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Mu Z, Zhang W, Chai DF, Lv Q, Tan X, Yuan R, Dong G. Preparation and characterization of slow-release urea fertilizer encapsulated by a blend of starch derivative and polyvinyl alcohol with desirable biodegradability and availability. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 271:132693. [PMID: 38806086 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132693] [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: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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In this study, a novel double-layer slow-release fertilizer (SRF) was developed utilizing stearic acid (SA) as a hydrophobic inner coating and a blend of starch phosphate carbamate (abbreviated as SPC) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as a hydrophilic outer coating (designated as SPCP). The mass ratios of SPC and PVA in the SPCP matrices were systematically optimized by comprehensively checking the water absorbency, water contact angle (WCA), water retention property (WR), and mechanical properties such as percentage elongation at break and tensile strength with FTIR, XRD, EDS, and XPS techniques, etc. Moreover, the optimal SPCP/5:5 demonstrated superior water absorbency with an 80.2 % increase for the total mass compared to natural starch/PVA(NSP), along with desirable water retention capacity in the soil, exhibiting a weight loss of only 48 % over 13 d. Relative to pure urea and SA/NSPU/5:5, SA/SPCPU/5:5 released 50.3 % of its nutrient within 15 h, leading to nearly complete release over 25 h in the aqueous phase, while only 46.6 % of urea was released within 20 d in soil, extending to approximately 30 d. The slow release performance of urea reveals that the diffusion rate of urea release shows a significant decrease with an increase in coating layers. Consequently, this work demonstrated a prospective technology for the exploration of environmentally friendly SRF by integrating biodegradable starch derivatives with other polymers.
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- Zhonghua Mu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China.
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Yuan M, Wu G, Wang J, Liu C, Hu Y, Hu R, Zhou Y, Zhang X, Wang W, Sun Y. Blended controlled-release nitrogen fertilizer increases rice post-anthesis nitrogen accumulation, translocation and nitrogen-use efficiency. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 15:1354384. [PMID: 38742214 PMCID: PMC11089134 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1354384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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One-time application of blended controlled-release nitrogen fertilizer (CRN) has the potential to solve the difficulty of top-dressing fertilizer in the cultivation of rice and reduce the cost of CRN fertilizer application. However, its effects on rice dry matter and nitrogen (N) accumulation and translocation, yield and N-use efficiency (NUE) remain uncertain. Field experiments were carried out at three sites (Mingguang, Chaohu, and Guichi) in the Yangtze River Delta in China to compare the effects of the conventional split applications of urea and the blended CRN and on post-anthesis dry matter and N accumulation and translocation, yield, and NUE in rice at 0, 60, 120, 180, and 240 kg N ha-1. The results showed that at the equal N application rates, compared under the conventional N fertilizer treatment, the blended CRN application significantly increased the rice yield by an average of 0.9-6.9%, mainly due to increase the number of spikelets per panicle. The highest yield achieved with blended CRN treatment occurred at 200 kg N ha-1, with an NUE of 45.9%. Moreover, in comparison to the conventional N fertilizer, the blended CRN treatment increased pre-anthesis N translocation (Pre-NT) by 1.0-19.8%, and the contribution of pre-NT to grain N by 0.2-8.7%, and NUE by 3.2-28.4%. Meanwhile, the blended CRN treatment reduced labor costs by 1800 Yuan ha-1 and enhanced the economic gains by 21.5-68.8%. Therefore, one-time application of blended CRN ≤ 200 kg N ha-1 application rate improved rice yield, NUE, and economic profit compared to equivalent rates of split applied conventional N fertilizers.
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- Manman Yuan
- Key Laboratory of Nutrient Cycling, Resources and Environment of Anhui, Institute of Soil and Fertilizer, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Nutrient Cycling, Resources and Environment of Anhui, Institute of Soil and Fertilizer, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Nutrient Cycling, Resources and Environment of Anhui, Institute of Soil and Fertilizer, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Nutrient Cycling, Resources and Environment of Anhui, Institute of Soil and Fertilizer, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei, China
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- Agricultural Technology Promotion Center of Mingguang, Chuzhou, China
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- Chizhou Academy of Agricultural Science, Chizhou, China
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- Chaohu Agricultural Technology Promotion Center, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Nutrient Cycling, Resources and Environment of Anhui, Institute of Soil and Fertilizer, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Nutrient Cycling, Resources and Environment of Anhui, Institute of Soil and Fertilizer, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Nutrient Cycling, Resources and Environment of Anhui, Institute of Soil and Fertilizer, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei, China
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Yang M, Zhang J, Sun Z, Sun D. All-Natural Plant-Derived Polyurethane as a Substitute of a Petroleum-Based Polymer Coating Material. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:6444-6453. [PMID: 38502525 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c00141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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The development of efficient, biobased polyurethane controlled-release fertilizers from sustainable and eco-friendly biomaterials has received increased research attention, owing to concerns regarding global food security and environmental sustainability. Most previous studies focused on replacing petroleum-based polyols with biopolyols; however, the other main raw material, isocyanate, remained a petrochemical product. Herein, all-natural, plant-derived polyurethane-coated urea was successfully developed using castor oil and biobased isocyanate, and the performance of the coating shell before and after modification was compared. The results showed that the incorporation of a low dose of lauric acid copper into the coating material simultaneously enhanced the hydrophobicity and elasticity of the all-biobased polyurethane membrane, which prolonged the nitrogen release longevity from 3 to 112 days. In addition, the modified membrane showed excellent biodegradability in a soil environment. The novel all-biobased polyurethane coating material and modification technique provide insight for developing sustainable and eco-friendly controlled-release fertilizers.
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- Ming Yang
- College of Land and Environment, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, Liaoning, China
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- College of Land and Environment, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, Liaoning, China
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- College of Land and Environment, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, Liaoning, China
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- College of Water Conservancy, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, Liaoning, China
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Liu M, Li J, Ren B, Liu Y, Liu Z, Zhou T, Cheng D. The water-retaining functional slow-release fertilizer modified by carboxymethyl chitosan. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 328:121744. [PMID: 38220354 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121744] [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: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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To solve the problem of shortage of agricultural water resources and low utilization rate of fertilizer, a slow-release fertilizer based on chitosan modified water retention function was developed. Solution polymerization and semi-interpenetrating network technology were used to load urea aldehyde into carboxymethyl chitosan superabsorbent resin network. This technology realizes the simultaneous slow release of nutrients and water by using modified chitosan, which has important implications for the application of chitosan in agriculture to regulate the soil water and fertilizer conditions. The optimal preparation conditions were: MBA 0.07 %, KPS 0.8 %, AM to AA mass ratio of 0.3:1, CMC content of 10 %, AA neutralization degree 85 %, UF 20 %, AA+AM mass sum of 10 g, reaction temperature 70 °C and reaction time 2 h. The maximum water absorption rate of the optimized NC reached 172.3 g/g. The cumulative release of nitrogen in 30 days was 83.67 %. The application of NC in sandy soil promoted seed germination and growth. The comprehensive results indicate that NC has broad application prospects in arid areas based on its excellent water retention and nutrient release performance.
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- Mingshang Liu
- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, PR China.
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Niu C, Lin Z, Fu Q, Xu Y, Chen Y, Lu L. An eco-friendly versatile superabsorbent hydrogel based on sodium alginate and urea for soil improvement with a synchronous chemical loading strategy. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 327:121676. [PMID: 38171662 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121676] [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: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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In this paper, an eco-friendly versatile superabsorbent material was designed for soil improvement, and a synchronous chemical loading strategy was proposed. In this strategy, urea not only acted as fertilizer but also acted as a crosslinker to construct an alginate network. The microstructure, chemical structure, thermal stability and composition of the obtained SA/urea hydrogel were characterized in detail. Adsorption behavior and application performance in agriculture were evaluated. The results demonstrated that urea had two different conformations in the network. The SA/urea hydrogel had abundant pore structures with excellent water absorption performance. It could not only improve the water retention capacity of soil but also release nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium elements with degradation for as long as 9 weeks. Moreover, the hydrogel could promote plant growth, increase the nutritional composition of plants and inhibit the accumulation of harmful nitrate in plants. With advantages, including biodegradability, high water absorption, controllable degradation, excellent water retention, sustained NPK release and improved plant nutrition value, the SA/urea hydrogel has great potential for soil improvement in agriculture as an eco-friendly versatile water retention agent and can be expected to extend to more fields as a novel superabsorbent material.
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- Chenxi Niu
- Special Glass Key Lab of Hainan Province (Hainan University) & State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Special Glass Key Lab of Hainan Province (Hainan University) & State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Special Glass Key Lab of Hainan Province (Hainan University) & State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Special Glass Key Lab of Hainan Province (Hainan University) & State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Special Glass Key Lab of Hainan Province (Hainan University) & State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Special Glass Key Lab of Hainan Province (Hainan University) & State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China.
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Su N, Ronga X, Xie G, Chang T, Zhang Y, Peng J, Luo G. Effectiveness of a 10-year continuous reduction of controlled-release nitrogen fertilizer on production, nitrogen loss and utilization of double-cropping rice. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:168857. [PMID: 38029997 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Considerable literature has demonstrated the advantage of controlled-release nitrogen (CRN) fertilizer in improving crop productivity. However, few researches have explored the long-term impacts of using CRN fertilizers as alternative to common urea on production and N utilization in double-cropping paddy. To address this gap, our study utilized a database derived from a 10-year field experiment from 2013 to 2022. During early and late rice seasons, compared to common urea (early rice, 150 kg hm-2; late rice, 180 kg hm-2), CRN fertilizer (150 kg hm-2; 180 kg hm-2) input significantly increased yield by 7.4 %, and 11.7 %, as well as N use efficiency (NUE) from 23.0 % and 24.6 % to 33.0 % and 37.5 %, respectively. CRN application significantly reduced N losses, evidenced by decrease in runoff (23.1 % and 19.4 %), leaching (12.7 % and 12.1 %), ammonia volatilization (28.9 % and 30.2 %), and N2O emissions (10.4 % and 16.1 %). A reduction of 10 % in CRN fertilizer input maintained yield. Compared with normal amount, reducing 10, 20, and 30 % CRN input increased NUE by 7.0-7.6 %, 7.3-7.4 %, and 11.6-12.6 %; reduced runoff loss by 16.1-17.9 %, 27.9-30.7 %, and 35.0-37.2 %; decreased leaching loss by 7.6-12.8 %, 18.1-22.6 %, and 26.5-31.4 %; decreased ammonia volatilization by 9.9-12.3 %, 16.3-22.7 %, and 23.2-29.3 %, and decreased N2O loss by 7.8-13.3 %, 12.8-32.8 %, and 20.3-36.9 %, respectively. Soils with CRN input showed higher total and inorganic N contents than the soils with common urea, and the content increased in parallel with CRN fertilizer input. Soil N content and N runoff loss were significantly related to yield and N uptake, and N runoff and leaching losses were significantly related to NUE. These results support the sustainable use of CRN fertilizers as a viable alternative to common urea, indicating that application rate of 135 and 162 kg N hm-2 of early and late rice, respectively, maintain yield and enhance N utilization in double-season paddy of southern China.
