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Los páramos almacenan grandes reservas de carbono orgánico en el suelo (COS), influenciados por las condiciones climáticas y biogeoquímicas, propias del ecosistema; sin embargo, su progresiva conversión hacia cultivos, ganadería o minería incide directamente en las reservas de COS. Con el fin de determinar el efecto que ejerce el cambio de uso de suelo sobre la variabilidad de las reservas de COS, se realizó un monitoreo de COS entre 2013, 2018 y 2020, en el Parque Natural Regional Cortadera. Se estudiaron parcelas permanentes de muestreo (PPM), ubicadas bajo tres diferentes usos del suelo: conservado, en recuperación e intervenido. Se analizaron muestras de carbono orgánico y densidad aparente, a dos profundidades (0-15 cm y 15-30 cm). Se encontró que la PPM en escenario conservado presentó los contenidos más altos de COS, con valores de 290,37; 199,22 y 257,5 tC ha-1, para cada uno de los años en estudio; seguido por la PPM en recuperación, que evidenció valores de COS 215,3 tC ha-1, en el 2020, en contraste con la PPM intervenida, que presentó contenidos mínimos de 15,50; 34,01 y 88,06 tC ha-1. Se observó que los mayores contenidos de COS se encuentran a la profundidad de 15 a 30 cm. Dichos aspectos, resaltan la importancia de avanzar en acciones enfocadas a la protección de ecosistemas estratégicos, considerando las constantes amenazas relacionadas con la transformación del paisaje y, con ello, la posibilidad de proveer funciones y servicios asociados a la captura de carbono y la regulación climática.
The paramos accumulate high stocks of soil organic carbon (SOC), influenced by the climatic and biogeochemical conditions of the ecosystem. However, their progressive conversion to crops, livestock, or mining has a direct impact on the SOC stocks. To determine the effect of land use change on the variability of SOC stocks, monitoring of SOC content was conducted between the years 2013, 2018, and 2020 in the Parque Natural Regional Cortadera. Permanent sampling plots (PPS) located under three different land uses were studied: conserved, recovering, and intervened. To do so, samples of soil organic carbon and bulk density at two depths were analyzed (0-15 cm and 15-30 cm). The conserved PPS showed the highest SOC contents, with maximum values of 290.37; 199.22, and 257.5 tC ha-1 for each of the years under study; follow by the recovery PPM that presented COS values of 215.3 tC ha-1 in 2020, in contrast to the intervened PSP that showed minimum contents of 15.50; 34.01 and 88.06 tC ha-1. Furthermore, the highest SOC contents were found at 15-30 cm depth. These factors emphasize the importance of carrying out actions focused on protecting strategic ecosystems such as paramos, taking into account the continuous threats related to the transformation of the landscape and, consequently, the possibility of providing ecosystem functions and services related to carbon capture and climate regulation.
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The field experiment was conducted during the winter season of 2016-17 at the experimental site of Agroforestry Research Centre, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. Poplar and eucalyptus were intercropped with different wheat varieties (UP-2526, UP-2565, UP-2628, and DPW-621-50). After harvesting the wheat crop, the soil sampling was performed to determine the soil parameters like electrical conductivity (EC), organic carbon and the minerals content. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassiumcontent and other biochemical constituents were higher in the agroforestry system as compared to the open farming system. A high soil pH (7. 53) was found in an open farming system and lower pH in an agroforestry system. Soil EC in the agroforestry system was slightly higher than the open farming system. Organic carbon was maximum (1. 33%) under the poplar agroforestry system compared to the eucalyptus based agroforestry system. Overall, this study determines the effect of poplar and eucalyptus based agroforestry systems on soil biochemistry.
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Resumo Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar as remoções de carbono orgânico dissolvido presente em águas filtradas de estação de tratamento de água com tratamento complementar por pré-oxidação com ozônio e adsorção em carvão ativado granular. Para o estudo de adsorção foi utilizado o método de ensaio rápido em coluna de escala reduzida, com carvão ativado produzido de cascas de coco. Realizou-se a comparação entre as curvas de ruptura para os ensaios com e sem aplicação de ozônio. Os resultados mostraram reduções nas concentrações de carbono orgânico dissolvido no início dos ensaios e após a passagem da água com e sem pré-ozonização pelas colunas ensaio rápido em coluna de escala reduzida seguida de incrementos progressivos das concentrações à medida que se aumentou o volume de leitos tratados. Na fase final dos ensaios, os aumentos de volume de leitos tratados não causaram mudanças significativas nas concentrações efluentes de carbono orgânico dissolvido. O mesmo comportamento foi observado com relação à absorção em radiação ultravioleta a 254 nm. O uso de ozônio previamente à adsorção em carvão ativado granular, usando o método ensaio rápido em coluna de escala reduzida, resultou em maiores reduções na absorbância da luz ultravioleta em 254 nm do que nas concentrações de carbono orgânico dissolvido. As absorbâncias específicas à radiação ultravioleta das amostras ozonizadas foram menores do que as que não receberam ozônio.
Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the removal of dissolved organic carbon in filtered water followed by pre-oxidation with ozone and adsorption on granular activated carbon. The rapid small-scale column test was used for the adsorption essays with activated carbon produced from coconut shells. A comparison was made between the breakthrough curves for tests performed with and without pre-oxidation with ozone. The results showed reductions in dissolved organic carbon concentrations after initial passage of water with and without ozone through the rapid small-scale column test column, followed by progressive increases in concentrations along with the number of the bed volumes. In the final phase of the tests, increases in bed volumes did not cause significative changes in effluent dissolved organic carbon concentrations. The same behavior was also observed with respect to ultra-violet absorbance at 254 nm. The use of ozone prior to adsorption on GAC, using the ERCER method, caused greater reductions on UV254 absorbance than in concentrations of dissolved organic carbon. The specific ultraviolet absorbance values of samples that received ozone were lower than those that were not ozonized.
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Sustainable nutrient management practices have the potential to enhance carbon (C) storage capacity of agricultural soils that may help offset increasing atmospheric CO2 concentration. Nutrient management practices on long-term basis differentially influence aggregates and distribution of soil organic C (SOC) present within aggregates, which in time may affect C stabilization. The present study assessed the impact of long-term application of fertilizers for 44 years either alone or integration with farmyard manure (FYM) on bulk density, SOC and C pools, potassium permanganate oxidizable C (KMnO4), aggregate stability and distribution of C fractions within different size aggregate under maize-wheat cropping sequence. The application of 100%NPK+FYM significantly (P< 0.05) improved soil aggregation and mean weight diameter (MWD). The percent of macro-aggregates (MacroA) and meso-aggregates (MesoA) was maximum in 100%NPK+FYM followed by NPK and the minimum in the control treatment. Irrespective of aggregate classes, TOC (g kg-1 aggregate) was maximum in 100%NPK+FYM treatment with an average of 8.42 g kg-1 aggregate as compared to control (5.05 g kg-1 aggregate). If averaged across the treatments, TOC concentration in aggregates followed the order MacroA> MesoA>MicroA. Correspondingly, results for KMnO4-C were similar in different treatments and aggregate classes. Application of FYM with inorganic fertilizers (NPK) or NPK showed a significant increase in all oxidizable organic C fractions particularly recalcitrant C fraction, which reflects the stable nature of OC as compared to very labile and labile C fractions. In general, C present in mineral fraction and large-sized aggregates (MacroA) has higher recalcitrant fractions of SOC as compared to small-sized aggregates (MesoF and MicroF). The study concluded that long-term balanced and integrated nutrient management improved soil aggregation, C distribution within aggregates, and C storage capacity of soils under maize-wheat. Carbon associated with macro aggregate and a mineral fraction has more recalcitrant C fraction compared to meso and micro aggregate fractions.
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A study to assess the profile distribution of important soil attributes in Alfisols and Entisols of West Bengal was conducted during 2016-17. Purposefully selected random sampling was carried out to collect the soils from different locations of two study sites, viz., Kalinagar (25º27'33.9"N, 88º19'10.2"E) from Malda district and Durganagar (26º09'62.7"N, 89º53'51.7"E) from Cooch Behar district of West Bengal at 0-15, 15-30, 30-45 and 45-60 cm depths. Understanding of vertical distribution of soil fertility indicators like soil organic carbon (SOC), total nitrogen (TN) and other important properties in two different soil and climatic conditions will provide an insight regarding the behaviour of soil with the change in environmental conditions. Soil bulk density (BD), porosity, pH, SOC, TN, C:N ratio and texture were determined using standard laboratory procedures and computations. Obtained results were subjected to statistical analyses. Soils of Kalinagar sites were slightly acidic in nature while soils of Durganagar were neutral in nature. Kalinagar soils were silt clay loam in texture where Durganagar soils classified as loam to sandy loam. Soil BD values increased with depth in both Kalinagar (Alfisol) and Durganagar (Entisol). The porosity percentage progressively decreased with an increase in depth. Soils of Durganagar reported higher soil porosity at all the depths studied. An increase in soil pH with increasing depth was observed in both the sites. The mean total organic carbon (TOC) content recorded maximum in surface soil and its concentration decreased with the depth. Kalinagar soils observed 7.63% higher TOC (17.94 g kg-1) content than Durganagar (16.57 g kg-1) at surface depth (0-15 cm) and its accumulation at the lower depths was also maximum in former soil. Mean TN values were also found to decrease by increasing the depth. The accumulation of total nitrogen at the subsequent depths was relatively higher in Kalinagar than Durganagar. Increase in C:N ratio with increasing depth was noticed in Kalinagar site but the opposite trend was accorded in case of Durganagar. Accumulation of SOC and TN throughout the soil depth was found to be greater in Alfisol (Kalingar) due to higher clay and silt fractions as compared to Entisol (Durganagar). There was a significant positive relation of TOC with clay and silt (r = 0.285, p<0.05, r = 0.314, p<0.01, respectively) and of TN with clay and silt (r = 0.328, p<0.01, r = 0.262, p<0.05, respectively) irrespective of soil orders. Alfisols with high bulk density have a greater capacity to accumulate SOC and TN throughout the soil profile due to higher clay and silt fractions in comparison to Entisols with loose textural properties.
