Olga Belyaeva, Nona Movsisyan*, Konstantin Pyuskyulyan, Spartak Hovhannisyan and Lilit Sahakyan,
{"title":"Assessing Radioactivity in Agricultural Soils: Spatial Distribution Patterns, Area-Specific Influences, and Radiological Hazard","authors":"Olga Belyaeva, Nona Movsisyan*, Konstantin Pyuskyulyan, Spartak Hovhannisyan and Lilit Sahakyan, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0026510.1021/acsagscitech.4c00265","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00265https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00265","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Natural and artificial radioactivity of agricultural soils poses significant environmental and health risks, necessitating detailed spatial analysis and hazard assessment. This study examines the spatial distribution of natural and artificial radionuclides (NOR and Cs-137), gross α and β activity, and in situ dose rates in agricultural soils through statistical and geostatistical techniques. NOR, Cs-137, and gross β activity exhibited high values and outliers, highlighting distinct distribution patterns. The Cs-137-altitude regression model consistently increased Cs-137 by 0.03 Bq/kg/m in height. Spatial distribution of natural radioactivity implies geology as a primary factor influencing the NOR distribution. However, analysis of spatial clusters and outliers unveiled geochemical variability for Ra-226 and Th-232, while the K-40 distribution appeared spatially random, potentially linked to agricultural activity. Additionally, a significant disparity in the distribution of K-40 by land use was identified, potentially attributable to potassium fertilizer application. Despite variability, average NOR values (394 Bq/kg for K-40, 22.5 Bq/kg for Ra-226, and 24.8 Bq/kg for Th-232) fall within UNSCEAR ranges. Gamma-emitting radionuclide-induced doses and risk primarily impacted nonresidential areas. These findings can be used in land use decisions, guide the development of contamination mitigation strategies to ensure safe agricultural practices, and help predict areas at risk of higher contamination for targeted remediation efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 9","pages":"916–928 916–928"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142234562","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 Influence of Clopyralid in Soil on Leaf Morphology of Pisum sativum L. and Its Relationship with Shoot Clopyralid Concentrations","authors":"Sayuri Namiki*, and , Nobuyasu Seike, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0012410.1021/acsagscitech.4c00124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00124https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00124","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The relationship between leaf symptoms caused by clopyralid and shoot concentrations of clopyralid was investigated by cultivating <i>Pisum sativum</i> L. At 1–10 μg/kg-dry weight (DW) of clopyralid in soil, the clopyralid concentrations in shoots increased up to 14 days and then decreased by 28 days after sowing. The fifth seedling leaf, which expressed the most serious symptoms, developed during the period when the shoot concentrations of clopyralid were at their highest and the symptoms in leaves formed after the fifth leaf became slightly less pronounced as the shoot clopyralid concentrations decreased. Thus, the severity of leaf symptoms depended on the shoot clopyralid concentration. The EC50 and EC10 values of clopyralid for <i>P. sativum</i> were calculated from the dose–response curve using an injury index based on the degree of leaf symptoms. The EC50 value was 30.9 μg/kg-DW (95% CI 28.4–33.4 μg/kg-DW), and the EC10 value was 3.2 μg/kg-DW (95% CI 2.2–4.1 μg/kg-DW), respectively. In addition, the dose–response curve obtained using the injury index increased from 1 μg/kg-DW of clopyralid in soil, confirming that the injury index could be used to estimate soil concentrations within a range that causes physiological disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 9","pages":"882–887 882–887"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142234564","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}
Tushar Janardan Pawar, Ivette Bravo-Espinoza, Enrique Delgado-Alvarado, Fernando R. Ramos-Morales, Yoshajandith Aguirre-Vidal and José Luis Olivares-Romero*,
{"title":"Synthesis, Insecticidal Activities, Toxicity Assessment, and Environmental Implications of (R)- and (S)-Proline-Derived Chiral Neonicotinoid Derivatives","authors":"Tushar Janardan Pawar, Ivette Bravo-Espinoza, Enrique Delgado-Alvarado, Fernando R. Ramos-Morales, Yoshajandith Aguirre-Vidal and José Luis Olivares-Romero*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0035010.1021/acsagscitech.4c00350","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00350https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00350","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Neonicotinoid insecticides are widely employed in pest control, but their potential environmental implications demand the exploration of safer and more sustainable alternatives. This study encompasses a comprehensive assessment of the synthesis and toxicity of potential insecticide proline-derived chiral neonicotinoid derivatives, explicitly focusing on elucidating their environmental implications. Toxicity evaluation contained multiple models, including brine shrimp (<i>Artemia salina</i>), zebrafish (<i>Danio rerio</i>), and murine models compared with the commonly used insecticide dinotefuran. Enantioselective toxicity was observed in the brine shrimp assay, with the <i>R</i>-enantiomer demonstrating lesser toxicity compared to the <i>S</i>-enantiomer and dinotefuran. In the zebrafish model, dinotefuran induced developmental abnormalities, such as delayed hatching and vertebral column malformation, while the <i>R</i>-enantiomer exhibited relatively lower sensitivity. The murine LD<sub>50</sub> study in mice revealed lower toxicity levels for proline-derived insecticides than dinotefuran. Moreover, these chiral neonicotinoid derivatives were successfully synthesized by optimizing the synthetic routes. The synthesis involved specific starting materials and reaction steps, following established protocols. This study contributes valuable insights into the toxicity profiles of proline-derived chiral neonicotinoid derivatives and underscores the significance of assessing their environmental implications. The synthesized compounds provide a foundation for developing safer and more sustainable insecticides to mitigate the environmental risks associated with prevailing pest control practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 9","pages":"929–937 929–937"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142234521","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}
Joyce M. P. Silva, Mauricio R. D. Bomio, Fabiana V. Motta and Rafael M. Santos*,
{"title":"Assessment of Calcimetry as a Reliable Method for Monitoring Soil Inorganic Carbon Stocks","authors":"Joyce M. P. Silva, Mauricio R. D. Bomio, Fabiana V. Motta and Rafael M. Santos*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0008810.1021/acsagscitech.4c00088","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00088https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00088","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The reliable measurement of the inorganic carbon content of soils and its changes resulting from land management practices and amendments is crucial for precisely quantifying carbon stocks as part of monitoring, reporting, and verification schemes. While various methods are available for evaluating the carbonate content in soils, the most direct approach is calcimetry, which involves the dissolution of solid-phase carbonates and the evolution of gas-phase CO<sub>2</sub> through acid-initiated reactions. Despite being a well-established method, uncertainties about how reliable calcimetry is to measure small changes in soil inorganic carbon (SIC) or how its measurement may be affected by potentially interfering reactions, sample size, and solid–liquid contact call for a dedicated investigation of these effects. The present study demonstrates the reliability of the calcimetry method and its limits through a parametric analysis that investigated the effect of the solid-to-liquid ratio, the presence of unweathered silicate phases, and the presence of copious amounts of organic matter. The results point to the reliable performance of calcimetry within the range of soil conditions that can be expected to be encountered during activities involving enhanced rock weathering and other best management practices that aim to boost the global soil carbon stocks as a climate change mitigation strategy.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 8","pages":"781–790 781–790"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142001774","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}
Li Wei*, Qian Lu, Hongshen Li, Dong Wei, Xinxin Zhang, Jia Ouyang, Chunying Li and Shizhong Li*,
{"title":"Effect of Sodium Pyrosulfite on the Quality of Sweet Sorghum Silage in Saline–Alkali Soil: Microbial Diversity and Metagenomic Analysis","authors":"Li Wei*, Qian Lu, Hongshen Li, Dong Wei, Xinxin Zhang, Jia Ouyang, Chunying Li and Shizhong Li*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0010410.1021/acsagscitech.4c00104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00104https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00104","url":null,"abstract":"<p >This study examined the impact of sodium pyrosulfite (Na<sub>2</sub>S<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>) as a silage additive on the fermentation, quality, microbial diversity, and metabolic function of sweet sorghum silage in saline–alkali soil. Sweet sorghum grown in local saline–alkali soil was harvested, defoliated, and sprayed with a Na<sub>2</sub>S<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> solution (contained 400–2000 ppm SO<sub>2</sub>), vacuum-sealed, and fermented at 25 °C. Samples were stored for 0–64 days and analyzed for chemical composition and microbial diversity. After 8 days, the pH of all silages dropped below 3.8. The 16th day silage chemical analysis revealed Na<sub>2</sub>S<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> inhibiting ethanol and acetic acid production; S12 showed the best results: 5.497% total sugar, 2.357% lactic acid, 0.825% acetic acid, and 0.669% ethanol and achieved the highest silage quality scores (DB50/T 669-2016: 82, “Excellent”; DGL: 19, “Very Good”). Microbial analysis showed that Na<sub>2</sub>S<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> inhibited spoilage microbes, reduced sugar consumption by nonlactic acid bacteria (such as genus <i>Rehenlla1</i>), and promoted the fermentation of lactic acid bacteria, and the original pathogenic genus did not hinder lactic acid fermentation. Predominant genera like <i>Rehenlla1</i> and <i>Lactobacillus</i> contributed the most to the key metabolic pathways of silage in the best treatment period.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 8","pages":"791–805 791–805"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142001886","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}
