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{"title":"Bacterivorous Nematodes Drive Ammonification and Bacterial Community Growth in a Strongly Acidic Soil","authors":"Shuo Na,&nbsp;Helen L. Hayden,&nbsp;Ji-Zheng He,&nbsp;Zi-Yang He,&nbsp;Reza Ghaderi,&nbsp;Li Bi,&nbsp;Hang-Wei Hu","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70057","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Nematodes, the most abundant animals on Earth, play a vital role in the soil biosphere by regulating microbial communities and influencing nutrient cycling. However, their grazing impact on soil nitrogen (N) cycling and microbial communities remains insufficiently understood. In this study, we addressed this knowledge gap through a microcosm experiment using gamma-sterilised acidic soil (pH &lt; 4.5), inoculated with either microbial suspension alone or in combination with low or high concentrations of nematodes. Our results revealed that nematodes significantly increased soil NH₄⁺–N content and bacterial abundance, with bacterivorous nematodes increasingly dominating the microcosm environment. This study provides new evidence that bacterivorous nematodes significantly enhance ammonification in acidic soil, with implications for soil N availability and agricultural productivity.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70057","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143707560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Does the Addition of Silicon-Based Biostimulants Increase Production and Reduce Disease Incidence in Strawberry Crops?","authors":"Daniela Costa,&nbsp;Anthony Gargan,&nbsp;Orla O'Halloran,&nbsp;Zoia A. Awan,&nbsp;Caroline Elliott-Kingston,&nbsp;Michael T. Gaffney,&nbsp;Lael Walsh","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70052","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70052","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The use of pesticides in agriculture is crucial for crop protection although it potentially poses risks to the environment and human health. This has led to European Union initiatives to reduce chemical pesticide inputs which has driven innovation for more environmentally sustainable solutions. Biostimulants, including silicon-based products, represent a promising strategy to improve crop growth and quality in horticultural crops, such as strawberries. This research investigates silicon-based biostimulants and their impact on production and disease control in strawberry crops.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Material and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Three commercial style trials were conducted in glasshouse and polytunnel growing environments to evaluate different silicon-based biostimulant (Si_bio) products and application methods against a standard pesticide and reduced pesticide programme.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The main findings of this research point to growing system having a major effect on strawberry production where biostimulants are used, with a positive effect of biostimulant use only noted in the polytunnel system. Our results show that although certain parameters responded positively to silicon-based biostimulant application, such as increases to total weight and total yield, these were only significant in a single trial. Where overall yield increases were detected, this did not result in an increase in marketable yield. Pesticides remain more effective than biostimulants in reducing disease incidence of the fungal diseases grey mould and powdery mildew.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The impact on most agronomic parameters was limited and inconsistent across trials, however this work expands our understanding of the effectiveness of silicon biostimulants in strawberry production and disease management.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70052","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143698777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Intrinsic and Acquired Antimicrobial Resistomes in Plant Microbiomes: Implications for Agriculture and Public Health","authors":"Denis Kiplimo,&nbsp;Romano Mwirichia,&nbsp;Wisnu Adi Wicaksono,&nbsp;Gabriele Berg,&nbsp;Ahmed Abdelfattah","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70049","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to both human and environmental health. Before human intervention, the natural resistome existed in a relatively balanced state, mainly regulated by microbial interactions and environmental factors. However, the continuous use of antimicrobials and other novel entities (chemicals or biological substances) in agricultural production and clinical settings has resulted in a huge release of residual antimicrobials into the environment. This may lead to a decrease in microbial diversity and an increase in selection pressure. The outcome is the alteration of resistome with mobile and clinically relevant antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), posing a significant risk to human health. In the agricultural sector, the emergence of AMR is a result of multiple mechanisms. It involves intricate interactions between human activities, environmental factors and microbial processes. Direct exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria and ARGs in agricultural produce particularly raw eaten vegetables, salad, herbs and fruits may facilitate the spread of resistance between humans and the environment. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of antibiotic resistance in fresh produce microbiomes. It focuses on the impact of agricultural practices on the resistome and risks associated with antibiotic resistance to humans and the environment. More importantly, this review highlights several mitigation strategies and future interventions for a better understanding of ARG transmission within food systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70049","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143689302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Phosphorus-Based Variable-Rate Pig Slurry Application Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Improves Phosphorus Plant Availability","authors":"Catarina Esteves,&nbsp;David Fangueiro,&nbsp;Miguel Martins,&nbsp;Henrique Ribeiro","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70037","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Excessive or insufficient application of phosphorus (P) fertilisers can lead to soil P build-up or reduced crop productivity, respectively. Variable-rate P fertilisation offers a sustainable solution to this challenge. This study compared the efficiency of pig slurry (PgS) as a P fertiliser to a mineral P fertiliser (superphosphate, SPP) by evaluating their impacts on soil P availability, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and nutrient leaching in different laboratory experiments. PgS was applied at three increasing rates (R1, R2 and R3) to soils with varying P levels: very low (VL), low (L) or medium (M). A control (CTRL) without P application was included. Results showed PgS was as efficient as, or superior to, SPP in increasing soil extractable P content (1%–104%). Excessive PgS application indicated to soil P build-up. CO₂ emissions were highest with PgS (204.85 mg C kg⁻¹ soil) compared with SPP (171.26 mg C kg⁻¹ soil), though no significant differences in N₂O and CH₄ emissions were observed. GHG emissions were influenced by original soil P values, with the highest emissions in VL soil (1.36 g CO_2-eq kg⁻¹ soil). Optimal fertilisation (R2 for L soils) minimised emissions (647.56 mg CO_2-eq kg⁻¹ soil). Total P (TP) leaching was exacerbated in our selected sandy soils and increased with higher PgS application (11.95 mg TP kg⁻¹ soil in R3) and higher soil P levels (8.18 mg TP kg⁻¹ soil in soil M). Similar trends were observed for N leaching. This study highlighted PgS as a vial alternative to mineral P fertilisers and underscored the importance of site-specific variable-rate P application, to optimise fertiliser efficiency while minimising environmental impacts.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70037","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143602694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating Ecosystem and Agronomic Services Provided by Companion Cropping in Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)","authors":"Grace Connelly,&nbsp;Joseph Rothberger,&nbsp;Shelby Ellison","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70055","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70055","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Hemp, <i>Cannabis sativa</i> L., was legalized in the United States in the 2018 Farm Bill for industrial production. While growing has boomed, profitable agronomic practices lag behind in the infant industry. Growers are specifically interested in weed and pest management strategies that do not impact yield or quality, as there are few herbicide and pesticide options for hemp, and they want agronomic practices to be sustainable or regenerative. Our research assesses the utility of companion cropping to address these needs. Companion cropping is a cultural management tactic within farming systems in which a secondary crop is planted with the main crop, offering an array of potential benefits and ecosystem services. Some of the possible benefits of companion cropping within hemp systems include weed control, additional food sources and habitat for beneficial insects, pest deterrence, increased crop productivity, soil health, and environmental resilience against stresses. To determine which companion crops are most suitable within cannabidiol (CBD) hemp production, we have analyzed the effects of intercropping five companions (basil, dill, cilantro, sage, and marigold, against a blank control) on: (i) companion plant yield and profit, (ii) weed competition, (iii) insect diversity, (iv) hemp biomass yield, and (vi) cannabinoid content. Results show that companion crops differentially and significantly impact weed cover and insect diversity, but do not significantly impact yield or cannabinoid content, with marigold and basil being the most promising. This means that growers can choose companion crops that fit their farm and equipment best without having to worry about a negative impact to quality and yield. Future studies will focus on implementation of companion cropping through on farm trials, an exciting and necessary next step to a sustainable future for cannabis production.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70055","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143595259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Synergistic Effects of Water Hyacinth Compost and Blended Mineral Fertilizers on Key Soil Properties and Bread Wheat Yield","authors":"Matebie Muche,&nbsp;Yayeh Bitew,&nbsp;Yihenew G. Selassie,&nbsp;Ashenafei Gezahegn,&nbsp;Solomon Addisu,&nbsp;Shinjiro Sato","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70054","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70054","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Sustainable crop production is constrained by imbalanced fertilization and poor soil management, which lead to reduced soil fertility. Additionally, water hyacinth poses a major threat to Tana Lake by disrupting ecosystems and degrading water quality. A field experiment conducted in the Lake Tana Basin during the 2022/2023 cropping season aimed to assess the impact of combining water hyacinth compost and blended mineral fertilizer on soil properties and wheat yield attributes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study tested four rates of water hyacinth compost (0, 5, 10, 15 t ha⁻¹) and four rates of blended mineral fertilizer (0%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of NPSB recommended rates) in a randomized complete block design with triplicates. Data on soil properties and wheat yield were analyzed using SAS-JMP17 software.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The combined application of both fertilizers significantly (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05) improved the total nitrogen and agronomic attributes of wheat. The highest total nitrogen was achieved with 15 t ha⁻¹ of compost and full-rate blended fertilizer, while the highest soil reaction, organic carbon, and cation exchange capacity were observed with 15 t ha⁻¹ compost alone. The best wheat yield (4.15 t ha⁻¹) and net benefit (131,912.73 ETB ha⁻¹) were obtained with 15 t ha⁻¹ compost and full-rate blended fertilizer. Grain yield increased by 312.35% and 28.09% compared to the control and blanket recommendation of blended mineral fertilizer.