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{"title":"Field margins enhance weed seed predation in adjacent fields in early spring","authors":"Sandrine Petit, B. Carbonne, Zoé Etcheverria, Nathalie Colbach, D. Bohan","doi":"10.3389/fagro.2023.1228395","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2023.1228395","url":null,"abstract":"Seed depletion by granivorous organisms can regulate weeds in arable agriculture. Enhancing this regulation can be achieved by adopting farming practices that favour seed predators. Here, we test the hypothesis that the presence of grassy field margins along field edges will increase in-field weed seed predation, in comparison to situations where no grassy field margin is present. Predation cards with Poa annua were exposed in 15 wheat fields in May and June 2018 along 57 transects at distances of 4, 8, 16, 32 meters from the field edge. Cards were either caged (predation by invertebrates) or uncaged predation byall seed predators). We found that in May, the presence of grassy field margins led to higher in-field predation rates at all distances from the field edge, with a very high contribution of invertebrates to seed predation. In June, the presence of grass margin had no impact on in-field seed predation, to which invertebrates and vertebrates contributed equally. This preliminary study provides some support to the hypothesis that grassy field margins augment in-field weed seed predation in early spring. It is plausible that these habitats are emergence sites for invertebrates, with a subsequent high abundance of adults nearby grass margins in early spring, before they disperse more widely across fields and/or switch to alternative prey. These results call for further comparative research on the impact of grass margins on seed predation, seed predators and alternative prey during the whole cropping season.","PeriodicalId":34038,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Agronomy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42831771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The impact of tillage practices on daytime CO2 fluxes, evapotranspiration (ET), and water-use efficiency in peanut","authors":"Sujata Bogati, Monique Y. Leclerc, Gengsheng Zhang, Sukhvir Kaur Brar, Ronald Scott Tubbs, Walter Scott Monfort, Gary Lawrence Hawkins","doi":"10.3389/fagro.2023.1228407","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2023.1228407","url":null,"abstract":"Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) growers use different tillage systems in the Southeastern United States, the impact of which needs to be assessed with regard to evapotranspiration (ET), carbon uptake, and water-use efficiency (WUE). The eddy-covariance method was used to measure these fluxes in peanut in two common tillage systems (strip tillage vs. conventional tillage) over the course of three consecutive growing seasons (2019–2021). Results suggest that during the dry year of 2019 with rainfall of only 30 cm, strip tillage peanut had a significantly higher daytime ecosystem WUE, 105%, 51%, and 32% higher than that of the conventional tillage in early, mid, and late growth stages, respectively. In 2020, with mean rainfall the overall difference in average WUE was nonsignificant between the tillage systems. Heavy rainfall of 112 cm in 2021 led to waterlogged conditions in the conventional tillage field due to poorer infiltration. This likely reduced the CO2 uptake. Waterlogging did not occur in the strip tillage field due to improved infiltration. As a result, in 2021, 18%, 33%, and 48% greater ecosystem WUE in strip tillage during early, mid, and later stages was found. Thus, this study suggests that strip tillage fields can achieve higher net CO2 uptake and WUE in Georgia during dry or very wet years. However, no difference in WUE was found between different tillage systems in a typical year with average rainfall for Georgia. The present study has implications for regions characterized by long growing seasons and low rainfall.","PeriodicalId":34038,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Agronomy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42128909","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The acquisition of macro- and micronutrients is synergistic in species mixtures: example of mixed crucifer-legume cover crops","authors":"Antoine Couëdel, L. Alletto, E. Justes","doi":"10.3389/fagro.2023.1223639","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2023.1223639","url":null,"abstract":"Cover crops are often mentioned as a way to decrease nutrient losses during the fallow period. Species mixtures of crucifer-legume have been shown to effectively take up nitrogen (N) and sulphur (S) to decrease losses due to leaching, but their ability to simultaneously take up other key macro- and micronutrients remains unknown. Our study assessed the performances of a wide variety of bispecific crucifer-legume mixtures to provide synergetic uptake of multiple nutrients to target nutrient-recycling ecosystem services. Cultivars from eight crucifer and seven legume species were tested as sole and bispecific cover crops at an experimental site near Toulouse, France. Seven macronutrients (C, N, P, K, S, Ca and Mg) and six micronutrients (B, Cu, Mn, Zn, Fe and Na) were measured in both species. Crucifer-legume mixtures showed synergetic uptake of nutrients per ha compared to sole cover crops for some nutrients through niche complementarity and facilitation processes and net competition for other nutrients. Species mixtures induced both i) higher nutrient concentrations for Mn and Fe in crucifers and Ca and B in legumes) and ii) lower concentrations for P, K, Ca and B in crucifers and Cu and Fe in legumes, indicating that the interactions differed among the species mixtures. Nevertheless, the nutrient uptake measured in shoots were always higher in species mixtures