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- Ning Su
- College of Resources, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Resources, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Farmland Pollution Control and Agricultural Resources Use, Changsha 410128, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Changsha 410128, China.
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- College of Resources, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Farmland Pollution Control and Agricultural Resources Use, Changsha 410128, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Resources, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Farmland Pollution Control and Agricultural Resources Use, Changsha 410128, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Resources, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Farmland Pollution Control and Agricultural Resources Use, Changsha 410128, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Resources, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Farmland Pollution Control and Agricultural Resources Use, Changsha 410128, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Resources, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Farmland Pollution Control and Agricultural Resources Use, Changsha 410128, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Changsha 410128, China.
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Luo M, Liu Y, Li J, Gao T, Wu S, Wu L, Lai X, Xu H, Hu H, Ma Y. Effects of Straw Returning and New Fertilizer Substitution on Rice Growth, Yield, and Soil Properties in the Chaohu Lake Region of China. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:444. [PMID: 38337978 PMCID: PMC10857592 DOI: 10.3390/plants13030444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Recently, replacing chemical fertilizers with straw returning and new fertilizers has received considerable attention in the agricultural sector, as it is believed to increase rice yield and improve soil properties. However, less is known about rice growth and soil properties in paddy fields with the addition of different fertilizers. Thus, in this paper, we investigated the effects of different fertilizer treatments, including no fertilization (CK), optimized fertilization based on the medium yield recommended fertilizer amount (OF), 4.50 Mg ha-1 straw returning with chemical fertilizers (SF), 0.59 Mg ha-1 slow-release fertilizer with chemical fertilizers (SRF), and 0.60 Mg ha-1 water-soluble fertilizer with chemical fertilizers (WSF), on rice growth, yield, and soil properties through a field experiment. The results show that compared with the OF treatment, the new SF, SRF, and WSF treatments increased plant height, main root length, tiller number, leaf area index, chlorophyll content, and aboveground dry weight. The SF, SRF, and WSF treatments improved rice grain yield by 30.65-32.51% and 0.24-1.66% compared to the CK and OF treatments, respectively. The SRF treatment increased nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) uptake by 18.78% and 28.68%, the harvest indexes of N and P by 1.75% and 0.59%, and the partial productivity of N and P by 2.64% and 2.63%, respectively, compared with the OF treatment. However, fertilization did not significantly affect the average yield, harvest indexes of N and P, and partial productivity of N and P. The contents of TN, AN, SOM, TP, AP, and AK across all the treatments decreased significantly with increasing soil depth, while soil pH increased with soil depth. The SF treatment could more effectively increase soil pH and NH4+-N content compared to the SRF and WSF treatments, while the SRF treatment could greatly enhance other soil nutrients and enzyme activities compared to the SF and WSF treatments. A correlation analysis showed that rice yield was significantly positively associated with tiller number, leaf area index, chlorophyll, soil NO3--N, NH4+-N, SOM, TP, AK, and soil enzyme activity. The experimental results indicate that SRF was the best fertilization method to improve rice growth and yield and enhance soil properties, followed by the SF, WSF, and OF treatments. Hence, the results provide useful information for better fertilization management in the Chaohu Lake region of China.
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- Mei Luo
- College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China; (M.L.)
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- College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China; (M.L.)
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- College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China; (M.L.)
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- College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China; (M.L.)
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- College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China; (M.L.)
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- College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China; (M.L.)
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- Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
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- Station of Agricultural Environment Protection, Chaohu 238006, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China; (M.L.)
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- College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China; (M.L.)
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Wu K, Shi R, Du C, Ma F, Gan F. A facile strategy to fabricate lignocellulose-based slow-release fertilizers via a high-performance treatment of rice straw using deep eutectic solvents. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 257:128582. [PMID: 38056751 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Lignin-based slow-release fertilizers (SRFs) have attracted widespread attention due to their ability to enhance nutrient utilization efficiency and reduce environmental pollution in agricultural production. However, the extraction and separation processes of lignin from biomass sources are intricate, involving substantial quantities of non-reusable toxic reagents. Here, a sustainable and eco-friendly approach using deep eutectic solvents (DES) was employed to treat rice straw, effectively dissolving the lignin present. Subsequently, the in-situ lignin regeneration was facilitated through the addition of a zinc chloride solution. The regenerated lignin was tightly wrapped around and connected to cellulose micro/nanofibers, forming a homogeneous slurry. A simple coating technique was employed to uniformly coat urea particles with the lignocellulosic slurry, yielding lignocellulose-based SRFs. Results revealed that the nutrient release of the lignocellulose-based coated fertilizers in water exceeded 56 days. A pot trial demonstrated that the application of lignocellulose-based SRFs significantly promoted the growth of rice and improved grain yield (by 10.7 %) and nitrogen use efficiency (by 34.4 %) compared to the urea treatment in rice production. Furthermore, the DES demonstrated consistently high efficiency in biomass processing even after four cycles of reuse. This green strategy offers a novel approach for the preparation of SRFs coating materials, promoting agricultural sustainability.
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- Ke Wu
- College of Environment and Ecology, Jiangsu Open University, Nanjing 210017, China
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Jiangsu Open University, Nanjing 210017, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Jiangsu Open University, Nanjing 210017, China.
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Seok YJ, Park JH. Reducing nitrogen leaching using wood vinegar treated in urea-fertilized soil. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:7138-7145. [PMID: 38157171 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31517-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Wood vinegar (WV) is known to retard the release of ammonium (NH4+) from urea by inhibiting urea hydrolysis. However, the effect of WV on nitrogen leaching in soil is not known, and there are few studies on the effect of WV on microbial activity although WV exhibits antibacterial properties against pathogens in agriculture. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of WV on controlling nitrogen leaching and soil microbial activity. Soils were treated with urea and WV, and the available inorganic nitrogen concentrations in the soil were compared with those from soils treated with N-(n-butyl)thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT), a commonly used urease inhibitor. The nitrate concentration in the soil was significantly decreased in the WV treatment, although the ammonium concentration was not affected by the WV treatment. Basal soil respiration was significantly increased in the WV and NBPT treatments although the microbial biomass was increased in the urea only treatment. The ammonium nitrogen concentration in the leachate was not significantly different in the WV and urea-treated soil compared to the urea-only treatment. However, the nitrate leaching increased in the soil treated only with urea at 16 days after the treatment although there was no statistically significant difference in the total leached nitrate. Therefore, WV can be used to reduce nitrogen leaching and enhance soil microbial activity.
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- Yeong Ju Seok
- Department of Environmental and Biological Chemistry, Chungbuk National University, 1 Chungdae-Ro, Seowon-Gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental and Biological Chemistry, Chungbuk National University, 1 Chungdae-Ro, Seowon-Gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk, 28644, Republic of Korea.
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Faqir Y, Chai Y, Jakhar AM, Luo T, Liao S, Kalhoro MT, Tan C, Sajid S, Hu S, Luo J, Liu S, Umer N, Ma J. Chitosan microspheres-based controlled-release nitrogen fertilizers improve the biological characteristics of Brassica rapa ssp. pekinensis and the soil. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127124. [PMID: 37776931 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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Present study investigates the impact of chitosan microspheres-based controlled-release nitrogen fertilizer (Cm-CRNFs) on biological characteristics of Brassica rapa ssp. pekinensis (Chinese cabbage) and soil. The study was carried out under various four treatments, urea (0.8033 g), blank chitosan microspheres (without urea), Cm-CRNFs (0.8033 g), and a control group (CK). The results indicated that Cm-CRNFs significantly prolonged the nitrogen release and enhanced the plant shoot length, shoot diameter, number of branches, pods, total amino acids, and vitamin C of Brassica rapa ssp. pekinensis as well as increased the soil nutrient availability. Chao index of bacterial diversity analysis showed a significant reduction of 15.89 % in Cm-CRNFs, but the Shannon index value in Cm-CRNFs was increased by 23.55 % compared to CK. Furthermore, Cm-CRNFs treatment significantly influenced genus richness level of Arthrobacter, Archangium, Bacillus, and Flavihumibacter. Moreover, relative abundance of bacteria significantly enhanced Cm-CRNFs, including Acidobacteriota, Acitinobacteriota, Cloroflexi, Cyanobacteria, and Patescibacteria. Soil enzyme activity such as: urease, acid phosphatase, and catalase enzymes in Cm-CRNFs and urea treatment significantly increased. Besides, other enzymes such as: cellulase and β-glucosidase activity decreased in the Cm-CRNFs treatment. It was concluded that Cm-CRNFs potentially prolonged discharge of micro/macronutrients and improved soil bacterial diversity, which ultimately enhanced the soil fertility and improved the soil enzyme activity.
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- Yahya Faqir
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China; Institute of Plant Sciences, University of Sindh, Jamshoro 76060, Pakistan
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Mianyang Teachers' College, Mianyang 621000, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China; Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, Binhai 2nd Road, Shenzhen 518120, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China
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- School of Environment and Resources, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China.
