Trace Element Contents in Maize following the Application of Organic Materials to Reduce the Potential Adverse Effects of Nitrogen

Wyszkowski, Mirosław; Brodowska, Marzena S.; Kordala, Natalia

doi:10.3390/ma16010215

Cited by 4 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 70 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…This is evidenced by the study results achieved by Fan et al [68], showing that long-term application of nitrogen fertilisers (30 years; urea at a dose of 75 kg N ha −1 ) lowered the soil pH (6.47 versus 5.73) and elevated the content of copper, iron, manganese, and zinc in the soil solution. Trace elements, introduced together with nitrogen (and other fertilisers) into the soil, are then taken up by plants [69].…”

Section: Content Of Trace Elements In Soil Depending On Type Of Soil ...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Trace Element Content in Soils with Nitrogen Fertilisation and Humic Acids Addition

2023

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Application of mineral fertilisers can entail an increase in trace element content in the soil. In consequence, their elevated uptake by plants and transfer to further trophic chain links may occur. The aim of the research reported here was to determine the usefulness of the tested organic materials, such as humic acids, for reduction of the content of trace elements in two soils fertilised with excessive doses of nitrogen fertilisers. Soil type had a considerable effect on soil trace element content. The content of most trace elements (cadmium, lead, chromium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, and iron) was higher in loamy sand than in sand. Among the tested fertilisers, a higher content of most soil trace elements was found after the application of ammonium nitrate. Urea fertilisation led to a decrease in the content of cadmium, chromium, copper, and zinc in both soils; cobalt, manganese, and nickel in sand; and an increase in concentration of cobalt and manganese in loamy sand, relative to the subjects fertilised with ammonium nitrate. Urea ammonium nitrate solution (UAN) decreased the content of chromium, cadmium, copper, nickel, and zinc in both soils; lead in the sand; and cobalt in the loamy sand, while raising the content of lead in the loamy sand, relative to the subjects fertilised with ammonium nitrate. The impact of urea and UAN on the remaining trace element content in the soils was comparable to that effected by ammonium nitrate. The effect of humic acids on trace element content in the soil tended to be beneficial, as they reduced the soil concentrations of these elements compared to the control subject (without their application). However, it should be emphasised that their effect depended on nitrogen fertiliser form and soil type. Humic acids can effectively reduce the uptake of trace elements by some plant species.

show abstract

Section: Content Of Trace Elements In Soil Depending On Type Of Soil ...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Trace Element Content in Soils with Nitrogen Fertilisation and Humic Acids Addition

2023

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Due to their chelating capacity, HS has a strong effect on plant chemistry, stimulating the uptake of certain elements or reducing their toxicity through a neutralising effect [73]. In our other study [33], the application of HS at a dose of 0.15 g kg −1 significantly affected the content of maize aerial parts trace elements on two soil types and with different types of nitrogen fertilisers. The content of cadmium, cobalt, iron, zinc and manganese was reduced in plants grown on sandy loam, while the accumulation of copper, iron, manganese, zinc and cobalt was reduced in plants grown on loamy sand after the addition of HAs in the series with ammonium nitrate.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 61%

“…Increasing the organic matter content of soils decreases the mobility and availability of trace elements for plants, mainly due to precipitation of insoluble compounds, formation of complexes and adsorption by humic acids [31,32]. As shown by some authors, humic acids (HAs) influence the content of trace elements in plants [33] and soil [34,35]. Humic acids are used as organic amendments to improve the efficiency of remediation of contaminated soils, especially those with low sorption capacity [36].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Trace Elements in Maize Biomass Used to Phyto-Stabilise Iron-Contaminated Soils for Energy Production