than in sole crops (LER > 1) demonstrating the compatibility and complementarity of crucifer and legume mixtures in providing multiple-nutrient catch-crop and recycling related ecosystem services. Despite overall positive interactions and synergetic complementarities, the results also highlight that some net negative competition occurred for some nutrients. Thus, further investigation is still necessary to completely understand the processes behind multiple-nutrient acquisition in species mixtures.","PeriodicalId":34038,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Agronomy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45833920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Compaction, aeration and addition of mycotoxin contaminated silage alters the fermentation profile, mycotoxin content and aerobic stability of ryegrass (Lolium perenne) silage","authors":"T. Snelling, D. Davies, J. Huntington, N. Adams, H. Warren, J. Taylor-Pickard, L. Sinclair","doi":"10.3389/fagro.2023.1146505","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2023.1146505","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated the effect of compaction, aeration and addition of a naturally mycotoxin contaminated ryegrass silage (MCS) containing 1803 µg/kg DM penicillic acid, on the nutritional value and mycotoxin content after ensiling and subsequent aerobic stability of ryegrass Lolium perenne silage (second-cut, June 2020, UK). Mini silos (30 L) were filled with differential compaction (500 kg FW/m3 and 333 kg FW/m3), aeration by injection of air (1L per 48h for 30d then 1L per 7d) and addition of MCS (1.5 g/kg FW ensiled forage) in a 2×2×2 factorial design. During ensilage, mean CO2% (kg FW) in the aerated silos increased with low compaction. Crude protein (CP) increased and ash decreased with aeration. Mean silage fermentation end products acetic (AA), lactic (LA) and propionic acid (PA) concentrations increased with MCS. PA concentration increased with aeration/low compaction. LA decreased and ethanol increased with low compaction. Mycotoxin profiles differed between the silages on opening and after 14-days incubation in aerobic conditions with disappearance of fusarenon X and penicillic acid and appearance of mycophenolic acid and roquefortine C (318 µg/kg DM and 890 µg/kg DM). Addition of MCS, increased the concentration of penicillic acid on opening with an interaction with aeration (80.6µg/kg DM MCS × aerated, 40.0 µg/kg DM in the MCS × sealed). Aerobic stability was affected by aeration and low compaction with reduced time taken to heat to +5°C and +10°C above ambient temperature, higher rate of increase in pH and higher cumulative temperatures to the first peak temperature. Higher mycotoxin concentration at opening had a similar effect increasing time to heat +5°C and +10°C above ambient temperatures in aerobic conditions. Regression analysis showed predominantly direct relationships between silage fermentation end-product concentrations and aerobic stability. This study revealed interactions between silage bacteria and fungi activity from the concentrations of fermentation end-products and mycotoxins during ensilage and subsequent aerobic spoilage. The results supported current best practice for silage making, promoting conditions for improved preservation and aerobic stability. The addition of MCS had unexpected positive effects. However, factors associated with the MCS benefiting aerobic stability were not determined.","PeriodicalId":34038,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Agronomy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43152869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recent advances in cowpea IPM in West Africa","authors":"A. Togola, B. Datinon, Amadou Laouali, F. Traoré, C. Agboton, Patrick Obia Ongom, J. Ojo, Barry Pittendrigh, O. Boukar, M. Tamò","doi":"10.3389/fagro.2023.1220387","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2023.1220387","url":null,"abstract":"Cowpea is an important and climate-resilient grain legume for human and livestock nutrition worldwide. Its grains represent a valuable source of protein for rural families in Sub-Saharan Africa while its haulms offer nutritious fodder for livestock, especially, in the Sahel regions. Cowpea production, unfortunately, faces substantial challenges of field and storage insect pests which can cause up to 100% losses. The use of synthetic pesticides, although providing farmers with a good level of pest control, has underscored the critical need for the development of integrated pest management (IPM) alternatives, due to their detrimental effects on humans, animals and the environment. This review examines recent advances in West Africa in cowpea IPM approaches, highlighting research on host plant resistance, biological control, biopesticides, good cultural practices, and on-farm participatory research and training undertaken to support sustainable cowpea production. Numerous IPM options have been developed, tested and validated for combating cowpea insect problems in West Africa by research institutions and disseminated through farmer field schools (FFS), field demonstrations, training sessions, and community-based education. Reviewing these environmentally safer and scalable IPM innovations will provide cowpea stakeholders with insights into workable, sustainable solutions for minimizing crop pest problems, reducing reliance on harmful pesticides and ultimately ensuring the long-term viability of cowpea production and its contribution to food security.","PeriodicalId":34038,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Agronomy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43770968","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Contribution of biochar application to the promotion of circular economy in