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Shanmugavel D, Rusyn I, Solorza-Feria O, Kamaraj SK. Sustainable SMART fertilizers in agriculture systems: A review on fundamentals to in-field applications. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 904:166729. [PMID: 37678530 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Agriculture will face the issue of ensuring food security for a growing global population without compromising environmental security as demand for the world's food systems increases in the next decades. To provide enough food and reduce the harmful effects of chemical fertilization and improper disposal or reusing of agricultural wastes on the environment, will be required to apply current technologies in agroecosystems. Combining biotechnology and nanotechnology has the potential to transform agricultural practices and offer answers to both immediate and long-term issues. This review study seeks to identify, categorize, and characterize the so-called smart fertilizers as the future frontier of sustainable agriculture. The conventional fertilizer and smart fertilizers in general are covered in the first section of this review. Another key barrier preventing the widespread use of smart fertilizers in agriculture is the high cost of materials. Nevertheless, smart fertilizers are widely represented on the world market and are actively used in farms that have already switched to sustainable technologies. The advantages and disadvantages of various raw materials used to create smart fertilizers, with a focus on inorganic and organic materials, synthetic and natural polymers, along with their physical and chemical preparation processes, are contrasted in the following sections. The rate and the mechanism of release are covered. The purpose of this study is to provide a deep understanding of the advancements in smart fertilizers during the last ten years. Trends are also recognized and studied to provide insight for upcoming agricultural research projects.
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- Divya Shanmugavel
- Programa de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, CINVESTAV - IPN, Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Group, A. Postal 14-760, 07360 CDMX, Mexico
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- Department of Ecology and Sustainable Environmental Management, Viacheslav Chornovil Institute of Sustainable Development, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Stepan Bandera St., 12, Lviv, 79013, Ukraine
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- Department of Chemistry, CINVESTAV - IPN, Hydrogen, and Fuel Cells Group, A. Postal 14-760, 07360 CDMX, Mexico.
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)-Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Unidad Altamira (CICATA-Altamira), Carretera Tampico-Puerto Industrial Altamira Km 14.5, C. Manzano, Industrial Altamira, 89600 Altamira, Tamps., Mexico.
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Riseh RS, Vazvani MG, Kennedy JF. The application of chitosan as a carrier for fertilizer: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 252:126483. [PMID: 37625747 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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The smart combination of agriculture and other sciences can greatly reduce the limits of fertilizer use. Chitosan is a linear amino polysaccharide with a rigid structure which has hydrophilic and crystal properties. The formation of intermolecular hydrogen bonds the presence of reactive groups and cross-linking, the formation of salts with organic and inorganic acids with complexing and chelating properties ionic conductivity, film formation are the characteristics of chitosan. With the presence of amino groups, chitosan can form a complex with other compounds and also enter the vascular system of plants and lead to the activation of metabolic-physiological pathways of plants. This polymeric compound can bond with other natural polymers and in combination with fertilizers and nutritional elements, on the one hand, it can provide the nutritional needs of the plant and on the other hand, it also helps to improve the soil texture. Chitosan nanomaterials as a Next-generation fertilizers act as plant immune system enhancers through slow, controlled, and targeted delivery of nutrients to plants. Chitosan can assist agricultural researchers and has become an ideal and effective option with its many applications in various fields.
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- Roohallah Saberi Riseh
- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, 7718897111 Rafsanjan, Iran.
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, 7718897111 Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Chembiotech Laboratories Ltd, WR15 8FF Tenbury Wells, United Kingdom.
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Barreras-Urbina C, Rodríguez-Félix F, Cárdenas-López JL, Plascencia-Jatomea M, Pérez-Tello M, Ledesma-Osuna AI, Madera-Santana TJ, Tapia-Hernández JA, Castro-Enríquez DD. Effect of a Prolonged-Release System of Urea on Nitrogen Losses and Microbial Population Changes in Two Types of Agricultural Soil. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:42319-42328. [PMID: 38024718 PMCID: PMC10652818 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c04572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Urea is the nitrogen-containing fertilizer most used in agricultural fields; however, the nutrient given by the urea is lost into the environment. The aim of this research was to determine the effect of two soil textures by applying a prolonged-release system of urea (PRSU) on the N losses. This research shows an important decrease of the nitrate and ammonium losses from 24.91 to 87.94%. Also, the microbiological population increases after the application of the PRSU. It was concluded that both soil textures presented the same loss-reduction pattern, where the N from the nitrates and ammonium was reduced in the leachates, increasing the quality of the soil and the microbial population in both soil textures after the PRSU application.
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- Carlos
Gregorio Barreras-Urbina
- Departamento
de Investigación y Posgrado en Alimentos (DIPA), Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora 83000 Mexico
- Centro
de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A. C., Coordinación de Tecnología de Alimentos
de Origen Vegetal, Carretera
Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas Núm. 46. La Victoria, C.P., 83304 Hermosillo, Sonora México
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- Departamento
de Investigación y Posgrado en Alimentos (DIPA), Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora 83000 Mexico
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- Departamento
de Investigación y Posgrado en Alimentos (DIPA), Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora 83000 Mexico
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- Departamento
de Investigación y Posgrado en Alimentos (DIPA), Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora 83000 Mexico
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- Departamento
de Ingeniería Química y Metalurgia, Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora 83000 Mexico
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- Departamento
de Investigación y Posgrado en Alimentos (DIPA), Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora 83000 Mexico
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- Centro
de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A. C., Coordinación de Tecnología de Alimentos
de Origen Vegetal, Carretera
Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas Núm. 46. La Victoria, C.P., 83304 Hermosillo, Sonora México
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- Departamento
de Investigación y Posgrado en Alimentos (DIPA), Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora 83000 Mexico
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Zhao C, Zhang J, Wu Z, Yue Q, Zhao L, Guo S, Zhang X. Urea-Straw-Starch Fertilizer with Tunable Water- and Nutrient-Retaining Properties Assisted by High-Energy Electron-Beam Irradiation. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:32331-32339. [PMID: 37720741 PMCID: PMC10500643 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c07787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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A novel type of water- and nutrient-retaining fertilizer (WNRF) was prepared by mixing, melting, and extruding high-energy electron-beam (HEEB)-irradiated corn straw, urea, and starch. HEEB irradiation technique effectively killed pathogenic microorganisms in straw and further improved the adsorption and binding capacity of straw to urea and water. Compared to nonirradiated HEEB samples, the optimal WNRF improved the water retention rate by 25.63%, the migrate-to-surface loss control rate by 60.2%, and the leaching loss control rate by 34.71%, respectively. Thus, it effectively facilitated the growth of pak choi with a 24% increase in the dry matter weight of the shoot. This work provides a promising approach to improve water and nutrient availability in arid and semi-arid regions and to promote the efficient utilization of straw resources.
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- Chen Zhao
- National
Engineering Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, Anhui Agricultural University, 230036 Hefei, P. R. China
- Shandong
Provincial Key Laboratory of Food and Fermentation Engineering, Shandong
Food Ferment Industry Research & Design Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of
Sciences), 250013 Jinan, P. R. China
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- Key
Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy
of Sciences, 230031 Hefei, P.
R. China
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- Key
Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy
of Sciences, 230031 Hefei, P.
R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Shandong
Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), 250353 Jinan, P. R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Shandong
Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), 250353 Jinan, P. R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Shandong
Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), 250353 Jinan, P. R. China
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- National
Engineering Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, Anhui Agricultural University, 230036 Hefei, P. R. China
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Khourchi S, Elhaissoufi W, Ibnyasser A, Haddine M, Ghani R, Zeroual Y, Delaplace P, Bargaz A. Integrated use of polyphosphate and P-solubilizing bacteria enhanced P use efficiency and growth performance of durum wheat. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1211397. [PMID: 37476670 PMCID: PMC10354339 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1211397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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Coupling phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) with P fertilizers, including polyphosphates (PolyP), was reported as eco-efficient approach to enhance P use efficiency. Although PSB have been recently reported to hydrolyze PolyP, the plant growth promoting mechanisms of PolyP-PSB co-application were not yet uncovered. This study aims to evaluate the effect of a PSB consortium (PSBCs) on growth, P use efficiency (PUE), and wheat yield parameters under PolyP (PolyB) application. Co-application of PolyB-PSBCs significantly enhanced wheat growth at 75 days after sowing (DAS) compared to 30 DAS. A significant increase in shoot dry biomass (47%), shoot inorganic P content (222%), PUE (91%), and root P absorption efficiency (RPAE, 99%) was noted compared to unfertilized plants. Similarly, the PolyB-PSBCs co-application enhanced morphological root traits at 30 DAS, while acid phosphatase activities (root and rhizosphere), RPAE, and PUE were significantly increased at 75 DAS. The improved wheat P acquisition could be attributed to a lower investment in root biomass production, and significant induction of acid phosphatase activity in roots and rhizosphere soil under PolyB-PSBCs co-application. Consequently, the PolyB-PSBCs co-application significantly improved aboveground performance, which is reflected by increased shoot nutrient contents (P 300%, K 65%), dry weight (54%), and number (50%) of spikes. Altogether, this study provides relevant evidence that co-application of PolyP-PSBCs can be an integrated and environmentally preferred P fertilization approach owing to the dual effects of PolyP and PSBCs on wheat PUE.
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- Said Khourchi
- Agrobiosciences Program, College for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, , Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Ben Guerir, Morocco
- TERRA – Teaching and Research Center, Plant Sciences, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Université de Liège, Gembloux, Belgium
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- Agrobiosciences Program, College for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, , Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Agrobiosciences Program, College for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, , Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Agrobiosciences Program, College for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, , Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Agrobiosciences Program, College for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, , Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Situation Innovation, OCP Group, Jorf Lasfar, El Jadida, Morocco
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- TERRA – Teaching and Research Center, Plant Sciences, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Université de Liège, Gembloux, Belgium
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- Agrobiosciences Program, College for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, , Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Ben Guerir, Morocco
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Wang R, Liu S, Ma Z. Recent Development of Versatile Polyphenol Platforms in Fertilizers and Pesticides. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023. [PMID: 37318564 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c01952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The utilization of agrochemicals has been of significant importance in both the cultivation and disease control of crops. The development of advanced agrochemicals that are both effective and eco-friendly has been made possible through the use of slow delivery platforms and surface modification technology. Inspired by the nature of mussel adhesion, polyphenolic platforms with versatile properties have been extensively employed in various applications, including agro-food, owing to their ability to flexibly modulate chemical and surface characteristics. This mini-review highlights the development of polyphenols, such as polydopamine and tannic acid, in the field of agrochemicals, particularly in the design and production of novel fertilizers and pesticides. The synthetic approach, active ingredient release performance, foliar adhesion, and design of polyphenolic-based agrochemicals in recent years have been discussed to explore their potential applications and limitations. We believe that utilizing versatile polyphenolic materials and their characteristics for agro-food applications can provide innovative ideas and suggestions for developing novel agrochemicals suitable for modern and sustainable horticulture and agriculture.