Wyszkowski,

Kordala

2024

Energies

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The aim of the study was to determine the feasibility of using maize biomass for the phyto-stabilisation of iron-contaminated soils under conditions involving the application of humic acids (HAs). The biomass yield content of maize trace elements was analysed. In the absence of HAs, the first dose of Fe-stimulated plant biomass growth was compared to the absence of Fe contamination. The highest soil Fe contamination resulted in a very large reduction in maize biomass yield, with a maximum of 93%. The addition of HAs had a positive effect on plant biomass, with a maximum of 53%, and reduced the negative effect of Fe. There was an almost linear increase in maize biomass yield with increasing doses of HAs. Analogous changes were observed in dry matter content in maize. Soil treatment with Fe caused a significant increase in its content in maize biomass, with a maximum increase of three times in the series without HAs. There was also a decrease in Co, Cr and Cd content (by 17%, 21% and 44%, respectively) and an increase in Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn and Mn accumulation (by 32%, 63%, 75%, 97% and 203%, respectively). The application of HAs to the soil reduced the content of this trace element and its growth in the biomass of this plant under the influence of Fe contamination. They had a similar effect on other trace elements contained in the maize biomass. HAs contributed to a decrease in the level of most of the tested trace elements (except Ni and Pb) in the maize biomass. The reduction ranged from 11% (Cr and Mn) to 72% (Cd). The accumulation of Ni and Pb in the maize biomass was higher in the objects with HAs application than in the series without their addition. Humic acid application is a promising method for the reduction of the effects of soil Fe contamination on plants.

show abstract

“…No effect of different doses of HAs (0, 100, 200, 300 kg ha −1 ) on the content of macronutrients (K, Ca, Mg) in lettuce was shown by Cimrin and Yilmaz [101]. Humic acids may not only influence macronutrient content but also micronutrient accumulation in plants [102].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 97%

Effects of Humic Acids on Calorific Value and Chemical Composition of Maize Biomass in Iron-Contaminated Soil Phytostabilisation

Wyszkowski,

Kordala

2024

Energies

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

An interesting feedstock for energy purposes is plant biomass due to its renewability, widespread availability and relatively low cost. One plant with a high and versatile use potential is maize. Plants used for energy production can be grown in polluted areas, e.g., with iron. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of humic acids (Has) on the yield, calorific value and other energy parameters and chemical composition of maize biomass applied as a phytostabiliser on iron-contaminated soil. The soil was contaminated with iron at 0, 250, 500 and 750 mg kg−1. The Has were added to the soil in the following amounts: 0, 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 g kg−1 of soil. Soil contamination with iron had relatively little effect on the heat of combustion and calorific value of biomass and very strongly reduced plant height (42%), dry matter yield (95%) and energy production of maize biomass (90%), the SPAD index at the fifth leaf unfolded stage (44%) (as opposed to the stem elongation stage), sodium, magnesium and phosphorus contents, and increased calcium, potassium and nitrogen contents of maize. The application of Has to the soil had a positive and very large effect on both the height and biomass parameters studied, resulting in an increase in plant height (22%), dry matter yield (67%) and energy production from maize biomass (62%). Changes in the heat of combustion and calorific value of the biomass were minimal but positive. Has contributed to a decrease in the value of the SPAD index during the stem elongation phase of maize and in the content of all macronutrients in maize biomass as a result of a reduction in the effect of iron on macronutrient content and to a significant increase in maize dry matter yield in plots with their application. The application of Has appears to be an effective adjunct in the phytostabilisation of iron-contaminated soils by growing crops for energy purposes.

show abstract

Trace Element Contents in Maize following the Application of Organic Materials to Reduce the Potential Adverse Effects of Nitrogen

Cited by 4 publications

References 70 publications

Trace Element Content in Soils with Nitrogen Fertilisation and Humic Acids Addition

Trace Element Content in Soils with Nitrogen Fertilisation and Humic Acids Addition

Trace Elements in Maize Biomass Used to Phyto-Stabilise Iron-Contaminated Soils for Energy Production

Effects of Humic Acids on Calorific Value and Chemical Composition of Maize Biomass in Iron-Contaminated Soil Phytostabilisation

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About