scholarly journals The effect of organic fertilizers on the biochemical properties of soil contaminated with zinc

2013 ◽  
Vol 59 (No. 11) ◽  
pp. 500-504 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Wyszkowska ◽  
A. Borowik ◽  
J. Kucharski ◽  
M. Baćmaga ◽  
M. Tomkiel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Contaminated Soil ◽  
Biochemical Properties ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Barley Straw ◽  
Soil Restoration ◽  
Organic Substances ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
White Mustard ◽  
Properties Of Soil

This study evaluates the effectiveness of organic fertilizers in restoring the homeostasis of soils contaminated with zinc. The activity of selected enzymes participating in the transformation of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur and the sensitivity of white mustard plants to zinc were analyzed. A greenhouse pot experiment was carried out. Uncontaminated soil served as control. Six organic substances which potentially neutralize the adverse effects of zinc were used: tree bark, finely ground barley straw, pine sawdust, cattle manure, compost and cellulose. It was found that in less contaminated soil (300 mg Zn<sup>2+</sup>/kg), all of the analyzed organic substances minimized zinc adverse effects on the biochemical properties of soil, including the activity of dehydrogenases, catalase, urease, acid phosphatase, alkaline phosphatase, &beta;-glucosidase and arylsulfatase. In more contaminated soil (600 mg Zn<sup>2+</sup>/kg), the negative consequences of zinc pollution were effectively mitigated only by cellulose, barley straw and manure. Cellulose had the highest soil restoration potential, as demonstrated by resistance indicator values for different enzymes. Cellulose, compost, manure and straw increased the resistance of white mustard plants to zinc, but only in treatments contaminated with 300 mg Zn<sup>2+</sup>/kg. Bark and sawdust potentiated zinc toxic effects on mustard plants.

scholarly journals Role of compost, bentonite and lime in recovering the biochemical equilibrium of diesel oil contaminated soil

2011 ◽  
Vol 52 (No. 11) ◽  
pp. 505-514 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Wyszkowska ◽  
M. Wyszkowski
Keyword(s):  
Alkaline Phosphatase ◽  
Acid Phosphatase ◽  
Contaminated Soil ◽  
Sandy Loam ◽  
Diesel Oil ◽  
Biochemical Properties ◽  
Soil Nitrification ◽  
Soil Enrichment ◽  
Properties Of Soil

The aim of the study was to determine how soil contamination with diesel oil affected biochemical properties of soil and to determine whether the application of compost, bentonite or lime could recover the biochemical equilibrium of soil. The experiments were carried out in a greenhouse. Typical Eutric Cambisols soil formed from sandy loam was polluted with the following amounts of diesel oil: 2.5, 5.0 and 10 cm<sup>3</sup>/kg of soil. The results of the tests showed that the contamination of soil with diesel oil at the amount between 2.5 and 10 cm<sup>3</sup>/kg of soil disturbed the biochemical balance of soil. Irrespective of the application of compost, bentonite or lime and regardless which plant species was grown, diesel oil significantly (p = 0.01) stimulated the activity of dehydrogenases, urease, and alkaline phosphatase as well as the nitrification of soil. Enrichment of soil with compost, bentonite or lime stimulated the activity of urease, alkaline phosphatase and nitrification. The activity of dehydrogenases, urease and nitrification of soil, in contrast to the activity of acid phosphatase, was higher in soil under spring oilseed rape than in soil under oats. The activity of dehydrogenases, urease, alkaline phosphatase in soil contaminated with diesel oil was positively correlated with the nitrification of soil. The correlation between the activity of acid phosphatase and soil nitrification was negative.