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- Ruili Wang
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Analysis and Testing Center, Shihezi University, Shihezi Xinjiang 832003, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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Zhang H, Liang H, Xing L, Ding W, Geng Z, Xu C. Cellulose-based slow-release nitrogen fertilizers: Synthesis, properties, and effects on pakchoi growth. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125413. [PMID: 37327921 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The application of most slow-release fertilizers is limited by complex preparation processes and short slow-release periods. In this study, carbon spheres (CSs) were prepared by a hydrothermal method using cellulose as the raw material. Using CSs as the fertilizer carrier, three new carbon-based slow-release nitrogen fertilizers were prepared using direct mixing (SRF-M), water-soluble immersion adsorption (SRFS), and co-pyrolysis (SRFP) methods, respectively. Examination of the CSs revealed regular and ordered surface morphology, enrichment of functional groups on the surfaces, and good thermal stability. Elemental analysis showed that SRF-M was rich in nitrogen (total nitrogen content of 19.66 %). Soil-leaching tests showed that the total cumulative nitrogen release of SRF-M and SRF-S was 55.78 % and 62.98 %, respectively, which greatly slowed down the release of nitrogen. Pot experiment results revealed that SRF-M significantly promoted the growth of pakchoi and improved crop quality. Thus, SRF-M was more effective in practical applications than the other two slow-release fertilizers. Mechanistic studies showed that CN, -COOR, pyridine-N and pyrrolic-N participated in nitrogen release. This study thus provides a simple, effective, and economical method for the preparation of slow-release fertilizers, providing new directions for further research and the develop of new slow-release fertilizers.
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- Hongwei Zhang
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Northwest Plant Nutrition and Agro-Environment in Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, China.
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Northwest Plant Nutrition and Agro-Environment in Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, China.
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Chen X, Yang H, Zhang L, Li Z, Xue Y, Wang R, Fan X, Sun S. Green construction and release mechanism of lignin-based double-layer coated urea. BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS 2023; 16:97. [PMID: 37291654 DOI: 10.1186/s13068-023-02355-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lignin played an important role in the establishment of coated fertilizers coating material as a substitute for petrochemical raw materials. However, so far, the lignin-based coated fertilizers was limited in only the poor slow-release performance. To achieve good slow-release performance of lignin-based coated fertilizers, hydrophilic of lignin need to be resolved to establish an green and better controllable lignin-based coated fertilizers. RESULTS In the study, a novel green double layer coating with lignin-based polyurethane (LPU) as the inner coating and epoxy resin (EP) as the outer coating was effectively constructed for coated urea. Fourier transform infrared spectra confirmed that lignin and polycaprolactone diol successfully reacted with Hexamethylene diisocyanate. The loss weight and water contact angle (WCA, 75.6-63.6°) of the LPUs decreased with the increased lignin content. The average particle hardness of the lignin-based double-layer coated urea (LDCU) first increased from 58.1 N (lignin of 30%) to 67.0 N (lignin of 60%), but then decreased to 62.3 N (lignin of 70%). The release longevity of the coated urea was closely related to the preparation parameters of the coating material. The optimal cumulative nutrient release rate (79.4%) of LDCU was obtained (lignin of 50%, -CNO/-OH molar ratios of 1.15, EP of 35%, and coating ratio of 5%). The aggregates of hydrone on the LDCU caused the dissolution and swelling of nutrients, and then the diffusion of nutrients through the concentration gradient. CONCLUSIONS A though the nutrient release of the LDCUs was affected by many factors, the successful development of the LDCUs will help improve the rapid development of the coated fertilizer industry.
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- Xiaojuan Chen
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China.
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Das S, Dalei G. In situ forming dialdehyde xanthan gum-gelatin Schiff-base hydrogels as potent controlled release fertilizers. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 875:162660. [PMID: 36894095 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162660] [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: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Controlled release fertilizer (CRF) hydrogels have blossomed into promising materials in agriculture owing to the sustained release of the fertilizer and also as soil conditioner. Apart from the traditional CRF hydrogels; Schiff-base hydrogels have garnered significant thrust that release nitrogen slowly in addition to reducing the environmental pollution. Herein, we have fabricated Schiff-base CRF hydrogels composed of dialdehyde xanthan gum (DAXG) and gelatin. The formation of the hydrogels was accomplished via the simplistic in situ crosslinking reaction between the aldehyde groups of DAXG and the amino groups of gelatin. The hydrogels acquired a compact network upon increasing the DAXG content in the matrix. The phytotoxic assay on different plants indicated the hydrogels to be nontoxic. The hydrogels demonstrated good water-retention behaviour in soil, along with reusability even after 5 cycles. A controlled release profile for urea was evident from the hydrogels wherein macromolecular relaxation played a crucial role in the release mechanism. Growth assays on Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) plant presented an intuitive evaluation on the growth and water-holding capacity of the CRF hydrogel. The present work demonstrated a facile preparation of CRF hydrogels to enhance the utilization of urea and retain soil humidity as fertilizer carriers.
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- Subhraseema Das
- Department of Chemistry, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack 753003, Odisha, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar 751029, Odisha, India
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Eddarai EM, El Mouzahim M, Ragaoui B, El Addaoui S, Boussen R, Warad I, Bellaouchou A, Zarrouk A. Chitosan/kaolinite clay biocomposite as a sustainable and environmentally eco-friendly coating material for slow release NPK fertilizers: Effect on soil nutrients and tomato growth. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:125019. [PMID: 37224897 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125019] [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: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Soil nutrient availability and non-biodegradation of some polymer-based slow-release fertilizers (SRFs) have a direct impact on crop production and soil ecological quality. Proper fertilization practices can lead to obviating adverse effects of over-fertilization on soil nutrients and, consequently, on crop yields. This work aims to assess the effect of a durable liner material based on biodegradable polymers on soil nutrient availability and tomato growth. For this purpose, Chitosan composite (CsGC) was adopted as a durable coating material, including clay as a reinforcing coating material. The influence of chitosan composite coating (CsGC) on the sustained nutrient release of coated NPK fertilizer (NPK/CsGC) was studied. Scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDX) were used to examine the coated NPK granules. Results revealed that the proposed coating film improved the mechanical strength of the NPK fertilizer and enhanced water retention capacity of the soil. The agronomic investigation has also proved their outstanding potential to boost chlorophyll content, biomass, and tomato metabolism. Furthermore, the surface response study confirmed a strong correlation between tomato quality and representative soil nutrients. Therefore, kaolinite clay, as part of the coating system, can be an effective way to improve tomato quality and maintain soil nutrients during tomato ripening.
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- El Mehdi Eddarai
- Laboratory of Materials, Nanotechnology, and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Av. Ibn Battouta, Agdal-Rabat BP 1014, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Nanotechnology, and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Av. Ibn Battouta, Agdal-Rabat BP 1014, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Nanotechnology, and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Av. Ibn Battouta, Agdal-Rabat BP 1014, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Nanotechnology, and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Av. Ibn Battouta, Agdal-Rabat BP 1014, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Nanotechnology, and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Av. Ibn Battouta, Agdal-Rabat BP 1014, Morocco
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- Department of Chemistry, AN-Najah National University, P.O. Box 7, Nablus, Palestine
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- Laboratory of Materials, Nanotechnology, and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Av. Ibn Battouta, Agdal-Rabat BP 1014, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Nanotechnology, and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Av. Ibn Battouta, Agdal-Rabat BP 1014, Morocco.
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Palansooriya KN, Dissanayake PD, Igalavithana AD, Tang R, Cai Y, Chang SX. Converting food waste into soil amendments for improving soil sustainability and crop productivity: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 881:163311. [PMID: 37044338 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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One-third of the annual food produced globally is wasted and much of the food waste (FW) is unutilized; however, FW can be valorized into value-added industrial products such as biofuel, chemicals, and biomaterials. Converting FW into soil amendments such as compost, vermicompost, anaerobic digestate, biofertilizer, biochar, and engineered biochar is one of the best nutrient recovery and FW reuse approaches. The soil application of FW-based amendments can improve soil fertility, increase crop production, and reduce contaminants by altering soil's chemical, physical, microbial, and faunal properties. However, the efficiency of the amendment for improving ecosystem sustainability depends on the type of FW, conversion method, application rate, soil type, and crop type. Engineered biochar/biochar composite materials produced using FW have been identified as promising amendments for soil remediation, reducing commercial fertilizer usage, and increasing soil nutrient use efficiency. The development of quality standards and implementation of policies and regulations at all stages of the food supply chain are necessary to manage (reduce and re-use) FW.
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China; Department of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta, Edmonton T6G 2E3, Canada.
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Fabbri F, Bischof S, Mayr S, Gritsch S, Jimenez Bartolome M, Schwaiger N, Guebitz GM, Weiss R. The Biomodified Lignin Platform: A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15071694. [PMID: 37050308 PMCID: PMC10096731 DOI: 10.3390/polym15071694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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A reliance on fossil fuel has led to the increased emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs). The excessive consumption of raw materials today makes the search for sustainable resources more pressing than ever. Technical lignins are mainly used in low-value applications such as heat and electricity generation. Green enzyme-based modifications of technical lignin have generated a number of functional lignin-based polymers, fillers, coatings, and many other applications and materials. These bio-modified technical lignins often display similar properties in terms of their durability and elasticity as fossil-based materials while also being biodegradable. Therefore, it is possible to replace a wide range of environmentally damaging materials with lignin-based ones. By researching publications from the last 20 years focusing on the latest findings utilizing databases, a comprehensive collection on this topic was crafted. This review summarizes the recent progress made in enzymatically modifying technical lignins utilizing laccases, peroxidases, and lipases. The underlying enzymatic reaction mechanisms and processes are being elucidated and the application possibilities discussed. In addition, the environmental assessment of novel technical lignin-based products as well as the developments, opportunities, and challenges are highlighted.