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Microbial biomass is an important component in maintaining soil quality and plant productivity. The aim of this paper was to evaluate alterations in microbiological attributes and organic carbon in accordance with seasonal change in different monocultures in the Savanna region of Piauí state. Soil samples were collected in areas of soy, eucalyptus, pasture, and in an area of native savanna, at depths of 0-0.20 m, during the rainy and dry periods. Using these samples microbial biomass carbon (MBC), basal respiration (BR), metabolic quotient (qCO2), microbial quotient (qMIC), and total organic carbon in the soil (TOC) were evaluated. MBC differed significantly between the systems evaluated, with higher values in the soil under native vegetation in the two sampling periods. TOC presented a significant difference between the systems, with higher values in the native savanna and soybean in the rainy period. For the qMIC, the soybean area presented lower values in the two periods compared with the other areas. Basal respiration as well as qCO2 values differed between the systems only in the dry period. The results reveal that the type of vegetation cover, management system, and seasonality influence the behavior of biological properties in the soil.
A biomassa microbiana é um componente importante para manter a qualidade do solo e a produtividade das plantas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar as alterações nos atributos microbiológicas e carbono orgânico, em função da variação sazonal em diferentes monoculturas no Cerrado piauiense. Amostras de solo foram coletadas em áreas de soja, eucalipto, pastagem e em uma área de mata nativa de Cerrado na profundidade de 0-0,20 m, durante o período chuvoso e seco. A partir dessas amostras avaliaram-se o carbono da biomassa microbiana (CBM), respiração basal (RB), quociente metabólico (qCO2), quociente microbiano (qMIC) e o carbono orgânico total do solo (COT). O CBM diferiu significativamente entre os sistemas avaliados, com maiores valores no solo sob mata nativa nos dois períodos de amostragem. O COT apresentou diferença significativa entre os sistemas, com maiores valores na mata nativa e soja no período chuvoso. Para o qMIC, a área com soja apresentou menores valores nos dois períodos em comparação às demais áreas. A RB assim como valores de qCO2 diferiram entre os sistemas apenas no período seco. Os resultados demonstram que o tipo de cobertura vegetal, o sistema de manejo e a sazonalidade influenciam o comportamento das propriedades biológicas do solo.
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Seasons , Soil , Glycine max , Carbon , Biomass , GrasslandABSTRACT
Although anthropogenic dark earth (ADE) is generally found in non-floodable land, it also occurs on floodplains but, there is no information about the chemical and physical characteristics of ADE in this environment. In this study, we propose to check the hypothesis that a Gleysol, classified as ADE, presents improved chemical and physical conditions than an adjacent soil, no anthropogenic. Thus, the objective of this study was to characterize the chemical and physical properties of the top layer of two ADE profiles in a Gleysol and compare them with an adjacent soil. Samples were taken from two areas classified as ADE in Bragança, Pará State, Brazil, at the "Jabuti" archaeological site, and from an adjacent non-anthropogenic site. Disturbed and undisturbed soil samples were collected at the soil depth of 0.05-0.10 m for chemical (pH, potential acidity, exchangeable cations, and soil organic carbon) and physical (soil particle size distribution, particles density, water retention curve, total porosity, microporosity, macroporosity, and bulk density) analysis. The two areas of ADE in a Gleysol, showed improved soil chemical properties compared to the adjacent soil, particularly in relation to phosphorus and calcium levels that contributed to higher cation exchange capacity which, in turn, was positively related to organic carbon content. Changes in soil physical properties were less noticeable but both areas of ADE presented higher water retention capacity, particularly at low tension. The improved conditions of the ADE soil under Gleysols shows that these areas are adequate for soil cultivation, especially with plants adapted to floodplain.
