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Quattrocelli P, Piccirillo C, Kuramae EE, Pullar RC, Ercoli L, Pellegrino E. Synergistic interaction of phosphate nanoparticles from fish by-products and phosphate-solubilizing bacterial consortium on maize growth and phosphorus cycling. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2025; 973:179082. [PMID: 40107140 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179082] [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: 12/09/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2025] [Accepted: 03/06/2025] [Indexed: 03/22/2025]
Abstract
Phosphate nanomaterials, such as hydroxyapatite/β-tricalcium nanoparticles (nHAs) derived from food industry by-products, offer a sustainable alternative to enhance P-use efficiency in agriculture. However, their limited solubility remains a challenge. This study first investigated the mechanisms of P solubilization of salmon and tuna bones (SnHAs and TnHAs) in fifteen strains of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) by an in vitro system. Then, best-performing strains were assembled in a consortium and tested in vivo on maize. We hypothesized that combining nHAs and the PSB consortium inoculated as seed coating (SC) outperforms single treatments alone in promoting plant growth and P cycling, and ensures the establishment in plant-soil system without a bacterial reinforcement (BR) by an additional inoculum suspension. The synergistic effect of nHAs and PSB was proved, improving maize root (+22 %) and total plant biomass (+29 %), as well as P (+32 %) and K (66 %) uptake compared to single treatments. With nHAs and SC, P-use efficiency and recovery increased by 25 % and three-fold, respectively, compared to nHAs alone or with bacterial reinforcement. Consistently, root and substrate bacterial biomass were associated with nHAs plus SC, while nHAs alone or with PSB upregulated PHT1;1 and PHT1;2 transporter genes in maize. Finally, linking the in vitro and in vivo system, we demonstrated that propionic acid production and P-solubilization efficiency of PSB co-applied with nHAs are key drivers of maize growth and P uptake. Our findings indicated that co-applying nHAs and PSB through SC offers a sustainable strategy to improve maize P-use efficiency.
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- Piera Quattrocelli
- Institute of Crop Science, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33, 56127 Pisa, Italy.
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- CNR NANOTEC Institute of Nanotechnology, via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Microbial Ecology, Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), 6708 PB Wageningen, the Netherlands; Ecology and Biodiversity Group, Department of Biology, Institute of Environmental Biology, Utrecht University, 3584 CH Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Science and Nanosystems (DSMN), Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, Venezia Mestre, Venezia, VE 30172, Italy
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- Institute of Crop Science, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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- Institute of Crop Science, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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Duan Y, Wang C, Li L, Han R, Shen X, Han G, Wang J, Nie M, Zhou X, Du H, Yuan X, Dong S. Effect of Compound Fertilizer on Foxtail Millet Productivity and Soil Environment. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:3167. [PMID: 39599375 PMCID: PMC11597965 DOI: 10.3390/plants13223167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2024] [Revised: 10/26/2024] [Accepted: 11/06/2024] [Indexed: 11/29/2024]
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The effects of balanced fertilization with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) on foxtail millet productivity and the soil environment under the same conditions of total nutrients have received limited research attention. Therefore, in this study, three balanced fertilization patterns of 27-14-10 (T1), 27-17-7 (T2), and 30-10-11 (T3), and one no fertilization treatment (CK), a total of four treatments, were set up through a two-year field experiment to study the effects of balanced fertilization patterns on foxtail millet yield and soil environment. Mantel analysis was conducted to reveal the correlation between soil environmental factors and the community and their contribution to productivity. The results showed that: (1) all balanced fertilization treatments significantly increased foxtail millet yield, with the highest yield in the T1 treatment. (2) The contents of EC, available K, available P, and alkaline-hydrolyzable nitrogen in the soil of the two-year TI treatments were higher than those of the other treatments and increased by 7.20-9.36%, 24.87-52.35%, 55.83-56.38%, and 21.05-43.95%, respectively, compared with CK. (3) Soil urease activity in the T1 treatment increased significantly by 26.67% and 9.00% compared with the control over the two years. Sucrase activity increased by 36.27% and 23.88% in the T1 treatment compared to CK, and glutaminase activity increased by 33.33% and 19.23% in the T1 treatment compared to CK. (4) T1 treatment significantly increased the OUT number and diversity index of the soil bacterial community. (5) Mantel analysis and principal component analysis showed that available soil nutrients and soil enzymes were positively correlated, and soil enzymes and soil nutrients contributed more to foxtail millet productivity. In this study, the 27-14-10 balanced fertilization pattern was more effective, providing a theoretical basis for the research and development of special fertilizers for foxtail millet and offering technical guidance for realizing the light simplified cultivation of foxtail millet and sustainable development of cost-saving and increased efficiency.
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- Yanyan Duan
- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (Y.D.); (C.W.); (L.L.); (R.H.); (X.S.); (G.H.); (J.W.); (M.N.); (S.D.)
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (Y.D.); (C.W.); (L.L.); (R.H.); (X.S.); (G.H.); (J.W.); (M.N.); (S.D.)
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (Y.D.); (C.W.); (L.L.); (R.H.); (X.S.); (G.H.); (J.W.); (M.N.); (S.D.)
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (Y.D.); (C.W.); (L.L.); (R.H.); (X.S.); (G.H.); (J.W.); (M.N.); (S.D.)