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Saha BK, Rose MT, Van Zwieten L, Wong VNL, Rose TJ, Patti AF. Fate and recovery of nitrogen applied as slow release brown coal-urea in field microcosms: 15N tracer study. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. PROCESSES & IMPACTS 2023; 25:648-658. [PMID: 36807379 DOI: 10.1039/d2em00482h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The over-use of synthetic nitrogen (N) fertilisers for crop production can cause environmental pollution through leaching and gaseous losses, resulting in low N use efficiency (NUE). Previous work has shown that brown coal (BC) combined with urea can slow down the fertiliser-N release to better synchronise soil N supply with crop N demand. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of granulated BC-urea (BCU) applied to sweet corn on NUE, fate and recovery of fertiliser-N using an 15N tracer technique. In this in-field microcosm study, 10 atom percent enriched 15N-labelled urea (46% N) and BCU (20% N) were applied as N fertilisers at rates of 90 or 180 kg N ha-1. On average, BCU fertiliser reduced the urea-derived 15N losses as nitrous oxide (N2O) by 64%, ammonia (NH3) by 73% and downward movement of total N by 59% compared to urea. Reduced losses of applied BCU fertiliser-15N were associated with significantly increased microbial immobilisation, soil retention and availability of fertiliser-15N to plants for longer periods of time, compared with urea. As a result, BCU enhanced cob yield by an average of 23%, 15N uptake by 21% and fertiliser NUE by 21% over urea. The plant recovery of fertiliser-15N was significantly higher from BCU (59%) than the recovery from urea (38%). Moreover, mining of native soil-N was lower when the N-fertiliser source was BCU cf. urea, suggesting that BCU could be used as a more N-efficient alternative to urea in cropping systems.
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- Biplob K Saha
- School of Chemistry, Monash University, Clayton, 3800, Victoria, Australia.
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- NSW Department of Primary Industries, Wollongbar Primary Industries Institute, Wollongbar, NSW, 2477, Australia
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- NSW Department of Primary Industries, Wollongbar Primary Industries Institute, Wollongbar, NSW, 2477, Australia
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- School of Earth, Atmosphere & Environment, Monash University, Clayton, 3800, Victoria, Australia
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- Southern Cross Plant Science, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW, 2480, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Monash University, Clayton, 3800, Victoria, Australia.
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Boarino A, Klok HA. Opportunities and Challenges for Lignin Valorization in Food Packaging, Antimicrobial, and Agricultural Applications. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:1065-1077. [PMID: 36745923 PMCID: PMC10015462 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c01385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The exploration of renewable resources is essential to help transition toward a more sustainable materials economy. The valorization of lignin can be a key component of this transition. Lignin is an aromatic polymer that constitutes approximately one-third of the total lignocellulosic biomass and is isolated in huge quantities as a waste material of biofuel and paper production. About 98% of the 100 million tons of lignin produced each year is simply burned as low-value fuel, so this renewable polymer is widely available at very low cost. Lignin has valuable properties that make it a promising material for numerous applications, but it is far from being fully exploited. The aim of this Perspective is to highlight opportunities and challenges for the use of lignin-based materials in food packaging, antimicrobial, and agricultural applications. In the first part, the ongoing research and the possible future developments for the use of lignin as an additive to improve mechanical, gas and UV barrier, and antioxidant properties of food packaging items will be treated. Second, the application of lignin as an antimicrobial agent will be discussed to elaborate on the activity of lignin against bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Finally, the use of lignin in agriculture will be presented by focusing on the application of lignin as fertilizer.
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- Alice Boarino
- Institut
des Matériaux and Institut des Sciences et Ingénierie
Chimiques, Laboratoire des Polymères, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Station 12, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institut
des Matériaux and Institut des Sciences et Ingénierie
Chimiques, Laboratoire des Polymères, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Station 12, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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Fan Y, Huang R, Liu Q, Cao Q, Guo R. Synthesis of zeolite A from fly ash and its application in the slow release of urea. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 158:47-55. [PMID: 36634511 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2022.12.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The study focused on the transformation of coal fly ash to zeolite A (ZA) as a potential carrier for the slow release of urea. After being treated with HCl aqueous solution and NaOH successively, SiO2 and Al2O3 were converted into sodium silicoaluminate. The obtained silicoaluminate was then heated with NaAlO2 in an aqueous NaOH solution at 70-110 °C for 3-18 h and zeolite A was successfully prepared according to the X-ray diffraction measurements. By changing the hydrothermal temperature and time, ZA could reach 237.3 mmol/100 g in maximum cation exchange capacity. ZA impregnated with urea (ZA-U) at a mass ratio of more than 5:1 exhibited slow release of urea and the kinetics release mechanism of ZA-U was proposed. The plant growth test proved that the slow release of urea from ZA-U can promote the growth of maize seedling.
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- Yifei Fan
- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China.
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- Shandong Industrial Engineering Laboratory of Biogas Production & Utilization, Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266101, China; Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao 266101, China; Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao 266101, China.
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- Shandong Industrial Engineering Laboratory of Biogas Production & Utilization, Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266101, China; Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao 266101, China; Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao 266101, China.
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Liu Y, Yang Z, Zhu C, Zhang B, Li H. The Eco-Agricultural Industrial Chain: The Meaning, Content and Practices. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:3281. [PMID: 36833976 PMCID: PMC9960055 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. Resource-saving and environmentally friendly industrial structures, production, and living modes are pursued continuously for sustainable ecological development. According to the Second National Pollution-Source Survey, agricultural non-point pollution is still the most important source of the current water pollution. In order to improve the water environment and control the pollution, the meaning and content of the eco-agricultural industrial chain was introduced. Based on this conception, the eco-agricultural industrial chain, integrating a whole circular system with different sessions of crop farming, animal breeding, agricultural product processing, and rural living, was innovatively put forward to control the agricultural non-point pollution and protect the water environment systematically for the first time in this paper. The sustainable development was realized at a large scale from the reduction and harmlessness at the source, resource utilization in the process, and ecological restoration in the end. Core techniques were innovated based on the integration of agricultural industries to achieve the high-quality and green development of agriculture. The system included ecological breeding technologies, ecological cultivation technologies, as well as rural sewage treatment and recycling technologies, in the principle of reduce, reuse, and resource. Based on this, the agricultural production changed from the traditional mode of "resources-products-wastes" to the circulation pattern of "resources-products-renewable resources-products". Thus, the final aim could be achieved to realize the material's multilevel use and energy conversion in the system. The eco-agricultural industrial chain technology was proven to be efficient to achieve both the good control of agricultural non-point pollution and an effective improvement in the water quality.
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- Yongwei Liu
- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Evolution, Ministry of Education, School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Evolution, Ministry of Education, School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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Xue YR, Ma ZY, Liu C, Zhu CY, Wu J, Xu ZK. Polyamide Nanofilms Synthesized by a Sequential Process of Blade Coating – Spraying - Interfacial Polymerization toward Reverse Osmosis. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Fan D, He W, Jiang R, Song D, Zou G, Chen Y, Cao B, Wang J, Wang X. Enhanced-Efficiency Fertilizers Impact on Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Nitrous Oxide Emissions from an Open-Field Vegetable System in North China. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:plants12010081. [PMID: 36616210 PMCID: PMC9823836 DOI: 10.3390/plants12010081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Open vegetable fields in China are a major anthropogenic source of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions due to excessive nitrogen (N) fertilization. A 4 yr lettuce experiment was conducted to determine the impacts of controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) and nitrification inhibitors (NIs) on lettuce yield, N2O emissions and net economic benefits. Five treatments included (i) no N fertilizer (CK), (ii) conventional urea at 255 kg N ha-1 based on farmers' practice (FP), (iii) conventional urea at 204 kg N ha-1 (OPT), (iv) CRF at 204 kg N ha-1 (CU) and (v) CRF (204 kg N ha-1) added with NI (CUNI). No significant differences were found in the lettuce yields among different N fertilization treatments. Compared with FP, the cumulative N2O emissions were significantly decreased by 8.1%, 38.0% and 42.6% under OPT, CU and CUNI, respectively. Meanwhile, the net benefits of OPT, CU and CUNI were improved by USD 281, USD 871 and USD 1024 ha-1 compared to CN, respectively. This study recommends the combined application of CRF and NI at a reduced N rate as the optimal N fertilizer management for the sustainable production of vegetables in China with the lowest environmental risks and the greatest economic benefits.
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Narayanasamy R, Thiyagarajan C, Pillai MP, Muthunalliappan M, Subburamu K, Subramanian M. Organic acid and amino acid coated multi-nutrient fertilizer granules (MNFG): synthesis and characterization. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04596-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Miao L, Yan Z, Wang X, Zhong Y, Yang J, Xu D. A novel hierarchical structured calcium magnesium ammonium polyphosphate for high-performance slow-release fertilizer. REACT FUNCT POLYM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2022.105413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Relationship between different sources of non-protein nitrogen and supplementation times on performance and metabolism of grazing Nellore cattle during the dry season. Trop Anim Health Prod 2022; 54:382. [DOI: 10.1007/s11250-022-03383-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Rana MA, Mahmood R, Nadeem F, Wang Y, Jin C, Liu X. Enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, growth and yield of wheat through soil urea hydrolysis inhibition by Vachellia nilotica extract. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:1039601. [PMID: 36452087 PMCID: PMC9702566 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1039601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Soil urease inhibition slows down the urea hydrolysis and prolongs nitrogen (N) stay in soil, resulting in an increased N uptake by plants. Apart from several chemical urease inhibitors, the urease inhibition potential of plant extracts is rarely reported. In our previous study, the soil urease inhibition by Vachellia nilotica leaf extract was reported; however, its role in relation to growth and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum) under pot and field conditions remains unknown. The acetonic extracts of 10, 20, and 50 g Vachellia nilotica leaves were given code names viz. Vn.Fl-10, Vn.Fl-20 and Vn.Fl-50, respectively, and coated on 100 g of urea individually. The enhancements of growth (total number of tillers, number of productive tillers, number of spikelets per spike, number of grains per spike, and 1000-grains weight) and yield (biological yield, straw yield, and grain yield) parameters of wheat by Vn.Fl-20 and Vn.Fl-50 coated urea treatments were compared with uncoated urea in a pot experiment. The experiment indicated that the Vachellia nilotica extract coatings were effective at improving N persistence in soil, as reflected by increased grain and straw N concentrations as well as uptakes. The reproduction of the aforementioned results, at the half and full recommended dose of urea under field conditions, reconfirmed the effectiveness of Vachellia nillotica coatings. Moreover, the Vn.Fl-20 and Vn.Fl-50 coated urea, at the half as well as full recommended dose under field conditions, proved equally effective in terms of higher biological, straw, and grain yield, and grain N uptake. The increments in the total number of tillers, number of productive tillers, 1000-grain weight, biological yield, straw yield, grain yield, grain N concentration, grain N-, and straw N uptake along with nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) components, i.e. nitrogen partial factor productivity (NPFP), nitrogen agronomic efficiency (NAE), partial nitrogen balance (PNB), and nitrogen recovery efficiency (NRE) of wheat highlighted the superiority of Vn.Fl-20 coating over the hydroquinone (Hq) coating on urea at the full recommended dose under field conditions. Given the findings of this study, Vachellia nilotica leaf extract coating (Vn.Fl-20) can be used as a natural urease inhibitor to reduce urea hydrolysis and enhance wheat productivity.
