Effect of Municipal Sewage Sludge on Soil Chemical Properties and Chemical Composition of Spring Wheat

Antonkiewicz, Jacek; Kuc, Andrzej; Witkowicz, Robert; Tabak, Monika

doi:10.1515/eces-2019-0043

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“…Good quality sewage sludge can be used for soil fertilization and remediation [10][11][12]. This is a rich source of nutrients and organic matter, it also poses an environmental threat [13].…”

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Bioavailability of Sulfur from Waste Obtained during Biogas Desulfurization and the Effect of Sulfur on Soil Acidity and Biological Activity

2020

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Sulfur deficiency has been recognized as a limiting factor for crop production in many regions of the world. A 120-day incubation experiment was conducted to assess the effect of the applied waste elemental sulfur on sulfur bioavailability in soil. Four doses of sulfur were applied: 10, 20, 30 and 60 mg S kg−1 dry matter (d.m.) of soil. In order to assess the effect of soil pH adjustment on sulfur oxidation, the research was conducted on two sets of soil samples: one set of soil samples had natural pH, and the second one was limed before sulfur application. Application of waste sulfur slightly affected the soil pH, and increased the content of available sulfur in soil proportionally to sulfur dose. A beneficial effect of waste sulfur application on soil dehydrogenase and catalase activity was found. Liming reduced soil acidity, and significantly increased sulfate content and soil enzymatic activity. Waste elemental sulfur may be an alternative source of sulfur, supplementing the deficiencies of this element in soils. The described way of sulfur waste reuse corresponds with the increasingly common approach to create waste-free technologies in all economy.

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Bioavailability of Sulfur from Waste Obtained during Biogas Desulfurization and the Effect of Sulfur on Soil Acidity and Biological Activity

2020

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“…Previously, a 153% increase in EC was found following the application of raw SS having EC 2.85 dS m −1 in clayey soil (EC 0.35 dS m −1 ), showing that SS holds significant potential to raise soil EC following its application [35]. Similarly, the increase in soil pH under ISS application might be due to higher application rate and inherent acidity of ISS or may be due to the humification of applied SS [36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43]. Decomposition of SS following its application to soil leads to the release of fractions of available organic carbon and humus, which have a beneficial influence on soil properties and plant growth [44].…”

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Health Risk Assessment, Pore Water Chemistry, and Assessment of Trace Metals Transfer from Two Untreated Sewage Sludge Types to Tomato Crop (Lycopersicon esculentum) at Different Application Levels

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The application of untreated sewage sludge to cropland in water-deficient areas is common practice. A study was conducted to investigate the transfer of trace elements from sewage sludge to tomato crop and the potential health risk to humans. Two types of sewage sludge, ISS (I-9 Sector wastewater treatment plant, Islamabad) and WSS (Water and Sanitation Authority wastewater treatment plant, Faisalabad), were applied at 0.5%, 1.0%, and 1.5% w/w and compared with control (without any amendment). The test crop was tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). Results revealed that the ECe of soil was increased by these treatments with respect to all application levels. The levels of Pb (lead) and Zn (Zinc) solubility in soil were increased about 46- and 28-fold by the application of ISS at 1.5% and 16- and 22-fold by the application of WSS at 1.5%, respectively. The highest shoot biomass was recorded with 0.5% level of WSS, while higher rates (1.0% and 1.5%) of both ISS and WSS showed significant (p < 0.001) decline in shoot biomass production, and the lowest SFW was recorded with the addition of ISS at 1.5% application rate (a significant reduction of 44%) compared to control. The pore water analysis and correlation depicted that dissolved organic carbon (DOC) controlled the release of Zn and Pb. The PLI (value < 1) indicated that the overall pollution of trace metals in the investigated samples was absent, but the Igeo and CF showed the contamination potential for Cd, Cu, and Ni was moderate to strong. DIM and HRI analysis suggested that the tomato was safe for human consumption. The HRI values for all trace metals were below the permissible limit (HRI = 1) described by USEPA-IRIS. It was concluded that a lower rate of both sewage sludge types produces more biomass and less accumulation of trace metals in the test crop.

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“…One of the primary sources of soil organic matter is plant debris that is returned to the soil. Adding organic matter into the soil will liberate the elements it contains, such as N, P, K, Ca, Mg, and so on, and increase its availability for plants (Antonkiewicz et al, 2019). Soil organic matter plays a vital role in exchanging cations and, at the same time, providing nutrients for plants.…”

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Mapping of Subak Area Boundaries and Soil Fertility for Agricultural Land Conservation

BHAYUNAGIRI¹,

SAIFULLOH²

2022

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Soil fertility is the most crucial aspect of the sustainability of agricultural land productivity. As an agricultural country, Indonesia is closely related to agricultural activities and soil fertility. This scientific paper analyzed the boundary of subak, soil fertility condition, which will later be used as a guide for agriculture land conservation. Subak is a traditional Balinese farmer organization that aims to manage water irrigation and rice cropping patterns in paddy fields. Boundary subak agricultural land is determined by participatory mapping method, involving farmers. Soil fertility data were analyzed through field and laboratory surveys. The condition of the limiting factors for soil fertility in each mapping unit is then used as the basis for managing and conserving agricultural land. The result showed that area of subak in agriculture land is 2,177.33 ha divided into 65 Subaks. Soil fertility status in each Subak is grouped into two soil fertility statuses (medium and high). Therefore, it is necessary to carry out integrated soil conservation, such as returning plant residues into the soil periodically and adding organic matter and fertilizers containing P and K elements in single fertilizers and compound fertilizers. Adding P and K compound fertilizers is needed to support optimal land productivity and increase the CEC value of the soil. Types of organic matter can be applied to the soil by returning crop residues, manure, and composting.

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Effect of Municipal Sewage Sludge on Soil Chemical Properties and Chemical Composition of Spring Wheat

Cited by 11 publications

References 42 publications

Bioavailability of Sulfur from Waste Obtained during Biogas Desulfurization and the Effect of Sulfur on Soil Acidity and Biological Activity

Bioavailability of Sulfur from Waste Obtained during Biogas Desulfurization and the Effect of Sulfur on Soil Acidity and Biological Activity

Health Risk Assessment, Pore Water Chemistry, and Assessment of Trace Metals Transfer from Two Untreated Sewage Sludge Types to Tomato Crop (Lycopersicon esculentum) at Different Application Levels

Mapping of Subak Area Boundaries and Soil Fertility for Agricultural Land Conservation

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