Embora as terras pretas antropogênicas (TPA) geralmente são encontradas em áreas de terra firme, elas também ocorrem em áreas e várzeas, mas, não há informações sobre as características químicas e físicas de TPA neste ambiente. Neste estudo, nós propomos verificar a hipótese de que um Gleissolo, classificado como TPA, apresenta melhores condições químicas e físicas do que o solo adjacente, não antropogênico. Assim, o objetivo do estudo foi caracterizar as propriedades químicas e físicas da camada superficial de dois perfis de TPA em um Gleissolo e compará-los com um solo adjacente. Amostras de solo foram coletadas em duas áreas classificadas como TPA em Bragança, Estado do Pará, Brasil, no sítio arqueológico "Jabuti" e em uma área adjacente não antropogênica. Amostras de solo com estrutura deformada e indeformada foram coletadas na profundidade de 0,05-0,10 m para análises químicas (pH, acidez potencial, cátions trocáveis, e carbono orgânico do solo) e físicas (distribuição do tamanho das partículas do solo, densidade de partículas, curva de retenção de água, porosidade total, microporosidade, macroporosidade e densidade do solo). As duas áreas de TPA em Gleissolo, apresentaram melhores propriedades químicas comparadas com o solo adjacente, principalmente em relação aos níveis de fósforo e cálcio que contribuíram para a maior capacidade de troca catiônica que, por sua vez, foi positivamente relacionada com o conteúdo de carbono orgânico. Mudanças nas propriedades físicas do solo foram menos pronunciadas, mas as duas áreas de TPA exibiram maior capacidade de retenção de água, sobretudo em baixa tensão.
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Soil Analysis , Soil Characteristics/analysis , Organic Chemicals , Soil Chemistry/analysis , Chemical PhenomenaABSTRACT
Cerrado areas are agricultural frontiers of Brazil, being important to know the dynamics of carbon and nitrogen in agricultural production systems. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of management and soil use in fractions and stocks organic carbon and nitrogen in the Cerrado soil. The experiment was conducted in Latosol with four treatments: native Cerrado (CE), no-tillage 18 years (NT), coffee 10 years (CF) and integrated system for agriculture (ISA) three years, evaluating the fractions and stocks of organic carbon and nitrogen in three depths. Soil management systems, at all depths, were not able to recover the organic carbon, nitrogen and their stocks in relation to the Cerrado. In the surface layer there was a decrease in the organic carbon content of 21, 33 and 46% for NT, CF and ISA respectively. Also there was a reduction in the nitrogen content in the surface layer of 33, 36 and 59% for the NT, CF and ISA respectively. Organic carbon varied from 74.3 Mg ha-1 in the CE, 58.8 Mg ha-1 in NT, 56.4 Mg ha-1 in CF and 50.8 Mg ha-1 in ISA. It was concluded that the total organic carbon, nitrogen and its fractions were effective in demonstrating the effects of managements and soil use; that of no-tillage and coffee were not efficient in the recovery of stocks of carbon and nitrogen requiring managements with more carbon input and the integrated production system is still in consolidation process.
Áreas de cerrado são fronteiras agrícolas do Brasil, sendo importante conhecer a dinâmica do carbono e nitrogênio em sistemas de produção agrícola. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos do manejo e uso do solo em frações e estoques de carbono orgânico e nitrogênio em solo de Cerrado. O experimento foi realizado em Latossolo Vermelho com quatro tratamentos: Cerrado nativo (CE), plantio direto 18 anos (PD), área com café 10 anos (CF) e sistema integrado de produção agropecuária (SIPA) 3 anos avaliando as frações e estoques de carbono orgânico e nitrogênio em três profundidades. Os sistemas de manejo do solo, em todas as profundidades, não foram capazes de recuperar o teor carbono orgânico, nitrogênio e seus estoques em relação ao Cerrado. Na camada superficial houve diminuição no teor de carbono orgânico de 21, 33 e 46% para PD, CF e SIPA, respectivamente. Também verificou-se redução no teor de nitrogênio na camada superficial de 33, 36 e 59% para o PD, CF e SIPA, respectivamente. Os estoques de carbono orgânico variaram de 74,3 Mg ha-1 no CE, 58,8 Mg ha-1 no PD, 56,4 Mg ha-1 no CF e 50,8 Mg ha-1 no SIPA. Conclui-se que o carbono orgânico total, nitrogênio e suas frações foram eficientes para demonstrar os efeitos dos manejos e uso do solo; que os sistemas de PD e CF não foram eficientes na recuperação dos estoques de carbono e nitrogênio necessitando de manejos com maior entrada de carbono e que SIPA ainda esta em processo de consolidação.