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- Department of Soil Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Soil Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Center of Planting Technology Extension of Dongyang, Jinhua, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Natural Resources and Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Natural Resources and Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Ghumman ASM, Shamsuddin R, Nasef MM, Yahya WZN, Abbasi A, Almohamadi H. Sulfur enriched slow-release coated urea produced from inverse vulcanized copolymer. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 846:157417. [PMID: 35850358 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157417] [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: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Slow-release fertilizers are developed to enhance the nutrient use efficiency (NUE), by coating urea with less water soluble or hydrophobic material. Diverse range of materials have been utilized to coat urea, however, their inherit non-biodegradability, hydrophilicity, crystallinity, and high synthesis cost limits their scalability. Herein, we reported the preparation of a novel slow-release sulfur enriched urea fertilizers using sustainable hydrophobic, biodegradable, crosslinked copolymer made from sulfur and rubber seed oil (Poly(S-RSO)) through the use of dip coating method. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to study the fertilizers morphology and estimate the coating film thickness. A nitrogen release test was carried out in distilled water, which revealed that the coated fertilizers with a coating thickness of 165 μm, 254 μm and 264 μm released only 65 % of its total nutrient content after 2, 19 and 43 days of incubation, respectively: hence, showing an excellent slow-release property. In soil, fertilizer with 264 μm coating thickness released only 17 % nitrogen after 20 days of incubation, in line with the European standard (EN 13266, 2001). The release kinetic data best fits the Ritger-Peppas model with a R2 value of 0.99 and the n value of 0.65 indicated the release was mainly due to diffusion. Submerged cultivation (SmC) demonstrated the potential of poly(S-RSO) to enhance sulfur oxidation; it was observed that the copolymer oxidation was 50 % greater than that of elemental sulfur. A comparison between the newly developed fertilizers and existing coated fertilizers was also presented. On the whole, the results demonstrated outstanding slow-release characteristics and improved sulfur oxidation.
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- Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman
- Chemical Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia; HICoE, Center for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR), Institute of Self-Sustainable Building, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia; HICoE, Center for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR), Institute of Self-Sustainable Building, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Malaysia Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, Kuala Lumpur 54100, Malaysia
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Islamic University of Madinah, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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Zhai J, Zhang C, Zhao C, Yang W. Preparation of Slow-Release Coated Urea Based on C8-Maleic Anhydride Copolymer-Cured Epoxidized Soybean Oil. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c01968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Jiaxin Zhai
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing100029, China
- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules, Ministry of Education Beijing, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing100029, China
- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules, Ministry of Education Beijing, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing100029, China
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Novel coating films containing micronutrients for controlled-release urea fertilizer: release mechanisms and kinetics study. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04529-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Wu K, Xu X, Ma F, Du C. Fe-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks for the Controlled Release of Fertilizer Nutrients. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:35970-35980. [PMID: 36249404 PMCID: PMC9558253 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Due to the controlled-delivery function of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for gases, drugs, and pesticides, iron-based MOFs (Fe-MOFs) were explored in the laboratory as a novel fertilizer, which showed potential for use in the fertilizer industry; the challenge in the industrial scale application of Fe-MOFs in practical crop production was mainly the impact of scaling-up to energy and heat transfer, as well as the reaction yield. In this study, Fe-MOFs were hydrothermally synthesized both in the laboratory scale and in the pilot scale, their structure and components were characterized using various spectroscopic techniques, and then their nutrient release and degradation behaviors were investigated. The results showed that Fe-MOFs were successfully synthesized in both scales with similar yields around 27%, and the Fe-MOFs showed a similar structure with the molecular formula of C2H15Fe2N2O18P3. The nutrients N, P, and Fe were present in the Fe-MOFs with the average contents of 6.03, 14.48, and 14.69%, respectively. Importantly, the nutrient release rate and pattern of Fe-MOFs well matched with the crop growth, which greatly promoted the rice yield. Therefore, the environmentally friendly compounds of Fe-MOFs could be industrially produced and used as an innovative fertilizer with unique features of varied nutrients and controlled release.
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- Ke Wu
- The
State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing210008, China
- College
of Environment and Ecology, Jiangsu Open
University, Nanjing210017China
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- The
State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing210008, China
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- The
State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing210008, China
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- The
State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing210008, China
- College
of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, China
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Beig B, Niazi MBK, Jahan Z, Zia M, Shah GA, Iqbal Z, Douna I. Facile coating of micronutrient zinc for slow release urea and its agronomic effects on field grown wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 838:155965. [PMID: 35588805 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Slow release urea has been widely tested in recent past as an effective method to enhance the crop productivity with fewer environmental concerns. However, very few research studies have been performed using micronutrients as a source of slow release of urea nitrogen. A laboratory and field study were carried out to check the agronomic effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles and its bulk salt coatings on urea prills on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Different concentrations of zinc oxide nanoparticles (0.25, 0.5 and 4% elemental zinc) were coated on urea prills to slow down the release rate. Bulk zinc oxide salt (ZnO) with similar concentrations was also used in parallel to make a comparison between nano and bulk salt. The SEM of zinc oxide nanoparticles clearly depicted zinc oxide nanoparticles size within a range of 50-90 nm. The XRD and FTIR spectrums also showed its characteristics peak at designated positions. Field study revealed than 0.5% zinc oxide nanoparticles coated urea boosted the crop growth and yield in comparison to the bulk zinc oxide coated urea having similar zinc concentrations, i.e., 0.25%, 0.5% and 4% elemental zinc. The plant parameters like plant height, root length, root volume, grain yield and dry matter weight were significantly increased due to application of zinc oxide nanoparticles.
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- Bilal Beig
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Research and Development Department, Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited, Head Office 156-The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Murree Road, Rawalpindi, Punjab 10370, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, 46300, Pakisatan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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El Bouchtaoui FZ, Ablouh EH, Mhada M, Kassem I, Salim MH, Mouhib S, Kassab Z, Sehaqui H, El Achaby M. Methylcellulose/lignin biocomposite as an eco-friendly and multifunctional coating material for slow-release fertilizers: Effect on nutrients management and wheat growth. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 221:398-415. [PMID: 36063891 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.08.194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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To obviate adverse effects from the non-biodegradability of certain polymer-based slow-release fertilizers (SRFs) and to offset higher operational costs, the use of biopolymers as coating material has recently caught interest in the research circles. The present work aims to design a sustainable coating material based on biodegradable polymers. To this end, Alfa plant was initially exploited as a viable sustainable source for the extraction of lignin (LGe), which was in turn integrated into the development of a three-dimensional cross-linked network, including methylcellulose (MC) as a matrix and citric acid (CA) as a cross-linking agent. Then, the designed coating material was applied onto Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) and Triple Superphosphate (TSP) water-soluble fertilizers in a rotating pan machine. Chemical, physical, and biodegradation studies have confirmed that the coating material is environmentally-friendly. Nutrients release experiments in water as well as in soil environments have proved the effectiveness of the MC and MC/LGe coating layers in delaying the nutrients discharge. Besides, the nutrients release from coated DAP and TSP lasted longer than 30 days. Furthermore, the coating film enhanced the fertilizers mechanical resistance and boosted the soil water retention capacity. The agronomic evaluation has also confirmed their remarkable potential in enhancing wheat leaf area, chlorophyll content and biomass, in addition to the roots architecture and the final fruiting efficiency. These results showed that this hybrid composite could be used as an efficient coating material to produce slow-release fertilizers with multifunctional performances.
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- Fatima-Zahra El Bouchtaoui
- Materials Science, Energy and Nanoengineering Department (MSN), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660 - Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- Materials Science, Energy and Nanoengineering Department (MSN), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660 - Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco.
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- AgroBioSciences Department (AgBS), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660 - Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- Materials Science, Energy and Nanoengineering Department (MSN), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660 - Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- Materials Science, Energy and Nanoengineering Department (MSN), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660 - Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- AgroBioSciences Department (AgBS), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660 - Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- Materials Science, Energy and Nanoengineering Department (MSN), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660 - Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- Materials Science, Energy and Nanoengineering Department (MSN), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660 - Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- Materials Science, Energy and Nanoengineering Department (MSN), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660 - Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco.
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Li S, Zhang Y, Xiang K, Chen J, Wang J. Designing a novel type of multifunctional soil conditioner based on 4-arm star-shaped polymer modified mesoporous MCM-41. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Agarwal A, Shaida B, Rastogi M, Singh NB. Food Packaging Materials with Special Reference to Biopolymers-Properties and Applications. CHEMISTRY AFRICA 2022. [PMCID: PMC9389508 DOI: 10.1007/s42250-022-00446-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Food is an important material for survival. The increasing world population, urbanization, and globalization are responsible for more food. This has increased challenges in food storage and safety. Therefore, it is necessary to preserve food by suitable packaging materials. The packaging materials are useful for giving longer life to the food and improving quality during transportation, storage and distribution. Innovations and developments in food packaging, have become very important in the food industry. Variety of packaging materials such as plastics, paper, metal, and glass are used in food packaging. Most widely used packaging materials are non-biodegradable plastics but these are harmful to environment and human health. Therefore, the food industry is in search of environment friendly replacement of non-biodegradable plastics by biodegradable plastics. However, no systematic literature is available on the subject, so there is a need to summarise the available information in a systematic way. Polymer packaging materials with special reference to biodegradable plastics have been discussed in detail. Different type of biodegradable plastics with their functionality and applications in food packaging have been summarised. Literature available has shown that biodegradable plastics are much better for food packaging as compared to other packaging materials. Increasing fundamental research in the use of biodegradable polymers in food packaging and effort to protect the environment, requires deep understanding and there are lot of challenges for commercialization, which are to be tackled. All these aspects have been discussed in this review article.