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Using 15 t ha⁻¹ of compost with the full recommended rate of blended fertilizer enhances wheat production and provides a sustainable solution for managing invasive water hyacinth in similar regions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70054","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143595260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction to “Foundations for a National Assessment of Soil Biodiversity”","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70053","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70053","url":null,"abstract":"<p>C. Guerra, N. Eisenhauer, C. C. Tebbe, et al. “Foundations for a National Assessment of Soil Biodiversity,” <i>Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment</i> 3, (2024): e12116. http://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.12116.</p><p>The abovementioned article was published under the article category of ‘Research Article’. This is incorrect. It should have been published as a ‘Review Article’.</p><p>The article has been updated to reflect the correct article category.</p><p>We apologize for this error.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70053","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143581324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Harnessing Bacterial Potential to Reduce Nitrous Oxide Emissions From Agricultural Soils","authors":"Muhammad Waqas,&nbsp;Brajesh K. Singh,&nbsp;Chen Yaning,&nbsp;Christoph-Martin Geilfus","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70051","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Reducing N₂O emissions from farmlands is crucial to mitigate climate change. A recent scientific breakthrough employed an innovative method to inoculate farmland soil with a bacterium, resulting in a significant reduction of N₂O emissions. This commentary identifies promising environments and practices for further emission reduction.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70051","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143535785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Potash Trilemma: Geopolitics, Market Dynamics, and Global Food Security","authors":"Joan Rodeja,&nbsp;Fernando Coello,&nbsp;Jordi Sardans,&nbsp;Josep Penuelas","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70050","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Potash is essential for plant growth and global food production. However, its distribution and access are uneven, creating significant economic and geopolitical challenges. We here explore the complexities of the global potash market, focusing on the impacts of mine location, ownership, and the oligopolistic structure of the market on food security. Through historical analysis and the development of potash vulnerability indexes, the research highlights the risks associated with concentrated production and the implications for countries with varying levels of economic power. The findings underscore the potential for market manipulation and the exacerbation of food insecurity, particularly in lower-income nations. As potash resources become scarcer, strategic management by producers may lead to higher prices, further widening global inequalities. This study suggests a reevaluation of the current situation to address these emerging threats to global food security.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70050","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143530545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Aboveground Biomass in West African Semi-Arid Ecosystems: Structural Diversity, Taxonomic Contributions and Environmental Drivers","authors":"Kangbéni Dimobe,&nbsp;Shem Kuyah,&nbsp;Korotimi Ouédraogo,&nbsp;Ebagnerin Jérôme Tondoh,&nbsp;Adjima Thiombiano","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70047","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The role of plant diversity and biomass in ecosystem functioning and management is well recognized. However, the structural drivers of aboveground biomass (AGB) and their influence across savanna ecosystems remain understudied, particularly in semi-arid regions. Here, we hypothesized that (i) species richness and structural diversity would positively influence AGB across vegetation strata and (ii) environmental factors would play a secondary role compared to diversity metrics. We tested these hypotheses using data from 160 systematically established plots (0.1 ha each) in two savanna sites (Cassou and Kongoussi) in Burkina Faso. We examined how taxonomic diversity, structural diversity (CV-DBH, CV-height) and environmental factors contribute to AGB and aboveground carbon (AGC) stocks. A total of 97 woody species from 66 genera and 26 families were identified. Species richness had a significant positive effect on AGB in both strata, with a more pronounced influence in shrub layers. Structural diversity, particularly CV-DBH and CV-height, also contributed significantly to AGB, especially in Cassou. Elevation negatively influenced AGB at both sites, while NDVI and EVI2 were positively correlated with AGC in Kongoussi but not in Cassou. Species richness and structural diversity, especially in shrub strata, were the primary drivers of AGB, underscoring their importance for carbon sequestration. The study highlights the important role of structural diversity and taxonomic richness in determining AGB, particularly in shrub-dominated savannas. Management strategies focusing on the conservation of species diversity and enhancement of structural diversity are essential to optimize biomass accumulation and ecosystem functioning in semi-arid savanna ecosystems.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70047","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143481389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}