Model for assigning security objects to a specific risk category in the field of fire safety

2020 ◽  
Vol 90 ◽  
pp. 19-31
Author(s):  
D. V. Zobkov ◽  
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A. A. Poroshin ◽  
A. A. Kondashov ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Fire Safety ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Fire Hazard ◽  
Risk Category ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Acceptable Risk ◽  
Individual Object ◽  
Safety Requirements ◽  
Risk Categories

Introduction. A mathematical model is presented for assigning protection objects to certain risk categories in the field of fire safety. The model is based on the concepts of the probability of adverse effects of fires causing harm (damage) of various extent and severity to the life or health of citizens, and the acceptable risk of harm (damage) from fires. Goals and objectives. The purpose of the study is to develop the procedure for assigning protection objects to a certain category of risk of harm (damage) based on estimates of the probability of fires with the corresponding severity consequences, to determine the acceptable level of risk of harm (damage) due to the fires, to calculate and develop numerical values of criteria for assigning objects of protection to the appropriate risk categories. Methods. The boundaries of the intervals corresponding to certain risk categories are determined by dividing the logarithmic scale of severity of adverse effects of fires into equal segments. Classification methods are used to assign objects of protection to a specific risk category. Results and discussion. Based on the level of severity of potential negative consequences of a fire, risk categories were determined for groups of protection objects that are homogeneous by type of economic activity and by functional fire hazard classes. The risk category for each individual object of protection is proposed to be determined using the so-called index of "identification of a controlled person" within a group of objects that are homogeneous by type of economic activity and class of functional fire hazard. Depending on the risk category, the periodicity of planned control and supervision measures in relation to the specific object of protection under consideration is determined, taking into account its socio-economic characteristics and the state of compliance with fire safety requirements by the controlled person. Conclusions. To develop criteria for classifying protection objects that are homogeneous in terms of economic activity and functional fire hazard classes, the probability of negative consequences of fires, that are causing harm (damage) of various extent and severity to the life or health of citizens, and the acceptable risk of causing harm (damage) as a result of fires, is used. The risk category for each individual object of protection is determined taking into account socio-economic characteristics of the object that affect the level of ensuring its fire safety, as well as the criteriaof integrity of the subordinate person that characterize the probability of non-compliance with mandatory fire safety requirements at the object of protection. Calculations are made and numerical values of criteria for assigning protection objects that are homogeneous in terms of economic activity and functional fire hazard classes to a certain category of risk are proposed. Key words: object of protection, probability of fire, acceptable level of risk, risk category, dangerous factor of fire, death and injury of people.

scholarly journals Effect of Bentonite and Barley Straw on the Restoration of the Biological Quality of Agriculture Soil Contaminated with the Herbicide Successor T 550 SE

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Jadwiga Wyszkowska ◽  
Monika Tomkiel ◽  
Agata Borowik ◽  
Małgorzata Baćmaga ◽  
Jan Kucharski
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Soil ◽  
Plant Protection ◽  
Spring Barley ◽  
Biochemical Properties ◽  
Barley Straw ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Soil Quality Index ◽  
Oligotrophic Bacteria ◽  
Organotrophic Bacteria ◽  
Environmentally Safe

Environmentally safe ways are sought to prevent the accumulation and to accelerate the degradation of herbicide active substances in agricultural soil. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of finely-ground barley straw and bentonite in mitigating the effects of agricultural soil contamination with Successor T 550 SE. This herbicide was applied in the following doses: 0, 0.73, and 14.63 mg of the active substance per kg. The bentonite and spring barley straw were used at 10 g/kg. The action of these additives was compared to soil without the addition of straw and bentonite. The application of the experimental herbicide disturbed microbial systems, such as organotrophic bacteria, oligotrophic bacteria and their spores, actinobacteria, and fungi. A positive response to the herbicide dose of 14.63 mg a.s./kg was observed only for spores of oligotrophic bacteria. Further disturbances were observed in the agricultural soil biochemical properties, i.e., in the activity of dehydrogenases, urease, catalase, acid, and alkaline phosphatase, arylsulfatase, and β-glucosidase. A significant decrease in the activity of dehydrogenases, acid phosphatase, and arylsulfatase was observed following the application of 14.63 mg a.s./kg. The yield of maize decreased following the application of the analysed plant protection agent. Based on the soil quality index (BA), the addition of straw was more effective in restoring soil homeostasis than bentonite. Both bentonite and straw can be successfully used to improve agricultural soil biological activity. However, more effective mitigation of the negative effects of the herbicide in soil was observed in objects supplemented with barley straw. This improved the microbiological and biochemical properties of the soil. Barley straw was more effective than bentonite in restoring soil biological balance.

