| Title | Assessment of selenium and zinc enriched sludge and duckweed as slow-release micronutrient biofertilizers for Phaseolus vulgaris growth |
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| ID_Doc | 14987 |
| Authors | Li, J; Otero-Gonzalez, L; Lens, PNL; Ferrer, I; Du Laing, G |
| Title | Assessment of selenium and zinc enriched sludge and duckweed as slow-release micronutrient biofertilizers for Phaseolus vulgaris growth |
| Year | 2022 |
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| Abstract | Selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) are essential micronutrients that are often lacking in the diet of humans and animals. Application of mineral Se and Zn fertilizers into soils may lead to a waste of Se and Zn due to the fast leaching and low utilization by plants. Slow-release Se and Zn biofertilizer may therefore be beneficial. This study aims to assess the potential of SeZn-enriched duckweed and sludge produced from wastewater as slow-release Se and Zn biofertilizers. Pot experiments with green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) and sampling of Rhizon soil pore water were conducted to evaluate the bioavailability of Se and Zn in sandy and loamy soils mixed with SeZn-enriched duckweed and sludge. Both the Se and Zn concentrations in the soil pore water increased upon amending the two biomaterials. The concentration of Se released from SeZn-enriched duckweed rapidly decreased in the first 21 days and slowly declined afterwards, while it remained stable during the entire experiment upon application of SeZn-enriched sludge. The Zn content in the soil pore water gradually increased over time. The application of SeZn-enriched duckweed and sludge significantly increased the Se concentrations in plant tissues, in particular in the form of organic Se-methionine in seeds, without a negative impact on plant growth when an appropriate dose was applied (1 mg Se/kg soil). While, it did not increase Zn concentrations in plant seeds. The results indicate that the SeZn-enriched duckweed and sludge could be only used as organic Se biofertilizers for Se-deficient soils. Particularly, the SeZn-enriched sludge dominated with elemental nano-Se was an effective Se source and slow -release Se biofertilizer. These results could offer a theoretical reference to choose an alternative to chemical Se fertilizers for biofortification, avoiding the problem of Se losses by leaching from mineral Se fertilizers while recovering resources from wastewater. This could contribute to the driver for a future circular economy. |
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