Fertigation of Arundo donax L. with different nitrogen rates for biomass production

Cano-Ruiz, J.; Sanz, Marina; Curt, María Dolores; Plaza, Antonio Morales; Lobo, M.C.; Mauri, Pedro V.

doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2019.105451

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“…The influent sample was taken close to the pipe, while the effluent sample was collected at the mouth of the The HSSFs CW was fed with pre-treated urban WW from the sewage treatment system that carried out primary and secondary treatment. WW was fed initially into a Water 2021, 13,1994 4 of 19 15 m 3 waterproofed, vibrated cement storage tank. The tank was equipped with a litre gauge and an outlet valve for the periodic cleaning of solid sediments.…”

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“…A number of studies have recognized giant reed as one of the most promising biomass crops due to good adaptation capacity to different climate and soil conditions and high biomass production levels under different cultivation inputs [10][11][12][13][17][18][19][20]. This species is a C 3 carbon-fixation plant naturalised in the Mediterranean environment [8,11], and it is characterized by high photosynthetic activity and CO 2 assimilation rates similar to those of C 4 carbon-fixation plants [21].…”

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Performance of a Pilot-Scale Constructed Wetland and Medium-Term Effects of Treated Wastewater Irrigation of Arundo donax L. on Soil and Plant Parameters

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On marginal lands in the Mediterranean basin, giant reed (Arundo donax L.) represents one of the most interesting perennial crops due to high levels of biomass production. Considering periodic water shortage during the summer months in this area, the reuse of treated wastewater (TWW) would seem to be a good opportunity for the growth of the species. The aim of this study was to assess the medium-term effects of irrigation using freshwater (FW) and TWW on soil characteristics and growth in giant reed plants. TWW was obtained from a pilot-scale horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetland system (HSSF CWs) with a total surface area of 100 m2. A split-plot design for a two-factor experiment was used with three replications. Medium-term TWW irrigation increased organic matter and plant nutrients in the soil; however, pH was not affected. Plants irrigated with TWW showed greater growth (+10.49% in height, +12.75% in stem diameter, +11.51% in above-ground biomass) than those irrigated with FW. The higher heating value of crop residues ranged between 16.83 (FW-irrigated plants) and 17.00 MJ kg−1 (TWW-irrigated plants). Results show that HSSF CWs produces TWW, which can be an alternative source of water for growing giant reed with high biomass performance.

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Performance of a Pilot-Scale Constructed Wetland and Medium-Term Effects of Treated Wastewater Irrigation of Arundo donax L. on Soil and Plant Parameters

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Virga

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“…On the contrary, a slight decrease of agronomic efficiency was recorded (14.61 kg of dry matter per kg of applied N). Cano-Ruiz et al [29] also observed a decrease in AE N values when the dose of N for giant reed cultivation was elevated from 60 to 120 kg ha −1 . These parameters suggest that it could be effective to grow A. donax in conditions of low available N sources because the conversion of the N supply into dry matter decreases with an additional intensification of N inputs.…”

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“…At the end of the growing season, the growth parameters were measured on all shoots, together with the evaluation of the yield of dry biomass of the shoots and roots (for SSA treatment only). Nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) was calculated according to Foulkes & Murchie [28], and the agronomic efficiency of applied N (AE N ) according to Cano-Ruiz et al [29].…”

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Sewage Sludge as a Soil Amendment for Growing Biomass Plant Arundo donax L.

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Sewage sludge (SS) is a waste originated from wastewater treatment that could be considered an interesting source of organic matter and nutrients for agricultural production. Our experiments aimed to assess the effect of SS on the growth parameters and the biomass yield of giant reed (Arundo donax L.) plants. Experiments were carried out in pots during two growing seasons, where samples of dried SS were applied in doses of 5 or 15 t ha−1. The number of shoots per plant was significantly higher with the application of 5 t ha−1 of SS into arable soil compared to the control treatment and did not increase with the dose of SS. On the other hand, the height of the plants was gradually elevated with the dose of SS. The diameter of the shoots was positively affected by the dose of 15 t ha−1, and it was the only parameter with significant differences between the used types of SS. The biomass yield increased by 1.2–2.7× depending on the type and dose of SS. Cu and Zn uptake, as micronutrients present in SS, and their accumulation in the aboveground parts were significantly higher for plants cultivated in the presence of SS.

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Cultivation of Energy Crops in Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment: An Overview

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Mateus

2023

Environmental Science and Engineering

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Fertigation of Arundo donax L. with different nitrogen rates for biomass production

Cited by 13 publications

References 66 publications

Performance of a Pilot-Scale Constructed Wetland and Medium-Term Effects of Treated Wastewater Irrigation of Arundo donax L. on Soil and Plant Parameters

Performance of a Pilot-Scale Constructed Wetland and Medium-Term Effects of Treated Wastewater Irrigation of Arundo donax L. on Soil and Plant Parameters

Sewage Sludge as a Soil Amendment for Growing Biomass Plant Arundo donax L.

Cultivation of Energy Crops in Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment: An Overview

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