Shinyull Lee, Sunho Park, Harshita Sharma, Mahpara Safdar, Sangbae Park, Woochan Kim, Dream Kim, Jooseon Oh* and Jangho Kim*,
{"title":"Microneedle-Based Precision Engineering for Agrochemical Delivery and Plant Health Monitoring In Situ","authors":"Shinyull Lee, Sunho Park, Harshita Sharma, Mahpara Safdar, Sangbae Park, Woochan Kim, Dream Kim, Jooseon Oh* and Jangho Kim*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0011910.1021/acsagscitech.4c00119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00119https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00119","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Microneedles, which are small needle-shaped devices, have gained attention as versatile tools with applications across various fields owing to their precision and minimal invasiveness. In the literature, the integration of microneedle technology into agricultural domains has been explored, particularly focusing on the real-time monitoring of precise agrochemical delivery and crop biosensing <i>in situ</i>. In this study, we summarize representative microneedle types and corresponding fabrication techniques. Then, we discuss the advantages of microneedles in plant health management and drug delivery, as well as related challenges, such as safety and mass production. The agricultural applications of microneedles can potentially overcome the limitations of traditional methods and offer innovative solutions for crop disease management. This study demonstrates that microneedles present innovative possibilities in agriculture and contribute to the improvement of sustainable agriculture.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 8","pages":"768–780 768–780"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142001879","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}
Wang Peng*, Chao Yi, Liyuan Wang, Yuankai Zhang and Qingxi Liao*,
{"title":"3D Porous Silicon Carbide SERS Microfluidic Chip for Pesticide Residue Detection","authors":"Wang Peng*, Chao Yi, Liyuan Wang, Yuankai Zhang and Qingxi Liao*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0015310.1021/acsagscitech.4c00153","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00153https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00153","url":null,"abstract":"<p >In order to solve the insufficiency of traditional pesticide residue detection methods, such as limited detection sensitivity, high time and labor costs, inability to monitor in real time, and easy interference of detection results, a study that combines a microfluidic platform with surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) technology to enable rapid detection of continuous trace amounts is proposed. The microfluidic SERS chip utilizes porous silicon carbide impregnated with silver nanoparticles to construct a high-performance SERS substrate. The three-dimensional structure of porous silicon carbide gives the SERS substrate excellent enhancement performance, with a detection limit as low as 10<sup>–12</sup> M. Its high sensitivity and environmental friendliness makes it a promising tool for biochemical analysis and detection. The porous silicon carbide SERS substrate exhibits a high enhancement factor (EF) of 2.05 × 10<sup>13</sup> for the R6G solution at 1506 cm<sup>–1</sup>.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 8","pages":"818–826 818–826"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142001811","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}
Amit Kumar Pathak, Ponkaj Saikia, Sanghamitra Dutta, Subrata Sinha and Subrata Ghosh*,
{"title":"Development of a Robust CNN Model for Mango Leaf Disease Detection and Classification: A Precision Agriculture Approach","authors":"Amit Kumar Pathak, Ponkaj Saikia, Sanghamitra Dutta, Subrata Sinha and Subrata Ghosh*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0012210.1021/acsagscitech.4c00122","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00122https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00122","url":null,"abstract":"<p >In recent years, convolutional neural network (CNN) models and deep learning techniques have gained significant attention for plant disease detection. Despite advances, achieving high accuracy across diverse classes remains challenging. Existing CNN models have demonstrated moderate accuracy in classifying a limited number of mango leaf diseases. So, a crucial necessity exists to broaden the scope of precision. Our investigation introduces a CNN model that achieves an impressive 99% accuracy across eight classes of mango leaf diseases. Using advanced data processing, image augmentation, and feature extraction methodologies rooted in artificial intelligence and deep learning, we systematically explored over 20 CNN architectures and various hyperparameters to develop a robust model. Given the global significance of mango cultivation, our model was rigorously trained and tested for reliability. Detailed results and materials are available on GitHub. Additionally, we integrated our CNN model into an Android app, “Mango-SCN”, designed for easy use in managing mango leaf diseases, accessible even to nonexperts.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 8","pages":"806–817 806–817"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142001813","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}
