Influence of Poultry Litter and Poultry Litter Biochar on Soil Microbial Respiration and Nitrifying Bacteria Activity

Mierzwa–Hersztek, Monika; Klimkowicz‐Pawlas, Agnieszka; Gondek, Krzysztof

doi:10.1007/s12649-017-0013-z

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“…On the other hand, Dempster et al [42], Zimmerman et al [18], and Mierzwa-Hersztek et al [20] observed a decrease in Cmic after the application of biochars. Dempster et al [42] suggested that reduced Cmic value after adding biochar to the soil may result from the presence of toxic substances in this material such as trace elements or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).…”

Section: Effect Of Sewage Sludge Biochars On Soil Microbial Activitymentioning

confidence: 96%

“…The respiratory-activation quotient was established by dividing the basal respiration rate by the substrate-induced respiration rate according to International Organisation for Standardisation 17155 [37], and the metabolic quotient was determined as the ratio between microbial respiration and Cmic. It was expressed as a microgram of CO 2 ─C released per gram of biomass carbon per hour [20].…”

Section: Determination Of the Microbial Activitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The literature lacks information on the effect of basic nutrients for microorganisms on the rate of mineralization of organic matter per unit of biomass, which is known as the metabolic quotient [12]. Metabolic quotient is a reflection of "microbial efficiency" and has been widely used as a bioindicator of disturbance and ecosystem development [20,45]. The metabolic quotient value in the soil of various treatments ranged from 0.08 to 0.24 mg of C-CO 2 /g of Cmic/h (Figure 3).…”

Section: Effect Of Sewage Sludge Biochars On Soil Microbial Activitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Measurements of respiration and biomass of soil microorganisms are among the most sensitive biological parameters used to monitor biochemical processes in soil [17,20]. Compared with chemical and physical properties, biological properties can constitute not only early but also more sensitive environmental indicators, providing information on the presence of potentially toxic substances such as trace elements [21].…”

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Sewage sludge biochars management—Ecotoxicity, mobility of heavy metals, and soil microbial biomass

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Production of biochar from sewage sludge may be a promising solution for sewage sludge management and improvement of soil properties, including carbon dioxide sequestration. The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of biochars derived from different sewage sludges on soil physicochemical and biological properties, ecotoxicity, and plant yield. Three biochars (produced at a temperature of 300 °C) were applied into sandy acid soil in doses of 0.5, 1, and 2% (w/w). Depending on the type and dose, the application of sewage sludge biochars into the soil caused diverse effects on the parameters of soil biological activity (microbial biomass [Cmic], soil respiration, and value of metabolic quotient). No correlation between the applied dose of biochars and inhibition of Vibrio fischeri luminescence was observed. The factor with a stronger impact on the activity of V. fischeri was the type of biochar. The use of the OSTRACODTOXKIT F test (MicroBioTests) showed that the addition of sewage sludge biochar (regardless of its dose) reduced the soil toxicity to Heterocypris incongruens compared with the control soil. A significant increase of Poa pratensis L. biomass was obtained in soils with 1 and 2% additions of each of the biochars. The addition of biochars in doses of 1 and 2% to the soil had greater effect on the content of mobile forms of Cu, Pb, and Cd than the 0.5% dose compared with the control. Environ Toxicol Chem 2018;37:1197-1207. © 2017 SETAC.

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Section: Effect Of Sewage Sludge Biochars On Soil Microbial Activitymentioning

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Section: Effect Of Sewage Sludge Biochars On Soil Microbial Activitymentioning

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“…A R 10 increase was found for heterotrophic respiration in different environments such as apple orchards [26] and the desert [47] after the application of biochar produced from wood and cotton straw, respectively. A significant increase in R 10 for total soil respiration was also observed in soils amended with poultry litter biochar [48].…”

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Effect of Woodchips Biochar on Sensitivity to Temperature of Soil Greenhouse Gases Emissions

