Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(12), P. 1320 - 1320
Published: Dec. 8, 2023
To
investigate
the
coupling
effects
of
biochar
and
nitrogen
fertilizer
on
tomato
growth,
uptake
utilization
(NUU),
soil
environment,
a
pot
experiment
was
conducted
using
15N-tracing
technology
from
March
to
July
2021
September
January
2022.
Three
application
rates
(B0,
B1,
B2;
0,
3,
6
t/hm2,
respectively)
three
levels
(N1,
N2,
N3;
150,
300,
450
kg/hm2,
were
set
up.
The
results
show
that
yield,
rate
15N
uptake,
derived
(Ndfs),
total
(TN),
utilization,
recovery
tomatoes
improved
under
application,
but
(Ndff)
gradually
decreased.
A
Pearson
correlation
analysis
showed
Ndfs,
TN,
rhizosphere
organic
matter,
carbon,
TN
significantly
positively
correlated
with
yield
lycopene
content
tomatoes.
comprehensive
benefit
evaluated
based
combination
weighting
help
technique
for
order
preference
by
similarity
ideal
solution
(TOPSIS).
This
indicates
best
planting
mode
B2N2
treatment,
t/hm2
300
alternative
partial
root-zone
irrigation.
Global Change Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Abstract
Maintaining
or
even
increasing
crop
yields
while
reducing
nitrous
oxide
(N
2
O)
emissions
is
necessary
to
reconcile
food
security
and
climate
change,
the
metric
of
yield‐scaled
N
O
emission
(i.e.,
per
unit
yield)
at
present
poorly
understood.
Here
we
conducted
a
global
meta‐analysis
with
more
than
6000
observations
explore
variation
patterns
controlling
factors
for
maize,
wheat
rice
associated
potential
mitigation
options.
Our
results
showed
that
average
across
all
available
data
followed
order
(322
g
Mg
−1
,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]:
301–346)
>
maize
(211
CI:
198–225)
(153
144–163).
Yield‐scaled
individual
crops
were
generally
higher
in
tropical
subtropical
zones
temperate
zones,
also
trend
towards
lower
intensities
from
low
high
latitudes.
This
was
better
explained
by
climatic
edaphic
fertilizer
management,
their
combined
effect
predicted
70%
variance.
Furthermore,
our
analysis
significant
decrease
use
efficiency
production
systems
cereal
>10
ha
(maize),
6.6
(wheat)
6.8
(rice),
respectively.
highlights
indicators
can
be
used
as
valuable
proxies
reconciling
trade‐offs
between
mitigation.
For
three
major
staple
crops,
fertilization
up
30%,
optimizing
timing
placement
application
using
enhanced‐efficiency
fertilizers
significantly
reduced
similar
yields.
data‐driven
assessment
provides
some
key
guidance
developing
effective
targeted
adaptation
strategies
sustainable
intensification
production.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 1067 - 1067
Published: March 31, 2025
Nitrogen
(N)
is
an
essential
nutrient
for
crop
growth,
as
N
fertilizer
application
regulates
nitrogen
uptake,
affecting
leaf
photosynthetic
rates,
and
yield
formation.
However,
both
deficiency
excess
can
reduce
corn
yields.
Hence,
optimizing
the
strategy
crucial
production.
In
this
study,
a
field
plot
trial
with
five
fertilization
strategies
was
conducted
in
maize
from
2021
to
2022
Ningxia
Yellow
Irrigation
District,
Northwest
China.
These
contain
zero
rates
(CK,
0
kg
ha-1),
farmer
practical
(FP,
420
optimized
(OPT,
360
organic
chemical
combination
(ON,
300
controlled-release
33
urea
(CN,
270
ha-1).
The
balance
under
each
treatment
were
investigated
propose
strategy.
results
showed
that
CN
treatment's
grain
(15,672
ha-1)
highest
years,
which
109.97%
8.92%
higher
than
CK
FP
treatments,
respectively.
apparent
utilization
rate
partial
productivity
of
decreased
increase
rate.
Also,
23.02%,
19.41%,
13.02%
FP,
OPT,
ON,
Applying
fertilizers
improved
physical
properties
soil,
increased
matter
content
soil
fertility,
ultimately
spring
yield.
Meanwhile,
TN,
NO3--N,
NH4+-N
concentrations
leaching
water
significantly
correlated
With
extension
growth
period,
gradually
decreased.
amount
highest,
while
lowest.
NO3--N
primary
form,
accounting
46.78~54.68%
TN
amount.
Compared
CN,
ON
inorganic
0-40
cm
layer,
it
reduced
residual
below
40
depths
compared
OPT
treatments.
Considering
relatively
high
efficiency,
well
low
residues,
treatments
270-300
ha-1
study
area.
Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 1329 - 1329
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
Enhancing
soil
fertility
and
maize
productivity
is
crucial
for
sustainable
agriculture.
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
effects
of
tillage
practices,
nitrogen
management
strategies,
acidified
hydrochar
on
productivity.
The
experiment
used
a
randomized
complete
block
design
with
split-split
plot
arrangement
four
replications.
Main
plots
received
shallow
deep
tillage.
Subplots
were
treated
(120
kg
ha−1)
from
farmyard
manure
(FYM)
urea,
including
control,
33%
FYM
+
67%
urea
(MU),
80%
20%
(MF).