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Carbon , Land Use , Grassland , Nitrogen , Crop ProductionABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: Humic substances are organic compounds that possess high molecular weight and are formed by the decomposition of plant materials. Humic substances comprise humic acids, fulvic acids and humin. Humic acids (HA) have shown to be able to provide some protection to biological membranes of fish in water with low pH, replacing the protective action of Ca2+. Thus, this studyaimed to observe growth of silver catfish ( Rhamdia quelen ) juveniles exposed to pHs 5.5 and 6.5 and to different levels of HA: 0, 10, 25 and 50mg L-1. Results showed that, irrespective of pH, HA was highly detrimental to silver catfish growth, since the higher the concentration of HA, the lower the weight gain and feed intake, resulting in lower biomass and lower specific growth rate of juveniles. Hence, HA is extremely damaging to the performance of silver catfish juveniles in the tested concentrations.
RESUMO: Substâncias húmicas são compostos orgânicos que possuem elevado peso molecular e são formadas pela decomposição da matéria orgânica de plantas. As substâncias húmicas compreendem ácidos húmicos, ácidos fúlvicos e humina. Os ácidos húmicos (AH) têm mostrado serem capazes de proporcionar proteção parcial das membranas biológicas de peixes em águas com baixo pH, substituindo a ação protetora do Ca2+. Assim, este estudo teve como objetivo observar o crescimento de juvenis de jundiá ( Rhamdia quelen ) expostos a pH's 5,5 e 6,5 com diferentes níveis de AH: 0, 10, 25 e 50mg L-1. Os resultados demostram que, independentemente do pH, o AH foi altamente prejudicial para o crescimento do jundiá, uma vez que, quanto maior era a concentração de AH, menor era o ganho de peso e a ingestão de alimentos, resultando em menor biomassa e taxa de crescimento específico inferior dos juvenis. Assim, os AH são extremamente prejudiciais para o desempenho de juvenis de jundiá nas concentrações testadas.
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An empirical study was carried out to assess the effect of intensive vegetable cultivation on the amount of soil carbon stored in Abak, Onna, Uyo and Ikot Ekpene area of Akwa Ibom State, Southeastern Nigerian. The objectives of the study were to; assess the types of farming practices in the study area, characterize the physical and chemical properties of soils, quantify the amount and types of organic carbon stored as well as assessing the functional pool of soil organic carbon. Random and systematic sampling techniques were used for the collection of soil samples. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that the average amount of soil carbon sequestered was similar among the study locations, ranging from 497.4 to Mgha-1 in Abak to 576.7 Mgha-1 in Uyo. The average amount of carbon stored in the uncultivated soil range from 417.3 Mgha-1 in Uyo to 799.0 Mgha-1 in Abak. On the average, the amount of carbon stored in the uncultivated soil was 575.6 Mgha-1 greater than 535.2 Mgha-1 in the cultivated area by about 7%. The results also showed that potential mineralized carbon (PMC) was also similar among the locations, ranging from 4.20 MgC02- C ha-1 in Uyo to 5.04 MgC02- C ha-1 in Ikot Ekpene cultivated area. In the uncultivated area, PMC range from 3.01 MgC02- C ha-1 in Onna to 5.24 MgC02- C ha-1 in Ikot Ekpene. Soil carbon storage can be improved by the application of organic manures and use of planted fallows in the cultivated areas.
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The veredas (a type of wetlands) are wet ecosystems usually associated with the presence of hydromorphic soils, which often occur in the vicinity of springs and watercourses of the Cerrado region in Brazil. This study aimed to assess microbiological and biochemical soil properties in wetlands (veredas) located in preserved and disturbed environments (in farming and grazing areas) in the Cerrado biome. Soil samples were collected at depths of 0-10 cm and 10-20 cm, along reference lines arranged according to their position in the landscape, in the upper, middle and lower positions of one of the slopes. The total soil organic carbon, microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen (Cmic and Nmic), microbial biomass C:N ratio, microbial quotient, basal respiration, metabolic quotient and fluorescein diacetate (FDA) hydrolytic activities in soil (as total soil heterotrophic enzymatic activity) were determined. The soils of veredas adjacent to agricultural and livestock environments showed changes in their biological properties compared to preserved ecosystems. Increased microbial biomass (Cmic and Nmic) is reported in veredas located nearby grazing areas under intensive and technified management, on the soil surface layer (0-10 cm), especially in the lower slope position, while in agricultural environments, under the same conditions of relief and depth, there is a relative decrease in microbial biomass carbon.