Criscuoli

Ventura

Sperotto

et al. 2019

Forests

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Research Highlights: Biochar is the carbonaceous product of pyrolysis or the gasification of biomass that is used as soil amendment to improve soil fertility and increase soil carbon stock. Biochar has been shown to increase, decrease, or have no effect on the emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) from soil, depending on the specific soil and biochar characteristics. However, the temperature sensitivity of these gas emissions in biochar-amended soils is still poorly investigated. Background and Objectives: A pot experiment was set up to investigate the impact of woodchips biochar on the temperature sensitivity of the main GHG (CO2, CH4, and N2O) emissions from soil. Materials and Methods: Nine pots (14 L volume) were filled with soil mixed with biochar at two application rates (0.021 kg of biochar/kg of soil and 0.042 kg of biochar/kg of soil) or with soil alone as the control (three pots per treatment). Pots were incubated in a growth chamber and the emissions of CO2, CH4, and N2O were monitored for two weeks with a cavity ring-down gas analyzer connected to three closed dynamic chambers. The temperature in the chamber increased from 10 °C to 30 °C during the first week and decreased back to 10 °C during the second week, with a daily change of 5 °C. Soil water content was kept at 20% (w/w). Results: Biochar application did not significantly affect the temperature sensitivity of CO2 and N2O emissions. However, the sensitivity of CH4 uptake from soil significantly decreased by the application of biochar, reducing the CH4 soil consumption compared to the un-amended soil, especially at high soil temperatures. Basal CO2 respiration at 10 °C was significantly higher in the highest biochar application rate compared to the control soil. Conclusions: These results confirmed that the magnitude and direction of the influence of biochar on temperature sensitivity of GHG emissions depend on the specific GHG considered. The biochar tested in this study did not affect soil N2O emission and only marginally affected CO2 emission in a wide range of soil temperatures. However, it showed a negative impact on soil CH4 uptake, particularly at a high temperature, having important implications in a future warmer climate scenario and at higher application rates.

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Effects of broiler litter age and application rate on nutrient mineralization under laboratory condition

Feng,

Prasad,

Chakraborty

2023

Agrosystems Geosci & Env

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Broiler litter (BL), a byproduct of the broiler (Gallus gallus sp.) production cycle, can be regarded as a beneficial organic source to supply essential nutrients for crop growth. Understanding BL nutrient mineralization helps producers better manage nutrients on farms. However, the effects of BL age (length of time BL stays in poultry house before it is cleaned out, also known as the clean out frequency of BL) and application rate on the mineralization of BL nutrients are still poorly understood. Therefore, a 150‐day laboratory incubation study investigated the influence of BL age (6, 18, and 30 months) and application rate (5 and 10 Mg ha−1) on nutrient mineralization. The experimental design was a completely randomized design with three replications. Soil samples were collected at day 0, 10, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 150 and analyzed for nitrogen (N) species nitrate, ammonium, total N, and water‐extractable nutrients (water‐extractable phosphorus, potassium [WEK], calcium [WECa], magnesium [WEMg], iron [WEFe], copper [WECu], zinc (WEZn), boron [WEB], and manganese [WEMn]). Results showed that BL nutrient mineralization was affected by BL age or application rate, except WEFe. A greater amount of nitrate‐N was released during the first month, suggesting faster nitrification during the first 30 days after application. Mineral N (sum of nitrate‐ and ammonium‐N) release was more significant with the increasing age of BL and application rate. Greater availability of WEK, WECa, WEMg, and WEB was found in 18‐ and 30‐month BL from 10 Mg ha−1, and lowest in 6‐month BL from 5 Mg ha−1, whereas 6‐month BL with 10 Mg ha−1 has the greatest WECu. Our results suggested that older BL (30 months) with a greater application rate (10 Mg ha−1) had greater nutrient supply potential.

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Influence of Poultry Litter and Poultry Litter Biochar on Soil Microbial Respiration and Nitrifying Bacteria Activity

Cited by 39 publications

References 47 publications

Sewage sludge biochars management—Ecotoxicity, mobility of heavy metals, and soil microbial biomass

Sewage sludge biochars management—Ecotoxicity, mobility of heavy metals, and soil microbial biomass

Effect of Woodchips Biochar on Sensitivity to Temperature of Soil Greenhouse Gases Emissions

Effects of broiler litter age and application rate on nutrient mineralization under laboratory condition

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