agriculture","authors":"G. Enaime, M. Wichern, M. Lübken","doi":"10.3389/fagro.2023.1214012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2023.1214012","url":null,"abstract":"The traditional linear model in agriculture based on the so-called ‘take-make-waste’ has created many problems such as resource scarcity, waste generation, climate change and biodiversity loss. Recently, with the increase in public awareness, the attentiveness in developing a circular economy model was doubled with a focus on proper waste management to bring some benefits to the agricultural sector. Although the increasing acceptance of biochar as a carbon-based material capable of playing a multidimensional role in reducing waste, mitigating climate change, and creating a closed-loop agricultural system, it is still far to move to a final conclusion that biochar application in agriculture could bring attractive environmental and economic benefits. Research conducted so far has led to many insights into how to enhance agricultural sustainability through biochar application, as the impact of biochar is strongly interrelated to their inherent properties, which vary deeply with the nature of biomass and the preparation conditions. In the present study, a systematic literature review was performed to investigate the state- of-the-art research related to the application of biochar in agriculture and its contribution in the establishment of circular economy concept. The interlinking between biochar application in agriculture with energy-water systems and its contribution to successfully build up a circular economy model has also been investigated.","PeriodicalId":34038,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Agronomy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49147751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Simulating the effect of perennialized cropping systems on nitrate-N losses using the SWAT model","authors":"Grace L Wilson, D. Mulla, N. Jordan, J. Jungers, B. Gordon","doi":"10.3389/fagro.2023.1180232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2023.1180232","url":null,"abstract":"Several newly released crop varieties, including the perennial intermediate wheatgrass (grain marketed as Kernza®), and the winter hardy oilseed crop camelina, have been developed to provide both economic return for farmers and reduced nutrient losses from agricultural fields. Though studies have indicated that these crops could reduce nitrate-nitrogen (N) leaching, little research has been done to determine their effectiveness in reducing nitrate-N loading to surface waters at a watershed scale, or in comparing their performance to more traditional perennial crops, such as alfalfa. In this study, nitrate-N losses were predicted using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model for the Rogers Creek watershed located in south-central Minnesota, USA. Predicted looses of nitrate-N under three perennialized cropping systems were compared to losses given current cropping practices in a corn (Zea mays L.)-soybean (Glycine max L. Merr.) rotation. The perennialized systems included three separate crop rotations: intermediate wheatgrass (IWG) in rotation with soybean, alfalfa in rotation with corn, and winter camelina in rotation with soybean and winter rye. Model simulation of these rotations required creation of new crop files for IWG and winter camelina within SWAT. These new crop files were validated using measured yield, biomass, and nitrate-N data. Model results show that the IWG and alfalfa rotations were particularly effective at reducing nutrient and sediment losses from agricultural areas in the watershed, but smaller reductions were also achieved with the winter camelina rotation. From model predictions, achieving regional water-quality goals of a 30% reduction in nitrate-N load from fields in the watershed required converting approximately 25, 34, or 57% of current corn-soybean area to the alfalfa, IWG, or camelina rotations, respectively. Results of this study indicate that adoption of these crops could achieve regional water quality goals.","PeriodicalId":34038,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Agronomy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41625951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Establishing phosphorus critical values for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) fertilization with phosphate fertilizers on the Sudan savanna soils using three soil phosphorus extraction methods and field experimentation in Kano State, Nigeria","authors":"Yahaya Mohammad Yusuf, D. K. Madukwe, F. Kebede","doi":"10.3389/fagro.2023.1181045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2023.1181045","url":null,"abstract":"Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) production, as it stimulates root growth by improving water use efficiency and nutrient uptake. It also helps control the metabolic processes of ATP (energy), sugars, and nucleic acids. Therefore, it is imperative to effectively manage the phosphorus requirements of tomatoes to bolster their productivity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of three different soil P testing methods that are suitable for the soils of Kano State, Nigeria, and to develop a critical P-value for fertilizer recommendations for tomatoes. Accordingly, sixty topsoil samples were collected for soil available P testing according to the Bray II, Mehlich 3, and Olsen methods. Moreover, to establish the phosphorus critical value (Pc) for tomatoes, a field experiment was conducted with seven different rates of P using triple super phosphate fertilizer (TSP), viz., 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, and 90 kg P/ha, laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications on 15 experimental sites representing the various agroecological zones of the state. Phosphorus fertilizer was applied and incorporated into the soil 1 week before tomato transplanting. Then, soil samples