Short-term responses of soil nutrients, heavy metals and microbial community to partial substitution of chemical fertilizer with spent mushroom substrates (SMS)

Chen, Ludan; Zhou, Wei; Luo, Ling; Li, Yirong; Chen, Zhuo; Gu, Yunfu; Chen, Qiang; Deng, Ouping; Xu, Xiaoxun; Lan, Ting; Gao, Xuesong; Zhang, Shirong; Deng, Ling

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157064

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“…Due to intense agricultural methods like excessive tilling and the use of synthetic fertilizers, land degradation processes like deforestation and erosion, and the effects of urbanization and industrialization, which result in land clearing and pollution, the organic matter content of soil can be low. (Fan et al, 2020;Iderawumi and Kamal, 2022) These elements help to diminish the amount of organic matter in the soil by depleting it or contaminating it (Chen et al, 2022).…”

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Spatial distribution and quantification of plant-available nutrients and soil properties in Punjab, Pakistan

Rebi,

Wang,

Hussain

et al. 2023

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The quantification and spatial distribution of nutrients are crucial for agriculture production and protection. However, locally quantifying these soil variables is challenging in areas where transitions change over short distances, making correct land-use management difficult. This research paper aimed to quantify and analyze the spatial distribution of micronutrients (zinc, copper, iron, manganese and boron), macronutrients (potassium and phosphorus), as well as soil characteristics (electrical conductivity, pH, organic matter, and soil saturation) in the agricultural districts of Sahiwal and Sargodha in Punjab, Pakistan. The mean available phosphorus (AP) concentrations ranged from 7.37 to 7.00 mg/kg in Sahiwal and Sargodha, respectively, falling below the permissible range in both regions. Conversely, potassium (K) levels were within the recommended range, with values ranging from 110 to 280 mg/kg in Sahiwal but lower in Sargodha. Zinc (Zn) concentrations ranged from 1.6 to 0.4 mg/kg in Sahiwal and 1.8 to 0.3 mg/kg in Sargodha, with acceptable levels in Sahiwal but not in Sargodha. Copper (Cu) concentrations in both regions met acceptable standards. Mean iron (Fe) values were 5.6 and 5.2 mg/kg in Sahiwal and Sargodha, respectively, exceeding the limit in Sahiwal but falling below in Sargodha. Manganese (Mn) concentrations were acceptable in Sargodha but low in Sahiwal while boron (B) levels were below acceptable thresholds in several Sargodha samples but within limits in Sahiwal. Some Sahiwal samples exhibited excessively high pH, unlike in Sargodha. Nevertheless, both areas adhered to permissible soil saturation levels, except for one Sahiwal sample with elevated electrical conductivity (EC). Soil organic matter (SOM) content ranged from 0.57% to 0.52% in Sahiwal and Sargodha, respectively, with the majority of samples from both regions falling below permissible SOM ranges. The results suggest that quantity and spatial distribution are affected by locality, and therefore, exciting land-use management protocols should be adopted for spatial distribution and changes, not just absolute quantities. This study provides practical recommendations for farmers, researchers, and policymakers to enhance agricultural production and sustainability in Sahiwal and Sargodha.

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Spatial distribution and quantification of plant-available nutrients and soil properties in Punjab, Pakistan

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Wang,

Hussain

et al. 2023

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“…The great improvement effect on soil fertility and health with combined application of organic amendments and chemical fertilizers has been confirmed (Darakeh et al, 2021; Ning et al, 2017), indicating that the important role of organic amendments in agricultural production has become increasingly prominent (An et al, 2022; Chen et al, 2022). There are around 15 million tons of waste edible mushroom bran produced each year in China, which is an important source for organic amendments.…”

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“…There are around 15 million tons of waste edible mushroom bran produced each year in China, which is an important source for organic amendments. While the utilization rate of waste edible mushroom bran in China is lower than 40% (Chen et al, 2022). Abandoning edible mushroom bran not only led to resource waste but also caused potential environmental pollution (Hu et al, 2022).…”

