Phosphogypsum and biosynthesized selenium nanoparticles synergistically mitigate cadmium contamination and promote maize growth in wastewater-irrigated alkaline soil

IF 3.9 2区 农林科学 Q1 AGRONOMY
Khadiga Alharbi, Yan Gao, Essam Elatafi, Alaa El-Dein Omara, Samir I. Gadow, Hany S. Osman, Tarek Alshaal, Emadelden Rashwan, Emad M. Hafez
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Abstract

Aims

Maize (Zea mays L.), a critical crop for global food security, is indispensable for livestock feed and human consumption. However, the prolonged use of cadmium-contaminated wastewater for irrigation, particularly in alkaline soil, can cause soil degradation and poses a significant threat to crop production.

Methods

The study tested the combined application of 10 t ha-1 PG and 25 mg L-1 BioSeNPs on maize plants cultivated in Cd-contaminated alkaline soils. Comprehensive assessments were conducted on soil chemical properties, enzymatic activities, plant physiological responses, and nutrient content in leaves.

Results

The co-application of PG and BioSeNPs significantly reduced Cd bioavailability in the soil and its accumulation in maize roots, shoots, and grains. Soil Cd levels decreased by 33.01%, accompanied by enhanced soil enzymatic activities and improved soil respiration. Physiological stress markers, including malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), were reduced by 34.61%. Additionally, chlorophyll content, stomatal conductance, and net photosynthetic rate increased by 54.23%, 54.28%, and 93.80%, respectively. The nutritional content of essential elements—nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), and selenium (Se)—in maize leaves also showed substantial improvements.

Conclusions

The combined application of PG and BioSeNPs effectively mitigated Cd contamination and enhanced soil health and maize growth. This innovative approach offers a sustainable solution for managing alkaline soils irrigated with Cd-contaminated wastewater.

磷石膏与生物合成纳米硒协同缓解废水灌溉碱性土壤镉污染,促进玉米生长
玉米(Zea mays L.)是全球粮食安全的重要作物,是牲畜饲料和人类消费不可缺少的原料。然而,长期使用镉污染的废水进行灌溉,特别是在碱性土壤中,可能导致土壤退化,并对作物生产构成重大威胁。方法采用10 t ha-1 PG和25 mg L-1 BioSeNPs在镉污染的碱性土壤中联合施用玉米。对土壤化学性质、酶活性、植物生理反应和叶片养分含量进行了综合评价。结果PG和BioSeNPs配施显著降低了土壤中Cd的生物有效性以及玉米根、芽和籽粒中Cd的积累。土壤Cd水平降低33.01%,土壤酶活性增强,土壤呼吸改善。生理应激指标丙二醛(MDA)和过氧化氢(H2O2)降低34.61%。叶绿素含量、气孔导度和净光合速率分别提高了54.23%、54.28%和93.80%。玉米叶片中必需元素氮(N)、磷(P)、钾(K)、镁(Mg)和硒(Se)的营养含量也有显著改善。结论PG和BioSeNPs配施能有效缓解Cd污染,促进土壤健康和玉米生长。这种创新的方法为管理用cd污染的废水灌溉的碱性土壤提供了可持续的解决方案。
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Plant and Soil
Plant and Soil 农林科学-农艺学
CiteScore
8.20
自引率
8.20%
发文量
543
审稿时长
2.5 months
期刊介绍: Plant and Soil publishes original papers and review articles exploring the interface of plant biology and soil sciences, and that enhance our mechanistic understanding of plant-soil interactions. We focus on the interface of plant biology and soil sciences, and seek those manuscripts with a strong mechanistic component which develop and test hypotheses aimed at understanding underlying mechanisms of plant-soil interactions. Manuscripts can include both fundamental and applied aspects of mineral nutrition, plant water relations, symbiotic and pathogenic plant-microbe interactions, root anatomy and morphology, soil biology, ecology, agrochemistry and agrophysics, as long as they are hypothesis-driven and enhance our mechanistic understanding. Articles including a major molecular or modelling component also fall within the scope of the journal. All contributions appear in the English language, with consistent spelling, using either American or British English.
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