scholarly journals The Influence of Selected Meteorological Factors on Microbial Biomass and Mineralization of Two Organic Fertilizers

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Mignon S. SANDOR ◽  
Traian BRAD ◽  
Aurel MAXIM ◽  
Constantin TOADER
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Microbial Biomass ◽  
Soil Ph ◽  
Soil Microbial Biomass ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Barley Straw ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Soil Microbial ◽  
Fertilized Soil ◽  
Mineralization Processes

A mesocosm study was conducted in order to evaluate the effects of short-term rainfall and temperature variation on soil microbial biomass and bacteria to fungi ratio. In addition, the relation between the decomposition process of two organic fertilizers, cattle manure and barley straw, and the activity of soil microbial biomass was also studied. In order to assess the effect of biological activity on soil fertility the dynamics of soil pH, N-NO3-, N-NH4+, Corg and Nt during plant growing season was measured. The results suggest that short-term variation of climate had a significant effect on microbial biomass with dry periods distinguished by a reduced microbial biomass compared to wet periods. The ratio bacteria to fungi seems also to be sensitive to variations in rainfall and temperature regime, however further studies are required to draw a definitive conclusion. Regarding the type of fertilizer used, the straw treatments showed higher microbial biomass than the manure treatments, but higher decomposition rate was observed in manure fertilized soil. The effect of soil biological activity on soil pH was limited for both manure and straw treatments while the changes of the soil nitrate amounts are related to the microbial biomass. The study indicates that nitrate immobilization and mineralization processes are influenced by meteorological conditions and microbial biomass dynamics. In contrast, soil organic carbon and total nitrogen did not seem to be affected by variations in temperature, rainfall and microbial activity.

scholarly journals Cavitated charcoal -- an innovative method for improving the biochemical properties of soil

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Gondek ◽  
Monika Mierzwa Hersztek ◽  
Wojciech Grzyma a ◽  
Tomasz G b
Keyword(s):  
Biochemical Properties ◽  
Innovative Method ◽  
Properties Of Soil

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF NITROGEN ON THE MICROBIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF ZINC-CONTAMINATED SOIL

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafał STRACHEL ◽  
Jadwiga WYSZKOWSKA ◽  
Małgorzata BAĆMAGA
Keyword(s):  
Enzymatic Activity ◽  
Biochemical Properties ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Nitrogen Fertilisation ◽  
Water Capacity ◽  
Organotrophic Bacteria ◽  
Maximum Water ◽  
Copiotrophic Bacteria ◽  
Stimulation Of ◽  
Properties Of Soil

The aim of these studies was to determine the influence of excessive zinc doses on the microbiological and enzymatic properties of soil. Also, an evaluation of the possibility to stimulate remediation processes by nitrogen fertilisation of the soil was attempted. Zinc was applied to loamy sand in the amounts of 0, 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1250 mg Zn2+ kg–1 DM soil, while nitrogen in the form of urea in doses of 0, 250, 500 mg N kg–1 DM soil. Soil samples were incubated at a temperature of 25 °C, maintaining a constant humidity equal to 50% of the maximum water capacity. In the 2nd and 20th week of the experiment, the following factors were determined: activity of dehydrogenases and catalase, and number of organotrophic bacteria, copiotrophic bacteria, oligotrophic bacteria, actinomycetes, and fungi. Zinc inhibited the enzymatic activity of the soil, while causing a slight increase in populations of microorganisms. Only fungi reacted unequivocally positively to contamination of the soil with zinc, therefore demonstrating changes in the biodiversity of microorganisms. Nitrogen fertilisation of the soil resulted in stabilization of the environment contaminated with zinc by stimulation of growth of microorganisms resistant to the influence of this metal.

Changes in the microbiological and biochemical properties of soil contaminated with zinc

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jadwiga Wyszkowska ◽  
Jan Kucharski ◽  
Monika Tomkiel ◽  
Jadwiga Wyszkowska ◽  
Małgorzata Baćmaga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biochemical Properties ◽  
Properties Of Soil
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