As veredas são ecossistemas úmidos, normalmente associados à presença de solos hidromórficos, que ocorrem com frequência nas proximidades das nascentes e cursos d'água da região do Cerrado. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar atributos microbiológicos e bioquímicos do solo em áreas úmidas (veredas) localizadas em ambientes conservados e antropizados (em áreas agrícolas e pastagens), no bioma Cerrado. Amostras de solo foram coletadas nas profundidades de 0-10 cm e 10-20 cm, ao longo de linhas de referência dispostas, segundo sua posição no relevo, nas posições superior, média e inferior de uma das vertentes. Foram determinados o carbono orgânico total do solo, carbono e nitrogênio da biomassa microbiana (Cmic e Nmic), relação C:N da biomassa microbiana, quociente microbiano, respiração basal, quociente metabólico e atividade enzimática total do solo. Os solos de veredas vizinhas a ambientes agropecuários apresentaram variações em seus atributos biológicos, comparativamente a ecossistemas conservados. Em veredas adjacentes a pastagens sob manejo intensivo tecnificado, na camada superficial do solo (0-10 cm), ocorreu o incremento da biomassa microbiana (Cmic e Nmic), notadamente na posição inferior do relevo, enquanto em ambientes agrícolas, nas mesmas condições de relevo e profundidade, observou-se uma diminuição relativa do carbono da biomassa microbiana.
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Soil , Carbon , Biomass , Grassland , NitrogenABSTRACT
The role of greenhouse gas emissions from freshwater reservoirs and their contribution to increase greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere is currently under discussion in many parts of the world. We studied CO2 and CH4 diffusive fluxes from two large neotropical hydropower reservoirs with different climate conditions. We used floating closed-chambers to estimate diffusive fluxes of these gaseous species. Sampling campaigns showed that the reservoirs studied were sources of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. In the Serra da Mesa Reservoir, the CH4 emissions ranged from 0.530 to 396.96 mg.m–2.d–1 and CO2 emissions ranged from –1,738.33 to 11,166.61 mg.m–2.d–1 and in Três Marias Reservoir the CH4 fluxes ranged 0.720 to 2,578.03 mg.m–2.d–1 and CO2 emission ranged from -3,037.80 to 11,516.64 to mg.m–2.d–1. There were no statistically significant differences of CH4 fluxes between the reservoirs, but CO2 fluxes from the two reservoirs studied were significantly different. The CO2 emissions measured over the periods studied in Serra da Mesa showed some seasonality with distinctions between the wet and dry transition season. In Três Marias Reservoir the CO2 fluxes showed no seasonal variability. In both reservoirs, CH4 emissions showed a tendency to increase during the study periods but this was not statistically significant. These results contributed to increase knowledge about the magnitude of CO2 and CH4 emission in hydroelectric reservoirs, however due to natural variability of the data future sampling campaigns will be needed to better elucidate the seasonal influences on the fluxes of greenhouse gases.
Atualmente, em diversas partes do mundo, tem-se discutido muito sobre a contribuição das emissões de gases de efeito estufa oriundas de reservatórios hidrelétricos. Neste trabalho foram medidos fluxos difusivos de CO2 e CH4 em dois grandes reservatórios hidrelétricos neotropicais com diferentes condições climáticas (UHE Serra da Mesa e UHE Três Marias). Utilizamos câmaras flutuantes para estimar os fluxos difusivos de CO2 e CH4. As campanhas de amostragem mostraram que os dois reservatórios estudados apresentaram-se como fontes emissoras de gases por mecanismo de difusão. No reservatório de Serra da Mesa as emissões de CH4 variaram entre 0,530 e 396,96 mg.m–2.d–1 e as emissões de CO2 variaram entre –1.738,33 a 11.166,61 mg.m–2.d–1. No reservatório de Três Marias os fluxos de CH4 variaram entre 0,720 e 2.578,03 mg.m–2.d–1. Já os fluxos de CO2 variaram de -3.037,80 à 11.516,64 mg.m–2.d–1. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa dos fluxos de CH4 entre os reservatórios estudados, entretanto os fluxos de CO2 foram significativamente diferentes. As emissões de CO2 medidas ao longo dos períodos estudados em Serra da Mesa mostrou certa sazonalidade, com distinções entre o período de transição seco e úmido. No reservatório de Três Marias os fluxos de CO2 não apresentaram variabilidade sazonal. Em ambos os reservatórios, as emissões de CH4 apresentaram aumento do fluxo ao longo dos períodos de estudo, mas isso não foi estatisticamente significativo. Estes resultados contribuíram para aumentar o conhecimento sobre a variabilidade das emissões difusivas de CO2 e CH4 em reservatórios de usinas hidrelétricas. Entretanto, novas campanhas de amostragem serão necessárias para melhor estudar as influências sazonais sobre os fluxos dos gases de efeito estufa.