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Vermicompost derived from mushroom residues improves soil C/P cycling, bacterial community, and fungal abundance

Jiang,

Wu,

Wang

et al. 2023

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The utilization of agricultural waste organic materials through composting technology has gained significant traction in agricultural production as an effective means of crop nutrient management. However, the differences in the impact of organic amendments prepared by traditional composting and vermicomposting on soil properties still deserve further research. Based on field experiments conducted in greenhouse, compared to chemical fertilizer treatments as control, we utilized traditional compost (OF) and vermicompost (VcF) derived from agricultural organic waste edible mushroom bran and cow manure (2:8). Variations in soil physiochemical properties, activities of soil enzymes related C and P cycling, abundances and diversities of bacterial 16S rRNA and fungal ITS gene at total DNA level were analyzed. Both compost treatments enhanced soil organic carbon, soil total phosphorus, and soil available P content significantly and also increased the activities of soil α‐glucosidase, β‐glucosidase, acid phosphomonoesterase, and alkaline phosphomonoesterase significantly. The above results suggested that soil C and P transformations were stimulated effectively by both organic amendments. OF and VcF increased the fungal ITS absolute abundances significantly while diversity indices of soil bacterial community increased significantly under both treatments. Correlation analysis indicated that bacterial community composition was strongly correlated with several soil property indexes while fungal community composition was only significantly correlated with soil total phosphorous content. In conclusion, similar to traditional compost, vermicompost significantly improved soil nutrient cycling (especially C and P aspects). In terms of soil microbes, bacteria and fungi showed different responding mechanism to vermicompost: bacteria adjust microbial structure, while fungi tend to proliferated. In consideration of the advantages of vermicompost in technology and economic cost, it could be applied in the subsequent agricultural production more frequently.

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“…Previous studies have found that the appropriate combination of mineral fertilizers and waste mushroom residues is beneficial to improving and maintaining soil quality and plant growth [ 20 , 21 , 22 ]. As an important producer of mushrooms in China, Sichuan mainly produces Enoki mushroom, Oyster mushroom, Auricularia polytricha mushroom, Shiitake mushroom, and Agaricus bisporus [ 23 ]. Yet, the composition of different waste mushroom residues varies depending on the base substrate and its supplementation.…”

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Responses of Crop Yield, Soil Fertility, and Heavy Metals to Spent Mushroom Residues Application

Tang,

Liu,

Huang

et al. 2024

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Waste mushroom residues are often returned to fields as organic amendments. Here, we estimated the effects of the continuous applications of different spent mushroom substrates for 2 years on crop yields, soil nutrients, and heavy metals in paddy fields. The study comprised seven treatments: no fertilization (CK) and mineral NPK fertilizer (CF), as well as NPK fertilizer combined with Enoki mushroom residue (EMR50), Oyster mushroom residue (OMR50), Auricularia polytricha mushroom residue (APR50), Shiitake mushroom residue (SMR50), and Agaricus bisporus residue (ABR50). The grain yield was highest under the APR50 treatment. The short-term application of waste mushroom residue significantly increased SOC, TN, TP, and TK content relative to the CK treatment. The SOC, TP, and TK were highest under ABR50. Both total Cr and Cd contents were highest under CF treatment. The highest cumulative ecological risk was observed under OMR50 treatment. In addition, crop yield was positively correlated with SOC, TN, TP, and TP. Our results highlight that further research and innovation are needed to optimize the benefits and overcome the challenges of mushroom residue application.

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Short-term responses of soil nutrients, heavy metals and microbial community to partial substitution of chemical fertilizer with spent mushroom substrates (SMS)

Cited by 28 publications

References 65 publications

Spatial distribution and quantification of plant-available nutrients and soil properties in Punjab, Pakistan

Spatial distribution and quantification of plant-available nutrients and soil properties in Punjab, Pakistan

Vermicompost derived from mushroom residues improves soil C/P cycling, bacterial community, and fungal abundance

Responses of Crop Yield, Soil Fertility, and Heavy Metals to Spent Mushroom Residues Application

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