Maize response to localized mineral or organic NP starter fertilization under different soil tillage methods

Battisti, Michela; Zavattaro, Laura; Capo, Luca; Blandino, Massimo

doi:10.1016/j.eja.2022.126534

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“…Notwithstanding, following these practices in individual fields may not have a significant impact on mycotoxin accumulation because of long-distance dispersal of spores from other fields. In fact, the role of reduced tillage in the content of such contaminants in maize grain is still debated [44]. Considering this, the potential benefits of tillage practices in maize must be weighed against their costs and their potential to promote soil erosion.…”

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Mycotoxins and Crop Yield in Maize as Affected by Irrigation Management and Tillage Practices

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In addition to the weather conditions, agronomic practices can have a major influence on maize crop yield and contamination with mycotoxins. In this work, the effect of different irrigation systems (flood vs. sprinkler irrigation), sprinkler irrigation management (low vs. high frequency, daytime vs. nighttime irrigation) and tillage practices (conventional tillage, no tillage with or without crop stover) on crop yield and the contamination with aflatoxins (AFs), fumonisins (FUM) and deoxynivalenol (DON) were evaluated in the maize grain from two experimental maize fields. No aflatoxins were detected in any of the samples analyzed. DON and FUM levels were significantly higher when the sprinkler irrigation was performed at nighttime (0.54 and 1.21 mg kg−1, respectively) as compared to daytime (0.38 and 0.45 mg kg−1). Likewise, DON and FUM were greater when irrigation frequency was low (0.61 and 1.09 mg kg−1, respectively) in comparison with high frequency (0.30 and 0.57 mg kg−1). DON concentrations were significantly higher in fields with sprinkler irrigation (0.53 mg kg−1) as compared to flood irrigation (0.19 mg kg−1), while the levels of FUM were very similar regardless of the maize irrigation system. Mycotoxin concentrations were not affected by the different soil tillage practices. This highlights the importance of implementing crop management practices to minimize the risk of mycotoxin contamination in maize.

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Mycotoxins and Crop Yield in Maize as Affected by Irrigation Management and Tillage Practices

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“…The methods used in the prevention of mycotoxin contamination T A B L E 2 Summary of agronomic parameters collected in three locations on 38 hybrids: number of husks, husk coverage, Fusarium verticillioides severity, fumonisin concentration (ppm), grain relative humidity (%) and yield estimate (t/ha). include cropping techniques, crop residue management, disease control through chemicals or biocontrol, irrigation, and harvest timing (Battisti et al, 2022;Herrera et al, 2023;Krnjaja et al, 2019;Marín et al, 2010;Marocco et al, 2008;Rossi et al, 2009;Tran et al, 2021). However, the best method for controlling F. verticillioides is the selection of more resistant genotypes, even if completely immune genotypes are not available (Lanubile et al, 2017;Stagnati et al, 2019).…”

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“…Nowadays, Fusarium disease and the resulting accumulation of fumonisins pose a global safety hazard for human and animal health (Awuchi et al., 2021; De Ruyck et al., 2015; Magarini et al., 2023). The methods used in the prevention of mycotoxin contamination include cropping techniques, crop residue management, disease control through chemicals or biocontrol, irrigation, and harvest timing (Battisti et al., 2022; Herrera et al., 2023; Krnjaja et al., 2019; Marín et al., 2010; Marocco et al., 2008; Rossi et al., 2009; Tran et al., 2021). However, the best method for controlling F. verticillioides is the selection of more resistant genotypes, even if completely immune genotypes are not available (Lanubile et al., 2017; Stagnati et al., 2019).…”

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“…For instance, crop rotation plays a pivotal role in insect management, since monoculture practices have been found to elevate mycotoxin contamination in maize grains (Krnjaja et al., 2019). Another key factor is tillage and crop residue management, but their importance is still debated (Battisti et al., 2022). Many authors reported that tillage practices did not significantly affect the incidence of fumonisins in maize (Herrera et al., 2023; Marocco et al., 2008), while other studies showed that fields with previous crop stovers exhibited a greater presence of F. verticillioides in comparison to fields without stovers (Rossi et al., 2009; Tran et al., 2021).…”