Acidified
treatments
H0
(no
hydrochar)
H1
(with
hydrochar,
2
t
applied
sub-sub
plots.
Deep
significantly
increased
plant
height,
biological
yield,
grain
ear
length,
grains
ear−1,
thousand-grain
weight,
content
compared
MU
MF
improved
growth
parameters
yield
over
control.
Hydrochar
varied;
enhanced
components
properties
such
as
organic
matter
availability
H0.
Canonical
discriminant
analysis
linked
MU/MF
characteristics.
In
conclusion,
combined
integrated
enhances
properties.
These
findings
highlight
importance
selecting
appropriate
strategies
production
along
addition.
insights
guide
policymakers,
agronomists,
agricultural
extension
services
in
adopting
evidence-based
agriculture,
enhancing
food
production,
mitigating
environmental
impacts.
implication
this
suggests
undertake
long-term
application
further
clarification
validation.
Enhancing
soil
fertility
and
maize
productivity
is
crucial
for
sustainable
agriculture.
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
effects
of
tillage
practices,
nitrogen
management
strategies,
acidified
hydrochar
on
productivity.
The
experiment
used
a
randomized
complete
block
design
with
split-split
plot
arrangement
four
replications.
Main
plots
received
shallow
deep
tillage.
Sub-plots
were
treated
(120
kg
ha⁻¹)
from
farmyard
manure
urea,
including
control,
33%
FYM
+
67%
urea
(MU),
80%
20%
(MF).
Acidified
treatments
H0
(no
hydrochar)
H1
(with
hydrochar,
2
t
applied
sub-sub
plots.
Deep
significantly
increased
plant
height,
biological
yield,
grain
ear
length,
grains
ear-1,
thousand
weight,
content
compared
MU
MF
improved
growth
parameters
yield
over
control.
Hydrochar
varied;
enhanced
certain
components
but
reduced
height
properties
H0.
Canonical
discriminant
analysis
linked
MU/MF
characteristics.
In
conclusion,
combined
integrated
manage-ment
enhances
health.
However,
application
requires
op-timization.
These
findings
highlight
importance
selecting
appropriate
strategies
production.
insights
guide
policymakers,
agronomists,
agricultural
extension
services
in
adopting
evidence-based
agriculture,
enhancing
food
production,
mitigating
environmental
impacts.
Future
research
should
in-vestigate
long-term
impacts
across
diverse
environments
validate
these
results.
AgroEnvironmental Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(2), P. 84 - 93
Published: June 26, 2024
This
study
investigates
the
impact
of
various
nitrogen
doses
on
growth
and
grain
yield
hybrid
maize
(Zea
mays
L.,
Gold
97).
Nitrogen
plays
an
important
role
in
crop
phenology,
morphology,
plants.
A
field
experiment
was
conducted
a
randomized
complete
block
design
with
six
levels
(150,
160,
170,
180,
190,
200
kg/ha)
four
replications
to
evaluate
effect
different
maize.
Germination
percentage,
Days
75%
tasselling
silking,
plant
height,
number
leaves,
leaf
area
(LAI),
cobs
length,
per
row,
pod,
total
were
recorded.
Maximum
germination
found
180
kg
N
/ha.
Plant
(LAI)
be
maximum
plots
treated
180-200
kg/ha
N.
revealed
that
dose
has
significant
effects
days
Tasselling
silking
plot.
Also,
row
highest
at
N/ha.
The
Grain
Findings
have
demonstrated
increasing
can
often
lead
increased
up
certain
point,
after
which
plateaus
or
even
declines.
These
findings
provide
valuable
guidance
for
optimizing
agricultural
practices
meet
global
demand
cereal
crops.
Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(9), P. 1042 - 1042
Published: Sept. 16, 2023
Atmospheric
nitrogen
(N)
deposition
is
coupled
with
organic
(ON)
and
inorganic
(IN);
however,
little
known
about
plant
growth
the
balance
of
elements
in
Torreya
grandis
growing
under
different
ON/IN
ratios.
Here,
we
investigated
effects
ratios
(1/9,
3/7,
7/3,
9/1)
on
leaf
stoichiometry
(LF),
chlorophyll
content,
fluorescence
T.
grandis.
We
used
ammonium
nitrate
as
IN
source
an
equal
proportion
urea
glycine
ON
source.
The
altered
photochemical
efficiency
Although
P
content
increased
significantly
after
treatment,
N
N:P
maintained
a
certain
homeostasis.
plants
performed
best
at
ratio
highest
values
chlorophyll-a,
total
chlorophyll,
maximum
efficiency,
photosynthetic
performance
index.
Thus,
both
types
should
be
considered
when
assessing
responses
to
increasing
future.
Our
results
also
indicated
that
concentration
was
positively
correlated
Chl,
Fv/Fm,
PIabs.
This
result
further
indicates
importance
element
for
against
background
deposition.
Overall,
these
indicate
might
cope
changes
environment
by
maintaining
homeostasis
plasticity
PSII
activity.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 2715 - 2715
Published: Oct. 28, 2023
We
are
privileged
to
serve
as
Guest
Editors
for
this
Special
Issue
(SI),
“Improving
Functioning
of
Soil–Plant
Systems
Using
the
Application
Sustainable
and
Intelligent
Methods”,
in
international
journal
Agronomy
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