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Jariwala H, Santos RM, Lauzon JD, Dutta A, Wai Chiang Y. Controlled release fertilizers (CRFs) for climate-smart agriculture practices: a comprehensive review on release mechanism, materials, methods of preparation, and effect on environmental parameters. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:53967-53995. [PMID: 35624378 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20890-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Fertilizers play an essential role in increasing crop yield, maintaining soil fertility, and provide a steady supply of nutrients for plant requirements. The excessive use of conventional fertilizers can cause environmental problems associated with nutrient loss through volatilization in the atmosphere, leaching to groundwater, surface run-off, and denitrification. To mitigate environmental issues and improve the longevity of fertilizer in soil, controlled release fertilizers (CRFs) have been developed. The application of CRFs can reduce the loss of nutrients, provide higher nutrient use efficiency, and improve soil health simultaneously to achieve the goals of climate-smart agricultural (CSA) practices. The major findings of this review paper are (1) CRFs can prevent direct exposure of fertilizer granule to soil and prevent loss of nutrients such as nitrate and nitrous oxide emissions; (2) CRFs are less affected by the change in environmental parameters, and that can increase longevity in soil compared to conventional fertilizers; and (3) CRFs can maintain required soil nitrogen levels, increase water retention, reduce GHG emissions, lead to optimum pH for plant growth, and increase soil organic matter content. This paper could give good insights into the ongoing development and future perspectives of CRFs for CSA practices.
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- Hiral Jariwala
- School of Engineering, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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- School of Engineering, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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- School of Environmental Science, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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- School of Engineering, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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- School of Engineering, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada.
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Li J, Liu Y, Liu J, Cui X, Hou T, Cheng D. A novel synthetic slow release fertilizer with low energy production for efficient nutrient management. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 831:154844. [PMID: 35351509 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154844] [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: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Chemical synthetic slow release fertilizer had become a major breakthrough in the green fertilizer industry due to its superior nutrient management and degradation properties. However, the traditional chemical synthetic slow release fertilizers contain only nitrogen and consume high energy during drying. Herein, a low cost green chemical synthetic slow release fertilizer (PSRF/KCl) was prepared from urea, formaldehyde and diammonium phosphate by spray drying method. Compared with the traditional drying process, the comprehensive energy consumption is reduced by 38.13%. The SEM, FTIR, and TG characteristics of PSRF/KCl showed that it has excellent water solubility, special morphological characteristics and thermal properties. In addition, the application of PSRF/KCl in Chinese cabbage showed that PSRF/KCl could increase the yield by 26.2%. All the results showed that PSRF/KCl is a green chemical synthetic slow release fertilizer, which has broad application prospects in modern sustainable agriculture, and its matching spray drying process can effectively reduce production costs.
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- Junyin Li
- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271018, Shandong, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271018, Shandong, China
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- Wendeng Agricultural Bureau, Weihai 264400, Shandong, China
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- Wendeng Agricultural Bureau, Weihai 264400, Shandong, China
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- Shanghe Agricultural Bureau, Ji'nan 251699, Shandong, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271018, Shandong, China.
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Waqar M, Habib-Ur-Rahman M, Hasnain MU, Iqbal S, Ghaffar A, Iqbal R, Hussain MI, Sabagh AE. Effect of slow release nitrogenous fertilizers and biochar on growth, physiology, yield, and nitrogen use efficiency of sunflower under arid climate. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:52520-52533. [PMID: 35262889 PMCID: PMC9343301 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19289-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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Sunflower plants need nitrogen consistently and in higher amount for optimum growth and development. However, nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) of sunflower crop is low due to various nitrogen (N) losses. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the advanced strategies to minimize N losses and also improve sunflower productivity under arid climatic conditions. A field trial was conducted with four slow release nitrogenous fertilizers [SRNF (bacterial, neem, and sulfur-coated urea and N loaded biochar)] and three N levels (100% = 148 kg N ha-1, 80% = 118 kg N ha-1, and 60% = 89 kg N ha-1) of recommended application (100%) for sunflower crop under arid climatic conditions. Results showed that neem-coated urea at 148 kg N ha-1 significantly enhanced crop growth rate (CGR) (19.16 g m-2 d-1) at 60-75 days after sowing (DAS); leaf area index (2.12, 3.62, 5.97, and 3.00) at 45, 60, 75, and 90 DAS; and total dry matter (14.27, 26.29, 122.67, 410, and 604.33 g m-2) at 30, 45, 60, 75, and 90 DAS. Furthermore, higher values of net leaf photosynthetic rate (25.2 µmol m-2 s-1), transpiration rate (3.66 mmol s-1), and leaf stomatal conductance (0.39 mol m-2 s-1) were recorded for the same treatment. Similarly, neem-coated urea produced maximum achene yield (2322 kg ha-1), biological yield (9000 kg ha-1), and harvest index (25.8%) of the sunflower crop. Among various N fertilizers, neem-coated urea showed maximum NUE (20.20 kg achene yield kg-1 N applied) in comparison to other slow release N fertilizers. Similarly, nitrogen increment N60 showed maximum NUE (22.40 kg grain yield kg-1 N applied) in comparison to N80 and N100. In conclusion, neem-coated urea with 100% and 80% of recommended N would be recommended for farmers to get better sunflower productivity with sustainable production and to reduce the environmental nitrogen losses.
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- Muhammad Waqar
- Department of Agronomy, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan.
- Crop Science Group, Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation (INRES), University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, MNS University of Agriculture Multan, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture & Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Biology and Soil Science, Universidad de Vigo, Campus Lagoas Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain
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- Siirt University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Field Crops, Siirt, 56100, Turkey
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Wahid MA, Irshad M, Irshad S, Khan S, Hasnain Z, Ibrar D, Khan AR, Saleem MF, Bashir S, Alotaibi SS, Matloob A, Farooq N, Ismail MS, Cheema MA. Nitrogenous Fertilizer Coated With Zinc Improves the Productivity and Grain Quality of Rice Grown Under Anaerobic Conditions. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:914653. [PMID: 35837462 PMCID: PMC9274167 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.914653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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An ample quantity of water and sufficient nutrients are required for economical rice production to meet the challenges of ever-increasing food demand. Currently, slow-release nitrogenous fertilizers for efficient inputs utilization and maximum economic yield of field crops are in the limelight for researchers and farmers. In this study, we evaluated the comparative efficacy of conventional urea and coated urea (zinc and neem) on rice grown under aerobic and anaerobic regimes in greenhouse conditions. For the aerobic regime, field capacity was maintained at 80-100% to keep the soil aerated. On the other hand, for the anaerobic regime, pots were covered with a polythene sheet throughout the experimentation to create flooded conditions. All forms of urea, conventional and coated (zinc and neem), improved plant growth, gas exchange, yield, yield contributing parameters, and quality characteristics of rice crop. However, better performance in all attributes was found in the case of zinc-coated urea. Gas exchange attributes (photosynthetic rate, 30%, and stomatal conductance 24%), yield parameters like plant height (29%), tillers per plant (38%), spikelets per spike (31%), grains per panicle (42%), total biomass (53%), and grain yield (45%) were recorded to be maximum in rice plants treated with zinc-coated urea. The highest grain and straw nitrogen contents, grain protein contents, and grain water absorption ratio were also found in plants with zinc-coated urea applications. In irrigation practices, the anaerobic regime was found to be more responsive compared to the aerobic regime regarding rice growth, productivity, and quality traits. Thus, to enhance the productivity and quality of rice grown in anaerobic conditions, zinc-coated urea is best suited as it is more responsive when compared to other forms of urea.
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- Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women's University, Quetta, Pakistan
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- Department of Soil and Environmental Science, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Agronomy, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- School of Science and the Environment, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Corner Brook, NL, Canada
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Hydrogel Application in Urban Farming: Potentials and Limitations—A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14132590. [PMID: 35808635 PMCID: PMC9268874 DOI: 10.3390/polym14132590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Urban agriculture plays a vital role in ensuring the self-sufficiency of a great variety of fresh vegetables and nutrients. It promotes a sustainable food system as well as reducing the dependency on imports for the growing population. Urban farming has made it possible for agriculture practices to be implemented anywhere at any time in a sophisticated way. Hydrogel has been introduced in urban agriculture in the past few decades. However, the application of hydrogel in urban agriculture is still being explored in terms of hydrogel types, structure, physical and chemical properties, change due to external factors, and its suitability for different plant species. This review discusses the potentials and limitations of hydrogel in different application conditions. We present the state of knowledge on hydrogel production and crosslinking methods, hydrogel characteristics, water absorption and release mechanisms of hydrogel, hydrogel advantages and limitations, and current and future applications in urban farming.