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Carbon Dioxide/analysis , Environmental Monitoring , Fresh Water , Methane/analysis , Brazil , Greenhouse Effect , SeasonsABSTRACT
A formação de Latossolos com horizonte A húmico (Lhs) no Nordeste é relativamente rara e, geralmente, está associada a ambientes altimontanos, distinguindo-se da região semiárida circundante. Devido a isso, estes solos são intensamente utilizados e importantes para a economia regional. O objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar Lhs da região Nordeste, bem como avaliar os mecanismos envolvidos no acúmulo do carbono orgânico (CO) em profundidade, visando a determinação da aptidão agrícola para o uso e manejo adequado do solo. O trabalho foi conduzido no município de Brejão, Agreste do Estado de Pernambuco. Foi realizada a caracterização morfológica, física, química e mineralógica de quatro perfis de Latossolos com horizonte A húmico, sob diferentes sistemas de uso da terra (vegetação nativa, capoeira, cultivo e pastagem), com a avaliação da aptidão agrícola e da variação do CO em profundidade. Os solos foram classificados como LATOSSOLOS AMARELOS Distrocoesos húmicos, textura argilosa, todos com horizonte A húmico maior que 100 cm. Todos os perfis apresentaram acidez elevada, alta saturação por alumínio, baixa capacidade de troca de cátions (CTC), caráter coeso e fração argila essencialmente caulinítica. O teor de CO foi alto, independente do uso do solo, e se correlacionou fortemente em profundidade com a argila dispersa, CTC, N e P. A distribuição do CO em profundidade foi favorecida pelos menores teores de argila e pela associação com as formas de Fe pouco cristalinas. A aptidão agrícola das terras enquadrou-se no grupo 2, ou seja, aptidão boa para lavouras de ciclo curto e/ou longo com práticas agrícolas com um médio e alto nível tecnológico. No entanto, essa aptidão é restrita quando utilizado baixo nível tecnológico em razão da exigência de elevadas doses de fertilizantes e corretivos.
The occurrence of Oxisols with a humic A horizon (Lhs) in Northeast Brazil is relatively rare and, generally associated with mountainous environments, quite different from the surrounding semiarid region. Therefore, these soils are intensely used and important for the regional economy. The aim of this study was to characterize the Lhs from Northeast, and assess the mechanisms involved in the accumulation of organic carbon in depth, in order to determine suitability agricultural and use and adequate soil management. The work was carried out in Brejão municipality, Agreste region of Pernambuco State, Brazil. Morphological, physical, chemical and mineralogical properties were determined in four soil profiles, under different management systems (native forest, secondary forest, traditional cropping system and planted pasture), with the assessment of agricultural suitability and variation of organic carbon (OC) in depth, and soil properties were correlated with the soil OC content in depth. All studied soils were classified as Humic Haplustox, with humic A horizon thicker than 100 cm. Furthermore, the soils showed high acidity and aluminum saturation, low cation exchange capacity (CTC), cohesive character and a kaolinitic clay fraction. The values of soil density were inversely correlated with the organic matter content. The OC was considered high, despite the management system. The variation of the OC with depth was strongly correlated with disperse clay, CTC, N and P. The OC distribution with depth was favored by smaller amounts of clay and by the association with poor crystalline Fe compounds. The agricultural suitability from soils framed up in group 2, good suitability for short cycle crops and/or long with agricultural practices with medium and high technological level. However, this ability is restricted when used low technological level due to the high demand for fertilizers and corrective.
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Soil , Carbon , PastureABSTRACT
O uso de sistemas com integração de floresta e pastagem promove alterações favoráveis nos atributos edáficos quando comparados com sistemas somente com pastagens ou lavouras. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar atributos físicos e químicos de solos sob diferentes sistemas de uso em Santa Teresa, ES. Os sistemas foram: lavoura com 15 a 20 anos sob preparo convencional do solo, pastagem nativa de capim colonião (Panicum maximum) com 40 anos e cultivo de eucalipto consorciado com capim colonião em sistema silvipastoril, implantado há cinco anos. As amostras foram coletadas nas profundidades de 0-5, 5-10 e 10-20 cm e foram quantificados a densidade do solo (Ds), volume total de poros (VTP), diâmetro médio ponderado dos agregados (DMP), carbono orgânico total e fracionamento granulométrico, químico e oxidável da matéria orgânica. O sistema silvipastoril apresentou os maiores valores de VTP, carbono das frações húmicas e carbono oxidável (fração F1) em relação às áreas de lavoura e pastagem, sendo que a área de lavoura mostrou os menores valores de DMP, carbono orgânico particulado (COp) e carbono da fração humina (CHUM). Por meio dos atributos físicos Ds, VTP e DMP e químicos COp, carbono das frações húmicas e carbono oxidável (F1, F2 e F3) foi possível evidenciar diferenças entre os sistemas de uso avaliados. O sistema silvipastoril aumentou o VTP (0-5 e 10-20 cm), a agregação do solo (DMP), os teores de COp (10-20 cm), carbono das frações húmicas (10-20 cm) e carbono oxidável (fração F1, 0-20 cm; fração F2, 10-20 cm) em comparação a área de lavoura. Em relação à área de pastagem, o sistema silvipastoril aumentou o VTP (0-5 e 10-20 cm), o DMP e diminuiu a Ds (10-20 cm), assim como também aumentou os teores de carbono das frações húmicas (10-20 cm) e carbono oxidável (F1, 0-10 cm). A introdução de florestas de eucalipto consorciado com pastagem nativa de Panicum maximum favorece o aumento do VTP e das frações da matéria orgânica do solo (frações húmicas e carbono oxidável - fração F1) em relação às áreas de pastagem nativa e lavoura.