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The role of husk traits in maize susceptibility to Fusarium verticillioides: A multi‐location study in northern Italy

Magarini,

Colombo,

Cassani

et al. 2024

Food and Energy Security

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Fusarium disease and the consequent mycotoxin accumulation pose significant problem in maize cultivation, with fumonisins produced by Fusarium verticillioides posing a global health concern. To address this issue, a range of preventive measures (e.g. crop management techniques) can be implemented to minimize fungal infections. A promising strategy to counteract this issue involves the selection of genotypes with greater resistance to fungal pathogens. This approach has the potential to reduce the reliance on chemical inputs for controlling fungus growth or indirect infection vectors. Leveraging genetic approaches can help improve the economic sustainability of agriculture in the face of climate change challenges. In the present work, we assessed the importance of two husk leaf traits (coverage and number), their association with F. verticillioides infection, fumonisin content, and their potential influence on crop yield. The study was conducted in three locations in the North of Italy and 38 hybrids with varying resistance to F. Verticillioides were compared. The results obtained showed that husk coverage has a pivotal role not only in protecting maize ears from Fusarium infection but have also a significant impact on crop yield: a significant positive correlation was found between husk coverage and yield in all three locations (r = 0.33185; r = 0.51327 and r = 0.51207, respectively). Furthermore, in the field of Vicenza, a significant negative correlation was found between husk coverage and Fusarium severity (r = −0.41492). Husk coverage emerges as an important trait that merits inclusion in maize breeding programs, given its protective role against fungal infections and its favourable influence on both yield and grain quality.

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“…The fundamental role of starter fertilizers in providing immediate nutrient access to emerging crop roots, increasing the concentration of relatively immobile nutrients (P and K) in the rhizosphere, improving early-season nutrient uptake, inducing root growth and favourable rhizospheric compounds, limiting nutrient losses and enhancing crop pro-duction and productivity is well documented [9,[16][17][18]. Learning from the soil's memory, starter fertilizers take advantage of placement, formulation, and timing to impact seed-crop growth and development [17,[19][20][21].…”

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Too Salty or Toxic for Use: A Tale of Starter Fertilizers in Agronomic Cropping Systems

Makaza,

Khiari

2023

Agronomy

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The rising shortage of fertilizer resources in crop-producing regions worldwide and the need for fertilizer use optimization to minimize the impact of salt injuries and ammonia toxicity are at the centre of a brewing storm call for sustainable fertilizer savings. The allocation of fertilizers will be an ever-increasing pressure source because of vast agricultural demands under changing climatic conditions. Therefore, starter fertilizers must complement their efficiency and aim to boost productivity and improve food quality to reduce its toxicities, and these observations are corroborated by an analysis of past and ongoing short-, medium-, and long-term experiments. Concurrently, to counterbalance nutrient uptake, fertilizing products containing select nutrients are commonly placed through soil–seed or soil–fertilizer–seed systems to enhance crop production and productivity. Knowledge of the importance of starter fertilizers and their implications as influenced by frequent environmental conditions and management practices remains essential for sustainable and socio-economics of human livelihoods and successful global agronomic food systems under climate change. Therefore, this review takes a closer look at the detailed starter fertilizers’ (N, P, and K) placement approaches exploring their implications on crop production cycles and integrating them with environmental and agronomic management practices that could help to tailor the appropriate fertilizer recommendations and minimise fertilizer toxicity. We explored the mechanisms by which fertilizer salt injury and ammonia toxicity interfere with the morpho-physiological and biochemical processes in most agronomic seed crops. Beyond this, we show the advances that have already been made, as well as suggestions and recommendations concerning managing fertilizer salt injuries and ammonia toxicity potentials in the agricultural industry.

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Maize response to localized mineral or organic NP starter fertilization under different soil tillage methods

Cited by 15 publications

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Mycotoxins and Crop Yield in Maize as Affected by Irrigation Management and Tillage Practices

Mycotoxins and Crop Yield in Maize as Affected by Irrigation Management and Tillage Practices

The role of husk traits in maize susceptibility to Fusarium verticillioides: A multi‐location study in northern Italy

Too Salty or Toxic for Use: A Tale of Starter Fertilizers in Agronomic Cropping Systems

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