Effect of soil amendments and varied soil texture on wheat growth, physiology, and nutrient accumulation at different salinity: sodicity levels

Qadir, Ayesha Abdul; Murtaza, Ghulam; Zia‐ur‐Rehman, Muhammad; Waraich, Ejaz Ahmad

doi:10.1007/s12517-022-10485-9

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“…The present study also showed the interactive effects of PM and microbes on nutrient assimilation in various plant parts under salt stress. In this study, salt stress significantly reduced the nutrient uptake in plants and the results agree with the findings of Abdul Qadir et al [ 74 ] and Merwad [ 75 ] who also showed reduced N, P, and K assimilation in wheat crops grown in saline soil [ 72 , 76 ]. However, the application of PM alleviated the phytotoxicity of slats and enhanced nutrient uptake.…”

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Enhanced wheat productivity in saline soil through the combined application of poultry manure and beneficial microbes

Arshad,

Khan,

Ali

et al. 2024

BMC Plant Biol

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Background Soil salinity is one of the major menaces to food security, particularly in dealing with the food demand of the ever-increasing global population. Production of cereal crops such as wheat is severely affected by soil salinity and improper fertilization. The present study aimed to examine the effect of selected microbes and poultry manure (PM) on seedling emergence, physiology, nutrient uptake, and growth of wheat in saline soil. A pot experiment was carried out in research area of Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Saline soil (12 dS m− 1 w/w) was developed by spiking using sodium chloride, and used in experiment along with two microbial strains (i.e., Alcaligenes faecalis MH-2 and Achromobacter denitrificans MH-6) and PM. Finally, wheat seeds (variety Akbar-2019) were sown in amended and unamended soil, and pots were placed following a completely randomized design. The wheat crop was harvested after 140 days of sowing. Results The results showed a 10–39% increase (compared to non-saline control) in agronomic, physiological, and nutritive attributes of wheat plants when augmented with PM and microbes. Microbes together with PM significantly enhanced seedling emergence (up to 38%), agronomic (up to 36%), and physiological (up to 33%) in saline soil as compared to their respective unamended control. Moreover, the co-use of microbes and PM also improved soil’s physicochemical attributes and enhanced N (i.e., 21.7%-17.1%), P (i.e., 24.1-29.3%), and K (i.e., 28.7%-25.3%) availability to the plant (roots and shoots, respectively). Similarly, the co-use of amendments also lowered the Na+ contents in soil (i.e., up to 62%) as compared to unamended saline control. This is the first study reporting the effects of the co-addition of newly identified salt-tolerant bacterial strains and PM on seedling emergence, physiology, nutrient uptake, and growth of wheat in highly saline soil. Conclusion Our findings suggest that co-using a multi-trait bacterial culture and PM could be an appropriate option for sustainable crop production in salt-affected soil.

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Enhanced wheat productivity in saline soil through the combined application of poultry manure and beneficial microbes

Arshad,

Khan,

Ali

et al. 2024

BMC Plant Biol

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A review of organic and inorganic amendments to treat saline-sodic soils: Emphasis on waste valorization for a circular economy approach

Elmeknassi,

Elghali,

de Carvalho

et al. 2024

Science of The Total Environment

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Soil Physicochemical Changes as Modulated by Treated Wastewater after Medium-and Long-Term Irrigations: A Case Study from Tunisia

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Treated wastewater (TWW) is considered as an alternative for agricultural irrigation. The aim of this study was to understand the medium- and long-term effects of TWW on soil physicochemical parameters. Two perimeters (P1 and P2)receiving TWW for 38 and 20 years, respectively, in Tunisiawere selected for study. In each perimeter, two water types were adopted: TWW and groundwater (GW). Soil physicochemical traits (pH, EC, and concentrations of Na+, K+, Ca2+, and Mg2+) were measured up to 100 cm, and three indexes were calculated: sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), cation ratio of structural stability (CROSS), and cation exchange capacity (CEC). Overall, all soil parameters were significantly affected in the irrigation area using GW. However, in the case of TWW, only the pH was found to be affected, increasing by 4.7% from P1 to P2. Moreover, compared to GW, TWW enhanced the soil salinity by 127%, particularly at deeper subsoils. More interestingly, the results revealed an accumulation of Mg2+, Ca2+, and K+ and a depletion of Na+ at the soil surface. Notably, TWW showed the lowest CROSS and SAR indexes, indicating the benefits of applying TWW even after long-term use in improving soil physicochemical parameters such as sodicity and structural stability. Our results provide valuable information for decision-makers to use wastewater in irrigated marginal soils.

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Effect of soil amendments and varied soil texture on wheat growth, physiology, and nutrient accumulation at different salinity: sodicity levels

Cited by 3 publications

References 56 publications

Enhanced wheat productivity in saline soil through the combined application of poultry manure and beneficial microbes

Enhanced wheat productivity in saline soil through the combined application of poultry manure and beneficial microbes

A review of organic and inorganic amendments to treat saline-sodic soils: Emphasis on waste valorization for a circular economy approach

Soil Physicochemical Changes as Modulated by Treated Wastewater after Medium-and Long-Term Irrigations: A Case Study from Tunisia

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