Phytoremediation of atrazine-contaminated soil using Zea mays (maize)

Ibrahim, Soheir; Lateef, M.F. Abdel; Khalifa, Hassan; Monem, Abd El

doi:10.1016/j.aoas.2013.01.010

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“…The speed of seed germination (see calculation below) using water and herbicide solutions, with and without biochar, and with and without soil, was evaluated. Based on herbicide labels, species sensitivity, [41,42] and seed availability, Daikon radish (Raphanus sativus) and black-seeded Simpson lettuce (Lactuca sativa) were selected as indicator species for 2,4-D. Daikon radish and winter wheat (Triticum aestivum) were used as indicator species for atrazine. Twenty seeds of each species were placed in an 8-mm petri dish with a filter paper placed above the seeds.…”

Section: Biochar Effect On Herbicide Sorptionmentioning

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Maize, switchgrass, and ponderosa pine biochar added to soil increased herbicide sorption and decreased herbicide efficacy

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Bruggeman

et al. 2016

Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B

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Biochar, a by-product of pyrolysis made from a wide array of plant biomass when producing biofuels, is a proposed soil amendment to improve soil health. This study measured herbicide sorption and efficacy when soils were treated with low (1% w/w) or high (10% w/w) amounts of biochar manufactured from different feedstocks [maize (Zea mays) stover, switchgrass (Panicum vigatum), and ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa)], and treated with different post-processing techniques. Twenty-four hour batch equilibration measured sorption of (14)C-labelled atrazine or 2,4-D to two soil types with and without biochar amendments. Herbicide efficacy was measured with and without biochar using speed of seed germination tests of sensitive species. Biochar amended soils sorbed more herbicide than untreated soils, with major differences due to biochar application rate but minor differences due to biochar type or post-process handling technique. Biochar presence increased the speed of seed germination compared with herbicide alone addition. These data indicate that biochar addition to soil can increase herbicide sorption and reduce efficacy. Evaluation for site-specific biochar applications may be warranted to obtain maximal benefits without compromising other agronomic practices.

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confidence: 99%

Maize, switchgrass, and ponderosa pine biochar added to soil increased herbicide sorption and decreased herbicide efficacy

Clay

Krack

Bruggeman

et al. 2016

Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B

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“…These include the mustard plant, alpine pennycress, broccoli and cabbage (Arthur et al, 2005). Maize showed to remove about 80% of atrazine from the soil in greenhouse study (Ibrahim et al, 2013). The submerged aquatic plant removes approximately 59% of atrazine ( 14 C) (Rice and Sikka, 1973) poplar trees were efficient in the fast assimilation of atrazine (90%) within nine days from sandy soil (Burken and Schnoor, 1996) while in the clayey soil the acclimatization was destitute.…”

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“…Atrazine contamination is not limited to water resources (Newcombe and Crowley, 1999), it was also reported for soil contamination by various researchers (Chelinho et al, 2010;Ibrahim et al, 2013Ibrahim et al, ). al., 2002 and thyroid function in rats (Hase et al, 2008).…”

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ABSTRACT:Increasing human population is putting enormous pressure on food supply and agriculture. To increase crop production, pesticides are used intensively. Atrazine (herbicide) which has proved economical in case of maize and sorghum for yield increase and price reduction for farmers. However, extensive use of atrazine in agriculture resulted in pollution and adverse effects on the environment.There is need to tackle atrazine contamination. This review explores the way for atrazine remediation.

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“…Triazines interfere with photosynthesis in plants. Atrazine is a selective systemic herbicide used for pre -and postemergence control of annual grasses and broad leaf weeds in a variety of cultivated crops [7].…”

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Effects of Chronic Use of Herbicides on Soil Physicochemical and Microbiological Characteristics

Tudararo-Aherobo

Ataikiru

2020

MRJI

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Introduction: Herbicide application is a vital strategy of weed control. The effects of these chemicals on the non-target soil microorganisms are very intense; have adverse impact on physicochemical parameters of the soil, which in turn affect soil fertility and plant growth. Research Gap: There are insufficient literatures on extensive monitoring of the effects of prolonged herbicides use. Existing literatures concerning analysis of effect of prolonged herbicides application on soil are not comprehensive with respect to number of soil characteristics analyzed. Aim: This study assessed the effects of Atrazine and Glyphosate on physicochemical properties and microbial population of carrot and maize farm soils, exposed to prolonged use at Songhai Delta. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Songhai Delta farms and the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, from April to July, 2019. Methodology: These pesticides were applied according to the manufacturers’ instructions at sublethal concentrations. Their effects on soil pH, cation exchange capacity, total organic carbon, nitrates, phosphates, sulphates and microbial populations at two depths (0-15 and 15-30 cm) were assessed using standard methods. Microbial counts were carried out for total heterotrophic bacteria and fungi using the pour plate method. Results: There were variations in the different properties of the carrot and maize farm soils. Soil pH was higher in maize farm (5.91±0.10) than in carrot farm (5.88±0.06) at the depth of 15-30 cm. The pH, total organic carbon, nitrate content had no significant difference while phosphate and microbial counts were significantly different at P=.05. Conclusion: This assessment has shown that the herbicides had no influence on pH, total organic carbon, nitrate but a negative one on bacterial and fungal populations with prolonged use. A modification in physicochemical and microbiological characteristics of soil could be used to predict the fertility and health status of soils.

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Phytoremediation of atrazine-contaminated soil using Zea mays (maize)

Cited by 40 publications

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Maize, switchgrass, and ponderosa pine biochar added to soil increased herbicide sorption and decreased herbicide efficacy

Maize, switchgrass, and ponderosa pine biochar added to soil increased herbicide sorption and decreased herbicide efficacy

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Effects of Chronic Use of Herbicides on Soil Physicochemical and Microbiological Characteristics

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