Effect of Phosphorus-Containing Polymers on the Shoot Dry Weight Yield and Nutritive Value of Mavuno Grass

Prudencio, Marcelo Falaci; Almeida, Lucas de Carvalho de José; Moreira, Adônis; Freitas, Gabriela da Silva; Heinrichs, Reges; Filho, Cecílio Viega Soares

doi:10.3390/agronomy13041145

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“…The worldwide occurrence of P imbalances in plants [4,1] implies the urgent need for strategies to mitigate these losses. Research has invested in more e cient ways to sustainably perform phosphate nutrition in forage plants [17] . An option for mitigating these imbalances has recently started with silicon (Si), with promising initial reports for mitigating nutritional de ciency [18] .…”

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Nanosilica improves morphogenic and chemical parameters of Megathyrsus maximus grass under phosphorus deficiency and excess stress in different soils

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Zanine

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In cultivated soils with pastures in different regions of the world, phosphorus (P) imbalances are recurrent. In addition to P deficiency, the occurrence of areas with excess P in the soil has increased, with damage to pasture production. This reality requires the search for thoughtful strategies such as the use of silicon (Si), which is an element known to attenuate stress in plants. However, the action of Si on morphogenetic and chemical characteristics of grasses forages cultivated in different soils is not known. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of P deficiency and excess on morphogenetic and chemical parameters, and on the digestibility of Zuri guinea grass cultivated in Oxisol and Entisol, and to analyze whether fertirrigation with nanosilica can mitigate the damage caused by these nutritional stresses. P deficiency decreased tiller number and grass protein content, and increased lignin content, while P excess increased the percentage of dead material and lignin, and decreased the leaf:stem ratio of plants, and both stresses decreased dry matter (DM) production. Fertirrigation with Si promoted better tillering and protein in deficient plants. In the excess of P, Si reduced tiller mortality and the lignin content of the plants, increasing the leaf:stem ratio and DM production, also increasing the production of plants with P sufficiency, without affecting the digestibility of the grass. Thus, the perspective is that the use of Si can improve the growth and chemical characteristics of forage grasses under P stress, and optimize production in nourished adapted plants, confident for more sustainable pasture production.

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Nanosilica improves morphogenic and chemical parameters of Megathyrsus maximus grass under phosphorus deficiency and excess stress in different soils

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Zanine

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Nanosilica enhances morphogenic and chemical parameters of Megathyrsus maximus grass under conditions of phosphorus deficiency and excess stress in different soils

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Phosphorus (P) imbalances are a recurring issue in cultivated soils with pastures across diverse regions. In addition to P deficiency, the prevalence of excess P in soil has escalated, resulting in damage to pasture yield. In response to this reality, there is a need for well-considered strategies, such as the application of silicon (Si), a known element for alleviating plant stress. However, the influence of Si on the morphogenetic and chemical attributes of forage grasses grown in various soils remains uncertain. Consequently, this study aimed to assess the impact of P deficiency and excess on morphogenetic and chemical parameters, as well as digestibility, in Zuri guinea grass cultivated in Oxisol and Entisol soils. It also sought to determine whether fertigation with nanosilica could mitigate the detrimental effects of these nutritional stresses. Results revealed that P deficiency led to a reduction in tiller numbers and grass protein content, along with an increase in lignin content. Conversely, P excess resulted in higher proportions of dead material and lignin, a reduced mass leaf: stem ratio in plants, and a decrease in dry matter (DM) yield. Fertigation with Si improved tillering and protein content in deficient plants. In the case of P excess, Si reduced tiller mortality and lignin content, increased the mass leaf:stem ratio, and enhanced DM yield. This approach also increased yields in plants with sufficient P levels without affecting grass digestibility. Thus, Si utilization holds promise for enhancing the growth and chemical characteristics of forage grasses under P stress and optimizing yield in well-nourished, adapted plants, promoting more sustainable pasture yields.

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Effect of Phosphorus-Containing Polymers on the Shoot Dry Weight Yield and Nutritive Value of Mavuno Grass

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Nanosilica improves morphogenic and chemical parameters of Megathyrsus maximus grass under phosphorus deficiency and excess stress in different soils

Nanosilica improves morphogenic and chemical parameters of Megathyrsus maximus grass under phosphorus deficiency and excess stress in different soils

Nanosilica enhances morphogenic and chemical parameters of Megathyrsus maximus grass under conditions of phosphorus deficiency and excess stress in different soils

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