from 0 to 20 cm depth were taken 3 weeks after transplanting from all the plots across the experimental sites for separate Mehlich 3, Bray II, and Olsen extractable P analysis to determine the critical soil P (Pc) test. The study revealed that available P was varied and increased in the order of Olsen (2.19 ppm)< Mehlich 3 (5.37 ppm)< Bray II (5.44 ppm), and the Mehlich 3 and Bray II extraction methods were strongly correlated, whereas Olsen underestimated the available P, showing a weak correlation with both Mehlich 3 and Bray II. Furthermore, the study showed that phosphorus critical (Pc) values were 17.00, 14.00, and 4 ppm for Mehlich 3, Bray II, and Olsen respectively. Finally, Bray II was a more reliable method for estimating the available P on moderately acid soils as it showed the highest correlation r = 0.83 with the relative yield of the tomatoes and, therefore, was the most effective method for developing the equation for the soil test-based phosphatic fertilizer recommendation for maximizing tomato production in the soils of Kano State. Hence, the equation developed for the P fertilizer recommendation (Pr) for tomatoes in Kano State was found to be “Pr (kg P2O5 ha−1) = (14.0 − Pi) × 9.02”.","PeriodicalId":34038,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Agronomy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43252390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of Philippine-sourced clay particles as coating agents of cacao pods and carrier of entomopathogen against cacao pest, Helopeltis bakeri Poppius","authors":"Sharin C. Albacete, D. Amalin, Thaddeus M. Carvajal, J. Wise","doi":"10.3389/fagro.2023.1213131","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2023.1213131","url":null,"abstract":"Evaluation of the efficacy of clay particles as a coating agent of cacao pods and carrier of entomopathogen, Metarhizium anisopliae Sorokin, was conducted for the control of cacao mirid bug (CMB), Helopeltis bakeri Poppius. Choice and no-choice tests were performed to evaluate Philippine-sourced clay particles as a coating agent of cacao pods to deter CMB feeding, in comparison with the commercially available particle film (US kaolin Surround®). To determine the most efficient local clay particles in protecting the pods from CMB feeding, six (6) treatments were evaluated namely, Philippine-sourced kaolin (PH kaolin), zeolite (PH zeolite), bentonite (PH bentonite), US kaolin, water (negative control), and a commercial synthetic insecticide thiamethoxam (Actara®) (positive control). All treatments were subjected to choice and no-choice tests. Among the Philippine clay particles tested in both tests, PH zeolite showed significant coating and deterred CMB from feeding. Since the US Kaolin and zeolite showed significant feeding deterrent effects on CMB, these treatments were tested as carriers of entomopathogenic fungi, M. anisopliae, including water (negative control) and thiamethoxam. Results showed that zeolite is a good carrier of the spores of M. anisopliae as its effects to deter CMB feeding started 24 hours after exposure. This was confirmed by positive M. anisopliae extraction from dead CMB through potato dextrose agar (PDA) plating.","PeriodicalId":34038,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Agronomy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43436951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Agronomic and environmental aspects of organo-mineral fertilizers produced with a by-product of the intermediate process of tanning","authors":"F. Lima, A. O. Silva, Helen C. S. Amorim, Eduardo Sobrinho Santos Figueredo, Rafael Marta Carbone Carneiro, Madeliny Saracho Jara, M. Carneiro, L. Guilherme","doi":"10.3389/fagro.2023.1215448","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2023.1215448","url":null,"abstract":"The by-product of the intermediate process of tanning (BPIPT) can be used in the manufacturing of environmentally-friendly organo-mineral fertilizers (OMF). However, the presence of potentially toxic elements (e.g., chromium, Cr), can hinder the use of BPIPT in agriculture. This study aimed: i) to evaluate soil chemical and biological properties following the application of fertilizers produced with a BPIPT, in contrast to other OMF produced with traditional organic matrices; and ii) to assess the impacts of such products on wheat growth and nutrition.Samples (0-0.2 m) of two Oxisols [Red-Yellow Latosol (LVAd) and Red Latosol (LVd)] were used in this study, consisting of two experiments (with five treatments and five replicates) using different OMF, in a sequence: 1) incubation of fertilizers in soil samples for 30 days, and 2) wheat cultivation (30 days) after the fertilizer incubation. The treatments consisted of an arrangement of mineral fertilizers based on nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK fertilizers), associated with OMF based on BPIPT (OM-IPT and OM-IPT+S) or commercial manure (OM-CM and OM-CM+S), with or without sulfur (S), and a control treatment. Elemental availability in soils and microbial attributes were determined after the incubation of the OMF in the soils. After wheat cultivation, plant biomass, nutritional composition, β-glucosidase activity, and fluorescein diacetate hydrolysis (FDA) were measured.The application of BPIPT-derived OMF in the present study increased available Cr fraction contents in both soils. However, OM-IPT caused low soil acidification, enhanced wheat growth and nutrition, and stimulated microbial activity in soils (FDA and β-glucosidase), thus evidencing the agronomic and environmental benefits of this OMF and their potential to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable agriculture.","PeriodicalId":34038,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Agronomy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42419544","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}