Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Introduction
Phosphorus
recovery
from
waste
streams
is
a
global
concern
due
to
open
nutrient
cycles.
However,
the
reliability
and
efficiency
of
recycled
P
fertilizers
are
often
low.
Biostimulants
(BS),
as
potential
enhancer
availability
in
soil,
could
help
overcome
current
barriers
using
fertilizers.
For
this,
deeper
understanding
influence
BSs
on
soil
turnover
interaction
with
plants
needed.
Methods
We
conducted
an
incubation
pot
trial
maize
which
we
testednon-microbial
(humic
acids
plant
extracts)
microbial
(microbial
consortia)
combination
two
for
their
impact
turnover,
available
P,
growth.
Results
discussion
not
stimulate
processes
(phosphatase
activity,
biomass
P)
had
minor
calcium
acetate-lactate
extractable
(CAL-P)
trial.
Even
though
stimulation
by
consortium
humic
sewage
sludge
ash
be
identified
maize,
this
was
reflected
performance
processes.
Concerning
fertilizers,
CAL-P
content
reliable
predictor
both
products
resulting
competitive
growth
uptake.
While
study
questions
BSs,
it
also
highlights
necessity
toimprove
our
distinguish
mechanisms
mobilization
acquisition
optimize
future
usage.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 955 - 955
Published: May 2, 2024
Hydrothermal
carbonization
(HTC)
has
emerged
as
a
pivotal
technology
in
the
battle
against
climate
change
and
fosters
circular
economies.
Operating
within
unique
reaction
environment
characterized
by
water
solvent
moderate
temperatures
at
self-generated
pressures,
HTC
efficiently
converts
biomass
residues
into
valuable
bio-based
products.
Despite
HTC’s
potential—from
management
of
challenging
wastes
to
synthesis
advanced
carbons
implementation
biorefineries—it
encounters
hurdles
transitioning
from
academic
exploration
industrial
implementation.
Gaps
persist,
general
comprehension
intricacies
difficulty
large-scale
integration
with
wastewater
treatments,
process
water,
absence
standardized
assessment
techniques
for
Addressing
these
challenges
demands
collaboration
bridge
many
scientific
sectors
touched
HTC.
Thus,
this
article
reviews
current
state
some
hot
topics
considered
crucial
development:
It
emphasizes
role
cornerstone
waste
biorefineries,
highlighting
potentialities
its
development.
In
particular,
it
surveys
fundamental
research
aspects,
delving
pathways,
predictive
models,
analytical
techniques,
modifications
while
exploring
technological
applications
challenges,
peculiar
focus
on
combined
HTC,
integration,
plant
energy
efficiency.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(5), P. 2420 - 2435
Published: Jan. 12, 2023
In
recent
years,
the
simple
synthesis
of
artificial
humic
substances
(A-HS)
by
alkaline
hydrothermal
processing
waste
biomass
was
described.
This
A-HS
shown
to
support
water
and
mineral
binding,
change
soil
structure,
avoid
fertilizer
mineralization,
plant
growth.
Many
observed
macroscopic
effects
could,
however,
not
be
directly
related
minute
amounts
which
have
been
added,
an
stimulated
microbiome
found
key
for
understanding.
this
review,
we
describe
such
anthropogenic
in
language
modern
concept
living
engineered
materials
identify
natural
HS
as
enabler
set
up
interactive
microbial
system
along
interfaces
grains.
that,
old
chemical
concepts
surface
activity,
redox
mediation,
pH
buffering
are
base
structure
build-up
complex
self-adaptability
biological
systems.
The
resulting
chemical/biological
hybrid
has
potential
address
world
problems
fertility,
nutrition
a
growing
population,
climate
change.
Physiologia Plantarum,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
176(2)
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract
The
potential
of
fulvic
acid
(FA)
to
improve
plant
growth
has
been
acknowledged,
but
its
effect
on
and
nutrient
uptake
under
stress
remains
unclear.
This
study
investigated
the
effects
different
FA
application
rates
maize
nitrogen
utilization
low
stress.
results
showed
that
stress,
significantly
stimulated
growth,
particularly
root
development,
biomass,
content.
enhanced
activity
levels
key
enzymes
in
metabolism
were
observed,
along
with
differential
gene
expression
maize,
which
enriched
metabolism,
amino
hormone
metabolism.
regulated
hormones'
level,
reduced
abscisic
content
leaves
Me‐JA
roots,
increased
auxin
zeatin
ribose
leaves.
concludes
that,
by
promoting
an
appropriate
concentration
can
enhance
tolerance
conditions
use
efficiency.
Biochar,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: May 9, 2024
Abstract
Hydrothermal
carbonization
(HTC)
converts
wet
biomass
into
hydrochar
and
a
process
liquid,
but
aromatic
compounds
in
the
products
have
been
reported
as
roadblock
for
soil
applications
they
can
inhibit
germination,
plant
growth,
microbial
activity.
Here,
we
compared
HTC
hydrothermal
humification
(HTH)
of
cow
manure
digestate
while
varying
initial
alkaline
content
by
adding
KOH.
HTH
converted
37.5
wt%
feedstock
to
artificial
humic
acids
(A-HAs)
found
both
solid
twice
that
HTC.
reduced
phenolic
furanic
over
70%
solids
90%
liquids.
The
A-HAs
resemble
natural
(N-HA),
based
on
FTIR,
UV–vis
spectra,
CHN
XRD
analysis.
liquid
possesses
60%
higher
total
organic
carbon
(TOC)
than
Although
one-third
TOC
be
precipitated
A-HA,
high
concentration
remains
which
is
shown
mainly
acids.
Therefore,
also
evaluated
liquids
anaerobic
biomethane
production,
original
digestate,
increased
methane
yield
110.3
158.6%,
significant
enhancement
relative
17.2%
increase
seen
with
liquid.
strong
reduction
during
biogas
production
from
indicates
potential
converting
soluble
byproducts
methane,
maintaining
levels
product.
Graphical
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
This
study
investigated
the
effects
of
humic
acid
(HA),
flue
gas
desulfurization
gypsum
(FG),
and
their
combined
application
on
soil
chemical
properties,
rice
yield,
phosphorus
use
efficiency
(PUE),
agronomic
(PAE)
during
production
in
acidic
paddy
soil,
which
has
not
been
previously
studied.
A
greenhouse
experiment
was
conducted
a
completely
randomized
block
design
with
four
treatments,
including
control
(no
amendments),
HA
(975
kg
ha−1),
FG
(636
plus
FG.
increased
pH;
cation
exchange
capacity
(CEC);
total
concentrations
P,
Ca,
S;
exchangeable
Ca
S.
Additionally,
maximized
P
uptake,
PUE,
PAE.
alone
whereas
coapplication
organic
carbon
(TOC),
CEC,
available
S,
However,
application,
both
HA,
failed
to
increase
PAE
owing
lower
uptake
by
plants.
Therefore,
is
sustainable
management
practice
for
soils,
must
be
carefully
considered,
as
it
produces
disappointing
effects.