Dynamics of changes in the concentrations of herbicides and nutrients in the soils of a combined wheat-poplar tree cultivation: a field experimental model during the growing season

Pavlidis, George; Karasali, Helen; Tsihrintzis, Vassiliοs A.

doi:10.1007/s10457-020-00586-3

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“…Another study in Italy reported 60-100% reductions in herbicides and up to 100% reductions for nutrients in agroforestry systems [96]. A maize-olive system in Greece also demonstrated a reduction in agrochemicals [97], while the herbicides and M455H001 metabolites were reduced by more than 80% and up to 100%, respectively, near trees rather than away from trees in a wheat-poplar alley cropping system in Greece [98]. The reductions in chemicals are faster and more rapid in the deeper layers, exhibiting the 'safety net' phenomenon found in agroforestry.…”

Section: Soil Pollution Abatement Potential Of Agroforestrymentioning

confidence: 97%

Agroforestry Systems for Soil Health Improvement and Maintenance

et al. 2022

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Agroforestry integrates woody perennials with arable crops, livestock, or fodder in the same piece of land, promoting the more efficient utilization of resources as compared to monocropping via the structural and functional diversification of components. This integration of trees provides various soil-related ecological services such as fertility enhancements and improvements in soil physical, biological, and chemical properties, along with food, wood, and fodder. By providing a particular habitat, refugia for epigenic organisms, microclimate heterogeneity, buffering action, soil moisture, and humidity, agroforestry can enhance biodiversity more than monocropping. Various studies confirmed the internal restoration potential of agroforestry. Agroforestry reduces runoff, intercepts rainfall, and binds soil particles together, helping in erosion control. This trade-off between various non-cash ecological services and crop production is not a serious constraint in the integration of trees on the farmland and also provides other important co-benefits for practitioners. Tree-based systems increase livelihoods, yields, and resilience in agriculture, thereby ensuring nutrition and food security. Agroforestry can be a cost-effective and climate-smart farming practice, which will help to cope with the climate-related extremities of dryland areas cultivated by smallholders through diversifying food, improving and protecting soil, and reducing wind erosion. This review highlighted the role of agroforestry in soil improvements, microclimate amelioration, and improvements in productivity through agroforestry, particularly in semi-arid and degraded areas under careful consideration of management practices.

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Section: Soil Pollution Abatement Potential Of Agroforestrymentioning

confidence: 97%

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Enhanced capacity of a leaf beetle to combat dual stress from entomopathogens and herbicides mediated by associated microbiota

ZHANG,

XU,

et al. 2024

Integr. Zool.

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Herbicides have demonstrated their impact on insect fitness by affecting their associated microbiota or altering the virulence of entomopathogenic fungi toward insects. However, limited research has explored the implications of herbicide stress on the intricate tripartite interaction among insects, associated bacterial communities, and entomopathogens. In this study, we initially demonstrated that associated bacteria confer a leaf beetle, Plagiodera versicolora, with the capability to resist the entomopathogenic fungus Aspergillus nomius infection, a capability sustained even under herbicide glyphosate stress. Further analysis of the associated microbiota revealed a significant alteration in abundance and composition due to glyphosate treatment. The dominant bacterium, post A. nomius infection or following a combination of glyphosate treatments, exhibited strong suppressive effects on fungal growth. Additionally, glyphosate markedly inhibited the pathogenic associated bacterium Pseudomonas though it inhibited P. versicolora’s immunity, ultimately enhancing the beetle's tolerance to A. nomius. In summary, our findings suggest that the leaf beetle's associated microbiota bestow an augmented resilience against the dual stressors of both the entomopathogen and glyphosate. These results provide insight into the effects of herbicide residues on interactions among insects, associated bacteria, and entomopathogenic fungi, holding significant implications for pest control and ecosystem assessment.

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Impacts of cacao agroforestry systems on climate change, soil conservation, and water resources: a review

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Agroforestry is crucial for improving water quality deteriorated by anthropogenic activities due to the use of chemical substances, including nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) in modern agricultural practices (MAPs). This state-of-the-art review aims to revise the influence of agroforestry systems (AFS) on climate change, soil conservation, and groundwater quality. The novelty of this review is that AFS can improve water quality, reduce nutrient loss, and support the biological, chemical, and physical properties of the soil. It is worth noting that the surficial geologic controls, slope gradient, soil types, and topographical conditions are factors that alter a watershed dominated by agroforestry areas. In addition, anthropic aspects, including agricultural practices, can also cause loss of water quality in basins dominated by an AFS area. The novelty of this review also outlines that AFS can be used for the phytoremediation of contaminated soils to reduce aluminum (Al), mercury (Hg), and cadmium (Cd), among others. Therefore, AFS can be used for water decontamination, climate change mitigation, climate adaptation, and soil conservation. More research is needed to investigate the contribution of AFS for soil integrity.

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Dynamics of changes in the concentrations of herbicides and nutrients in the soils of a combined wheat-poplar tree cultivation: a field experimental model during the growing season

Cited by 4 publications

References 29 publications

Agroforestry Systems for Soil Health Improvement and Maintenance

Agroforestry Systems for Soil Health Improvement and Maintenance

Enhanced capacity of a leaf beetle to combat dual stress from entomopathogens and herbicides mediated by associated microbiota

Impacts of cacao agroforestry systems on climate change, soil conservation, and water resources: a review

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