunction. This form of fertilizer management can lead to a greater, more sustainable yield of maize under contaminated soils, which could have a major impact on global food supply. Remediation coupled with agro-production (RCA) not only improves the effectiveness of the process but will also encourage farmers to take part in soil remediation by easy management.
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- Muhammad Umair
- Agricultural Research Station, Bahawalpur 63100, Punjab, Pakistan; Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, 38000, Punjab, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, 38000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- School of Science and the Environment, Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Corner Brook A2H 5G4, Newfoundland, Canada
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- Agricultural Research Station, Bahawalpur 63100, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Soil and Water Testing Laboratory for Research, Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, 38000, Punjab, Pakistan.
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Ding S, Zhang T, Fan B, Fan B, Yin J, Chen S, Zhang S, Chen Q. Enhanced phosphorus fixation in red mud-amended acidic soil subjected to periodic flooding-drying and straw incorporation. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 229:115960. [PMID: 37116675 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Globally, red mud is a solid waste from the aluminum industry, which is rich in iron oxides. It is an effective soil amendment in agriculture that protects connected waters from legacy diffuse phosphorus (P) soil losses. However, other management practices such as flooding and drying and/or organic carbon inputs could potentially alter P fixation in these red mud-amended soils thereby releasing P to waters. The present study was designed and conducted to monitor the mobilization of P in a red mud-amended acidic soil subjected to periodic flooding-drying, straw incorporation, and a mix of both management practices. Sequential extraction and K edge X-ray absorption near-edge structure spectroscopy (k-XANES) were employed to distinguish P fractions/species and the Langmuir model was fitted to evaluate soil P sorption capacity. The content of labile P indicated by CaCl2-P was increased significantly by 101% and 28.7% in the straw incorporation and periodic flooding-drying treatments, while it decreased significantly by 22.3% in the combined periodic flooding-drying with straw incorporation treatment, compared with Control. The inherent phosphate contained in sorghum straw, and the enhanced iron (Fe) reduction and dissolution of Calcium (Ca)-bound P induced by straw addition contributed to mobilization of P in the straw incorporation treatment. In contrast, the increased poorly crystalline Al/Fe oxides-bound P and occluded Fe-bound P fraction in the combined periodic flooding-drying with straw incorporation treatment explains the decrease in CaCl2-P. Furthermore, the increased soil P sorption capacity and the decreased P desorption rate were also responsible for the reduced P loss risk in the treatment. The results of structural equation modelling (SEM) indicated that organically complexed Fe and Fe-bound P were directly affecting P mobilization in the amended soil. Overall, the present study shows that appropriate flooding-drying events coupled with straw incorporation could be a mitigation practice for stabilizing P in red mud-amended soil. However, before it can be applied on a wide scale, multi-point and field trials should be carried out to further evaluate actual environmental implications.
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- Shuai Ding
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, PR China; Organic Recycling Research Institute (Suzhou) of China Agricultural University, Suzhou, 215100, PR China
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- Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, PR China
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