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Guo C, Bai Z, Wang X, Zhang W, Chen X, Lakshmanan P, Ma L, Lu J, Liu B, Shi X, Chen X. Spatio‐temporal assessment of greenhouse gas emission from rapeseed production in China by coupling nutrient flows model with
LCA
approach. Food Energy Secur 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/fes3.398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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- Chaoyi Guo
- College of Resources and Environment, and Academy of Agricultural Science Southwest University Chongqing China
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin Southwest University Chongqing China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Water Resources, Center for Agricultural Resources Research, Institute of Genetic and Developmental Biology The Chinese Academy of Sciences Shijiazhuang China
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- College of Resources and Environment, and Academy of Agricultural Science Southwest University Chongqing China
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin Southwest University Chongqing China
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- College of Resources and Environment, and Academy of Agricultural Science Southwest University Chongqing China
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin Southwest University Chongqing China
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- College of Resources and Environment, and Academy of Agricultural Science Southwest University Chongqing China
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin Southwest University Chongqing China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin Southwest University Chongqing China
- Sugarcane Research Institute Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences Nanning China
- Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation University of Queensland St Lucia QLD Australia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin Southwest University Chongqing China
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Water Resources, Center for Agricultural Resources Research, Institute of Genetic and Developmental Biology The Chinese Academy of Sciences Shijiazhuang China
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- College of Resources and Environment Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan China
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- College of Resources and Environment, and Academy of Agricultural Science Southwest University Chongqing China
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin Southwest University Chongqing China
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- College of Resources and Environment, and Academy of Agricultural Science Southwest University Chongqing China
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin Southwest University Chongqing China
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- College of Resources and Environment, and Academy of Agricultural Science Southwest University Chongqing China
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Agriculture Green Development in Yangtze River Basin Southwest University Chongqing China
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Liu W, Price S, Bennett G, Maxwell TMR, Zhao C, Walker G, Bunt C. A landscape review of controlled release urea products: Patent objective, formulation and technology. J Control Release 2022; 348:612-630. [PMID: 35709877 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Fertiliser has been a vital part of agriculture due to it boosting crop productivity and preventing starvation throughout the world. Despite this huge contribution, the application of nitrogen (N) fertilisers results in N leaching and the formation of greenhouse gases, which threaten the environment and human health. To minimise the impacts, slow/controlled release fertilisers (S/CRFs) have been being developed since the beginning of the 20th century. Despite the efforts made over a century, the basic terminological and classification information of these fertilisers remains vague. The scientific knowledge published in S/CRF patents has also been overlooked since the beginning. This review focused on the information gaps, clarified the definitions, differentiation and classification methods that have been randomly used in previous literature. The objectives, formulations and technologies of 109 controlled release urea patents involving sulphur coated urea, polymer coated urea and urea matrix fertilisers published in the years since these products emerged were also reviewed to 1) highlight the overlooked scientific knowledge in the patents; 2) understand the evolutionary processes and current research states of the products; 3) clarify research preferences and challenges to date; 4) identify remaining gaps for the future direction. It is expected that the organised basic information and the patent knowledge highlighted in this paper can be new resources and foster the development of S/CRFs in the future.
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- Weiyi Liu
- Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Lincoln University, Lincoln 7647, New Zealand.
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Lincoln University, Lincoln 7647, New Zealand.
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- Department of Applied Sciences and Social Practice, Ara Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand.
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Lincoln University, Lincoln 7647, New Zealand.
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Otago, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand.
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- Department of Food Science, University of Otago, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand.
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Khourchi S, Elhaissoufi W, Loum M, Ibnyasser A, Haddine M, Ghani R, Barakat A, Zeroual Y, Rchiad Z, Delaplace P, Bargaz A. Phosphate solubilizing bacteria can significantly contribute to enhance P availability from polyphosphates and their use efficiency in wheat. Microbiol Res 2022; 262:127094. [PMID: 35749891 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2022.127094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Rhizosphere microbes significantly enhance phosphorus (P) availability from a variety of unavailable P pools in agricultural soils. However, little is known about the contribution of root-associated microorganisms, notably P solubilizing bacteria (PSB), to enhance the use of polyphosphate (PolyP) fertilizers as well as the key mechanisms involved. This study assesses the ability of four PSB (Bacillus siamensis, Rahnella aceris, Pantoea hericii, Bacillus paramycoides) and their consortium (Cs) to enhance the release rate of available P from two types of PolyP ("PolyB" and "PolyC") with a focus on the key role of phosphatase enzyme activities and organic acids production. Wheat growth performance and P acquisition efficiency were evaluated in response to co-application of PSB and PolyP. Results showed that inoculation with PSB, notably Cs, significantly enhanced available P from PolyC, PolyB and tri-calcium P. Increased available P in response to inoculation with PSB significantly correlated with medium acidification, organic acids production (notably glycolic acid) and induced activities of acid phosphatase and pyrophosphatase. In planta, the co-application of PSB-PolyP improved wheat plant biomass, root growth and P acquisition, with best results obtained from Cs-PolyP co-application as compared to uninoculated and unfertilized plants. At seedling stage, the co-application of Cs-PolyP (PolyB and PolyC) enhanced root hairs length (125 % and 131 %), root length (26 % and 37 %) and root inorganic P (Pi) content (160 % and 182 %), respectively compared to uninoculated plants. Similarly, at tillering stage, plant biomass (35 % and 47 %), Pi content (43 % and 253 %), P translocation (215 % and 315 %) and soil phosphatases (213 % and 219 %) significantly improved under PolyB and PolyC application, respectively. Findings from this study demonstrate the key role of PSB to enhance the use of PolyP through production of organic acids and phosphatases, exhibiting differential traits patterns between the two PolyP. Improved wheat growth and root P acquisition in response to PSB-PolyP co-application can be attributed to induced rhizosphere processes leading to enhanced available P taken up by roots.
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- Said Khourchi
- Mohammed VI Polytechnic University - AgroBioSciences - Plant & Soil Microbiome Sub-Program, Laboratory of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco; Université of Liège, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Plant Sciences Department, Gembloux B-5030, Belgium.
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- Mohammed VI Polytechnic University - AgroBioSciences - Plant & Soil Microbiome Sub-Program, Laboratory of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco; Center of Agrobiotechnology & Bioengineering, Research Unit Labeled CNRST, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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- Mohammed VI Polytechnic University - AgroBioSciences - Plant & Soil Microbiome Sub-Program, Laboratory of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco
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- Mohammed VI Polytechnic University - AgroBioSciences - Plant & Soil Microbiome Sub-Program, Laboratory of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco
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- Mohammed VI Polytechnic University - AgroBioSciences - Plant & Soil Microbiome Sub-Program, Laboratory of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco
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- Mohammed VI Polytechnic University - AgroBioSciences - Plant & Soil Microbiome Sub-Program, Laboratory of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco
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- Mohammed VI Polytechnic University - AgroBioSciences - Plant & Soil Microbiome Sub-Program, Laboratory of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco; IATE, University of Montpellier, INRAE, Agro Institut, 34060 Montpellier, France
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- Situation Innovation, OCP Group, Jorf Lasfar, 24025 El Jadida, Morocco
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- Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, African Genome Center, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco
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- Université of Liège, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Plant Sciences Department, Gembloux B-5030, Belgium
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- Mohammed VI Polytechnic University - AgroBioSciences - Plant & Soil Microbiome Sub-Program, Laboratory of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco.
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Stefan DS, Bosomoiu M, Dancila AM, Stefan M. Review of Soil Quality Improvement Using Biopolymers from Leather Waste. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14091928. [PMID: 35567096 PMCID: PMC9101923 DOI: 10.3390/polym14091928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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This paper reviews the advantages and disadvantages of the use of fertilizers obtained from leather waste, to ameliorate the agricultural soil quality. The use of leather waste (hides and skins) as raw materials to obtain biopolymer-based fertilizers is an excellent example of a circular economy. This allows the recovery of a large quantity of the tanning agent in the case of tanned wastes, as well as the valorization of significant quantities of waste that would be otherwise disposed of by landfilling. The composition of organic biopolymers obtained from leather waste is a rich source of macronutrients (nitrogen, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium), and micronutrients (boron, chloride, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, nickel and zinc), necessary to improve the composition of agricultural soils, and to remediate the degraded soils. This enhances plant growth ensuring better crops. The nutrient release tests have demonstrated that, by using the biofertilizers with collagen or with collagen cross-linked with synthetic polymers, the nutrient release can be controlled and slowed. In this case, the loss of nutrients by leaching into the inferior layers of the soil and ground water is minimized, avoiding groundwater contamination, especially with nitrate.
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- Daniela Simina Stefan
- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (D.S.S.); (A.M.D.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (D.S.S.); (A.M.D.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (D.S.S.); (A.M.D.)
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- Pharmacy Faculty, University Titu Maiorescu, 22 Dâmbovnicului Street, 040441 Bucharest, Romania;
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Xu T, Wang Y, Aytac Z, Zuverza-Mena N, Zhao Z, Hu X, Ng KW, White JC, Demokritou P. Enhancing Agrichemical Delivery and Plant Development with Biopolymer-Based Stimuli Responsive Core-Shell Nanostructures. ACS NANO 2022; 16:6034-6048. [PMID: 35404588 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c11490] [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] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The inefficient delivery of agrichemicals in agrifood systems is among the leading cause of serious negative planetary and public health impacts. Such inefficiency is mainly attributed to the inability to deliver the agrichemicals at the right place (target), right time, and right dose. In this study, scalable, biodegradable, sustainable, biopolymer-based multistimuli responsive core-shell nanostructures were developed for smart agrichemical delivery. Three types of responsive core/shell nanostructures incorporated with model agrichemicals (i.e., CuSO4 and NPK fertilizer) were synthesized by coaxial electrospray, and the resulting nanostructures showed spherical morphology with an average diameter about 160 nm. Tunable agrichemical release kinetics were achieved by controlling the surface hydrophobicity of nanostructures. The pH and enzyme responsiveness was also demonstrated by the model analyte release kinetics (up to 7 days) in aqueous solution. Finally, the efficacy of the stimuli responsive nanostructures was evaluated in soil-based greenhouse studies using soybean and wheat in terms of photosynthesis efficacy and linear electron flow (LEF), two important metrics for seedling development and health. Findings confirmed plant specificity; for soybean, the nanostructures resulted in 34.3% higher value of relative chlorophyll content and 41.2% higher value of PS1 centers in photosystem I than the ionic control with equivalent agrichemical concentration. For wheat, the nanostructures resulted in 37.6% higher value of LEF than the ionic agrichemicals applied at 4 times higher concentration, indicating that the responsive core-shell nanostructure is an effective platform to achieve precision agrichemical delivery while minimizing inputs. Moreover, the Zn and Na content in the leaves of 4-week-old soybean seedlings were significantly increased with nanostructure amendment, indicating that the developed nanostructures can potentially be used to modulate the accumulation of other important micronutrients through a potential biofortification strategy.
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- Tao Xu
- Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
- Nanoscience and Advanced Materials Center, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI), School of Public Health, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, United States
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, Connecticut 06504, United States
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, Connecticut 06504, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798, Singapore
- Environmental Chemistry and Materials Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, 637141, Singapore
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798, Singapore
- Environmental Chemistry and Materials Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, 637141, Singapore
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, Connecticut 06504, United States
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
- Nanoscience and Advanced Materials Center, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI), School of Public Health, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, United States
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798, Singapore
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