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (Y.D.); (C.W.); (L.L.); (R.H.); (X.S.); (G.H.); (J.W.); (M.N.); (S.D.)
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (Y.D.); (C.W.); (L.L.); (R.H.); (X.S.); (G.H.); (J.W.); (M.N.); (S.D.)
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (Y.D.); (C.W.); (L.L.); (R.H.); (X.S.); (G.H.); (J.W.); (M.N.); (S.D.)
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (Y.D.); (C.W.); (L.L.); (R.H.); (X.S.); (G.H.); (J.W.); (M.N.); (S.D.)
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China;
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- Shanxi Institute of Functional Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (Y.D.); (C.W.); (L.L.); (R.H.); (X.S.); (G.H.); (J.W.); (M.N.); (S.D.)
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (Y.D.); (C.W.); (L.L.); (R.H.); (X.S.); (G.H.); (J.W.); (M.N.); (S.D.)
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Huang F, Chen L, Zeng Y, Dai W, Wu F, Hu Q, Zhou Y, Shi S, Fang L. Unveiling influences of metal-based nanomaterials on wheat growth and physiology: From benefits to detriments. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 364:143212. [PMID: 39222697 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143212] [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: 05/19/2024] [Revised: 08/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/27/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Metal-based nanomaterials (MNs) are widely used in agricultural production. However, our current understanding of the overall effects of MNs on crop health is insufficient. A global meta-analysis of 144 studies involving approximately 2000 paired observations was conducted to explore the impacts of MNs on wheat growth and physiology. Our analysis revealed that the MN type plays a key role in influencing wheat growth. Ag MNs had significant negative effects on wheat growth and physiology, whereas Fe, Ti, and Zn MNs significantly increased wheat biomass and photosynthesis. Our study also observed a clear dose-specific effect, with a decrease in wheat shoot biomass with increasing MN concentrations. Meanwhile, MNs with small sizes (<25 nm) have no significant impacts on wheat growth. Furthermore, both the root and foliar applications significantly improved wheat growth, with no considerable differences. Using a machine learning approach, we found that the MN type was the main driving factor affecting wheat shoot biomass, followed by MN dose and size. Overall, wheat growth and physiology can be negatively influenced by specific MNs, for which a high dose and small size should be avoided in practical applications. Therefore, our study can provide insights into the future design and safe use of MNs in agriculture and increase the public acceptance of nano-agriculture.
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- Fengyu Huang
- Key Laboratory of Green Utilization of Critical Non-metallic Mineral Resources, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China; College of Environment and Resource, Xichang University, Xichang, 615000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Utilization of Critical Non-metallic Mineral Resources, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China; 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 Environment and Resource, Xichang University, Xichang, 615000, China
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- College of Environment and Resource, Xichang University, Xichang, 615000, China
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- College of Environment and Resource, Xichang University, Xichang, 615000, China
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- College of Environment and Resource, Xichang University, Xichang, 615000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Utilization of Critical Non-metallic Mineral Resources, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China; College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China.
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Ahmad MI, Afzal MN, Shahzad K, Danish S, Datta R, Alharbi SA, Ansari MJ, Alahmadi TA. Phosphorus High-rate application through band placement improved cotton productivity under arid climate. Sci Rep 2024; 14:19081. [PMID: 39154113 PMCID: PMC11330482 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-70224-w] [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: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024] Open
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The plant-available soil phosphorus rate and methods for applying phosphatic fertilizer and soil P-fixation capacity are critical factors for lower cotton productivity in Southern Punjab, Pakistan. Hence, a two-year study was conducted in Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI), Multan, Pakistan, to examine the effects of various P rates and application methods on cotton crop output during the growing seasons of 2014 and 2015. Phosphorus was applied in four rates (0, 40, 80, and 120 kg ha-1 P2O5) using broadcast, band application, and fertigation methods. Results indicated that the impact of P rates was statistically significant on plant height, the number of nodes, monopodial and sympodial branches, leaf area index, harvest index, and seed cotton yield. The greater P application (120 kg P2O5 ha-1) had a better effect on cotton productivity than the lower application rates (0, 40, and 80 kg P2O5 ha-1). The band application responded better on nodes plant-1, sympodial branches plant-1, boll weight, leaf area index, lint yield, and harvest during the growing season 2015. Therefore, by adopting the band application coupled with 120 kg P2O5 ha-1 rather than the conventional method of broadcast, productivity of cotton crops could be increased.
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- Department of Soil Science, Lasbela University of Agriculture Uthal, Las Bela, Balochistan, 90150, Pakistan
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- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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- Department of Geology and Pedology, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, 61300, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany, Hindu College Moradabad, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University Bareilly, Bareilly, 244001, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine and King, Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Medical City, P.O. Box 2925, 11461, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Adeel M, Ahmad MA, Zhang P, Rizwan M, Rui Y. Editorial to special issue on New Avenues in application of nanotechnology for sustainable. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 211:108432. [PMID: 38402075 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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- Muhammad Adeel
- BNU-HKUST Laboratory of Green Innovation, Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519087, China; Normal University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai, 519087, Guangdong, China.
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- College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Agricultural Research Station, Office of VP for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation and College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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