Weibing Xu*, Shengjing Chu, Fei Pan, Rourou Wang, Haitao Long, Lumei Pu and Huixia Li,
{"title":"Self-Assembly Mechanism of Avermectin B1a and Its Activity against Potato Rot Nematode","authors":"Weibing Xu*, Shengjing Chu, Fei Pan, Rourou Wang, Haitao Long, Lumei Pu and Huixia Li, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0018510.1021/acsagscitech.4c00185","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00185https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00185","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Many of the carriers used in the delivery of avermectin (Avm) B1a, a widely used crop pesticide, may lead to environmental safety problems. Here, we tested the self-assembly of Avm B1a without an exogenous excipient for improved environmental safety and drug activity. Our results showed that various solvents, including ethanol, methanol, acetone, dimethyl sulfoxide, and <i>N</i>,<i>N</i>-dimethylformamide, can be used to prepare Avm B1a self-assembled nanoparticles. Nuclear magnetic titration experiments revealed that the intermolecular hydrogen bond was the main binding force in Avm B1a self-assembly. Molecular dynamics simulations indicated that the number of hydrogen bonds increased to 10 and 20 in the assembly system of 16 and 32 Avm B1a molecules, respectively, over a period of 500 ns. The assembled Avm B1a presented a structured spherical shape, and particle size could be effectively regulated with the initial concentration. The permeability in soil and anti-UV degradation capacity were, respectively, 3.5 and 2.0 times higher for self-assembled nanoparticles with a size of 128 nm than for pure Avm B1a. The activity of nanoparticles against potato putrid stem nematode was higher than that of pure Avm B1a; in that, particles with a size of 128 nm exhibited the highest activity, and the 24 h and 48 h activity was, respectively, 16 and 20% higher than that of pure Avm B1a. In vivo fluorescence experiments showed that the fluorescence in nematodes increased with the increase in chemical concentration and time.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 8","pages":"827–836 827–836"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142001878","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}
Haroldo P. de Albuquerque, Toni H. S. Irineu, James N. Costa, Joilson S. Lima, Luis G. Pinheiro Neto, André R. Fajardo* and Francisco H. A. Rodrigues*,
{"title":"Enhancement of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) Seedlings Growth in Semiarid Regions Using a Superabsorbent Hydrogel Composite","authors":"Haroldo P. de Albuquerque, Toni H. S. Irineu, James N. Costa, Joilson S. Lima, Luis G. Pinheiro Neto, André R. Fajardo* and Francisco H. A. Rodrigues*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0022610.1021/acsagscitech.4c00226","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00226https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00226","url":null,"abstract":"<p >In arid and semiarid regions, agricultural producers, including cashew growers, grapple with the challenges of cultivating crops in harsh environmental conditions. To address this issue, conditioning materials capable of maintaining soil moisture levels even during droughts presents a promising solution. Herein, we synthesized a superabsorbent hydrogel composite comprised of starch-grafted-poly(sodium acrylate) embedded with 20% (w/w) kaolin (KAO), designed to enhance the quality of cashew seedlings. Characterization of the composite through Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses confirmed its successful synthesis. The incorporation of KAO influenced the thermal, morphological, and swelling properties of the composite, as a result of the interaction between the clay and starch. Moreover, the composite exhibited improved water absorption capacity and kinetics, demonstrating a superabsorbent behavior. Our findings demonstrated that the addition of just 1% (w/w) of the composite effectively enhanced soil moisture retention. Notably, the placement of the composite within the soil column proved critical in extending the interval between irrigation cycles. Field experiments revealed that cashew seedlings cultivated in soil conditioned with the composite positioned deeper in the pot exhibited notable improvements in morphological parameters such as plant height, stem diameter, and leaf count, especially over prolonged cultivation periods. Besides, these seedlings displayed increased vigor and overall quality, essential for the establishment of robust and healthy cashew orchards. Overall, this study underscores the potential of this composite as a promising and cost-effective soil conditioning material for enhancing cashews and other crop yields in arid and semiarid regions with limited water availability.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 8","pages":"837–850 837–850"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00226","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142001888","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}