Enzymatic activity of soils and soil organic matter stabilization as an effect of components released from the decomposition of litter

Błońska, Ewa; Piaszczyk, Wojciech; Staszel, Karolina; Lasota, Jarosław

doi:10.1016/j.apsoil.2020.103723

Cited by 74 publications

(57 citation statements)

References 29 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Many authors have shown a positive correlation between SOM content and the activity of various enzymes taking [ 94 , 95 , 96 , 97 , 98 ]. However, in addition to SOM content, the quality and composition of SOM also have a significant influence on enzyme activity.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Enzymatic Activity and Its Relationship with Organic Matter Characterization and Ecotoxicity to Aliivibrio fischeri of Soil Samples Exposed to Tetrabutylphosphonium Bromide

Telesiński

Pawłowska

Biczak

et al. 2021

Sensors

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study aimed to determine the impact of tetrabutylphosphonium bromide [TBP][Br] on the soil environment through an experiment on loamy sand samples. The tested salt was added to soil samples at doses of 0 (control), 1, 10, 100, and 1000 mg kg−1 dry matter (DM). During the experiment, the activity of selected enzymes involved in carbon, phosphorus, and nitrogen cycles, characteristics of organic matter with Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, and toxicity of soil samples in relation to Aliivibrio fischeri were determined at weekly intervals. The results showed that low doses of [TBP][Br] (1 and 10 mg kg−1 DM) did not have much influence on the analyzed parameters. However, the addition of higher doses of the salt into the soil samples (100 and 1000 mg kg−1 DM) resulted in a decrease in the activity of enzymes participating in the carbon and phosphorus cycle and affected the activation of those enzymes involved in the nitrogen cycle. This may be due to changes in aerobic conditions and in the qualitative and quantitative composition of soil microorganisms. It was also observed that the hydrophobicity of soil organic matter was increased. Moreover, the findings suggested that the soil samples containing the highest dose of [TBP][Br] (1000 mg kg−1 DM) can be characterized as acute environmental hazard based on their toxicity to Aliivibrio fischeri bacteria. The increased hydrophobicity and ecotoxicity of the soil samples exposed to the tested salt were also positively correlated with the activity of dehydrogenases, proteases, and nitrate reductase. Observed changes may indicate a disturbance of the soil ecochemical state caused by the presence of [TBP][Br].

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Enzymatic Activity and Its Relationship with Organic Matter Characterization and Ecotoxicity to Aliivibrio fischeri of Soil Samples Exposed to Tetrabutylphosphonium Bromide

Telesiński

Pawłowska

Biczak

et al. 2021

Sensors

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…According to Zhou and Hua (2004), appropriate level of nutrients, particularly of nitrogen, is necessary for improved PAH bioremediation. Earlier study indicates marked differences in the release of nutrients, particularly of C, N and P during the decomposition of plant litter of deciduous and coniferous species (Błońska et al 2021). More carbon and nitrogen are released to soil from deciduous litter than from coniferous litter, which results in increased activity and diversity of the microbial community.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The pH value has a significant effect on the activity of microorganisms in the soil, and many enzymes are very sensitive to the pH of soil. The soil pH influences the activity of soil enzymes by controlling ionization caused by conformational changes of enzymes, availability of substrates and enzymatic cofactors (Błońska et al 2021). Soil organic matter is the main source of enzyme substrate, and the content of organic matter greatly affects the activity of soil enzyme (Zhang et al 2020).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…amount and quality of soil organic matter, acidification or the amount of nutrients (Błońska et al 2016b;Błońska et al 2017). Coniferous and deciduous species of trees affect soil properties differently via the plant litter fall and root systems (Błońska et al 2021). Coniferous species lead to pH reduction, and as a consequence to reduce the enzymatic activity of soils (Błońska et al 2016a).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Effect of Species Composition on Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Accumulation in Urban Forest Soils of Krakow

Lasota

Łyszczarz

Kempf³

et al. 2021

Water Air Soil Pollut

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are among the most hazardous organic pollutants due to their toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic properties, wide distribution, recalcitrance and stability in the environment. The study objective is to determine the impact of the species composition of tree stands on PAH accumulation in urban forest soils of Krakow. The study compared the impact of deciduous and coniferous species on similar soils on PAH biodegradation. Basic physicochemical properties, activity of enzymes involved in the nutrient cycle and PAH content were measured in soil samples. Our study shows lower accumulation of PAHs in soils with deciduous tree stands, which are characterized by higher pH and higher biochemical activity expressed by enzymatic activity. There is statistically significant difference in the enzymatic activity in the soils of deciduous tree stands, which results in differences in PAH accumulation. Among the studied deciduous species, soils with Norway maple and locust were characterized by highest enzymatic activity. At the same time, soils under these species were characterized by the lowest PAH accumulation. Among the coniferous species, highest PAH accumulation was observed under pine and spruce, where low enzymatic activity was observed at the same time.

show abstract

“…Therefore, the impact of slope aspect, which directly influences the orchard sunshine, soil moisture, and temperature on soluble solids and total sugar content in apples, may be greater than the relative elevation. Organic litter, such as leaves and branches, is the main source of soil OM [26][27][28]. In the hilly and gully region of the Loess Plateau, surface runoff is the driving force for litter transportation.…”

Section: Status Of Soil Nutrients In Orchards At Different Elevationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impacts of Relative Elevation on Soil Nutrients and Apple Quality in the Hilly-Gully Region of the Loess Plateau, China

et al. 2021

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Relative elevation, as one of the decisive factors to the redistribution of soil water, nutrients, sunshine, and temperature in a region influences apple yield and quality by adjusting soil water and nutrients. To explore the impact of relative elevation on apple quality, this research investigated the conditions of soil moisture and nutrients at different elevations of terrace apple orchards in the hilly-gully region of the Loess Plateau. The results showed that soil water content decreases when the elevation increased, whereas soil nutrients fluctuated significantly at different elevations of terrace orchards and the contents were lower than the standard level of the Loess Plateau, especially soil organic matter, but total potassium was higher. The apple firmness increased when the elevation increased and had a good linear relationship with elevation. Apple vitamin C content in weed-covered orchards was higher than in the ploughing and weeding management orchards. The impact of soil nutrients, including soil water, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium on apple quality were concentrated in soluble solid and total acid. Irrational irrigation or partial use of nutrients, such as more use of nitrogen and less use of phosphorus and potassium, may deteriorate the apple quality. Therefore, we suggested that the amount of irrigation be increased appropriately with the raising of elevation. Moreover, part of the weed should be kept to cover the orchard, as well as mowing regularly and covering the surface. This would not only improve water use efficiency and increase soil organic matter content, it would also maintain apple quality and ensure sustainable development of the apple orchards.

show abstract

Enzymatic activity of soils and soil organic matter stabilization as an effect of components released from the decomposition of litter

Cited by 74 publications

References 29 publications

Enzymatic Activity and Its Relationship with Organic Matter Characterization and Ecotoxicity to Aliivibrio fischeri of Soil Samples Exposed to Tetrabutylphosphonium Bromide

Enzymatic Activity and Its Relationship with Organic Matter Characterization and Ecotoxicity to Aliivibrio fischeri of Soil Samples Exposed to Tetrabutylphosphonium Bromide

Effect of Species Composition on Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Accumulation in Urban Forest Soils of Krakow

Impacts of Relative Elevation on Soil Nutrients and Apple Quality in the Hilly-Gully Region of the Loess Plateau, China

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About