The use of integrated systems of forest and grassland promotes favorable changes in soil attributes when compared to systems using only ground with pastures and crops. This study aimed to evaluate some physical and chemical attributes of soils under different land use systems in the Santa Teresa, ES. Were evaluated the systems: crops with 15 to 20 years under conventional tillage system; native pasture of grasses (Panicum maximum) with 40 years; and cultivation eucalyptus intercropped with grasses (Panicum maximum) in silvopastoral system, established five years ago. Samples were collected at depths of 0-5, 5-10 and 10-20 cm. We quantified soil density (BD), total pore volume (TPV), mean weight diameter of aggregates (MWD), total organic carbon and granulometric, chemical and oxidizable fractionation of organic matter. The silvopastoral system had higher TPV, oxidizable carbon (fraction F1) and humic fractions relative areas of crops and pasture. In the area of crops there were lower values of MWD, particulate organic carbon (POC) and carbon in the humin fraction (C-HUM). Through the physical attributes (BS, TPV and MWD) and chemical attributes (POC, carbon in the humic fractions and oxidizable carbon fractions (F1, F2 and F3) was possible to show differences between the systems evaluated. The silvopastoral system increased the TPV (0-5 and 10-20 cm), soil aggregation (MWD), the levels of POC (10-20 cm), humic fractions carbon (10-20 cm) and oxidizable carbon (F1, 0-20 cm; F2, 10-20 cm) compared to the crops area. Regarding the pasture area, the silvopastoral system increased the TVP (0-5 and 10-20 cm ), the MWD and decreased Ds values ( 10-20 cm), as well as increased content of humic fractions carbon (10-20 cm) and oxidized carbon (F1, 0-10 cm).The introduction of eucalyptus forests in the form of a consortium with native pasture of Panicum maximum favors increased of the TPV, and soil organic matter fractions (humic fractions and oxidizable carbon (F1 fraction)) in relation to native pasture and crops systems.
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Soil , Carbon , Pasture , Eucalyptus , Organic Matter , PanicumABSTRACT
Neste estudo objetivou-se quantificar o carbono orgânico total (COT), o carbono das frações granulométricas e oxidáveis da matéria orgânica do solo (MOS) em áreas sob diferentes sistemas de uso do solo, em Marmeleiro-PR. Foram coletadas amostras de terra nas camadas de 0-5, 5-10, 10-20 e 20-40 cm, sendo nestas quantificados os teores de COT, carbono orgânico particulado (COp), carbono orgânico associado aos minerais (COam) e o carbono das frações oxidáveis (F1, F2, F3, F4 e F1/F4). O sistema de semeadura direta (SSD) apresentou maiores valores de COT (0-5 cm) e o sistema de plantio convencional (SPC), os menores (0-5 e 5-10 cm). O SSD e a área de pastagem apresentaram maiores teores de COp (0-5 cm). No SPC verificaram-se os menores teores de COp em superfície e maiores em profundidade. Os menores teores de carbono das frações oxidáveis foram encontrados no SPC (0-10 cm). O SSD aumenta os teores de COT, COp e carbono oxidável (F1 e F4) na camada superficial quando comparado com o SPC. Este acarreta em teores de COT iguais aos da área de SSD em profundidade e ocasiona a diminuição dos teores de COam e do carbono oxidável da fração F4 em todas as profundidades avaliadas. Por meio da relação F1/F4 pode-se inferir que o SPC desfavorece o equilíbrio das frações F1 e F4, enquanto o SSD acarreta em valores similares aos das áreas sem interferência antrópica. As frações granulométricas e oxidáveis da MOS são eficientes para identificar mudanças ocasionadas no solo pelo manejo.
This study aimed to quantify the total organic carbon (TOC), granulometric and oxidizable carbon fractions of soil organic carbon (SOM) in areas under different land use in Marmeleiro, Paraná State, Brazil. We collected soil samples in the 0-5, 5-10, 10-20 and 20-40 cm, and being these quantified to TOC, particulate organic carbon (POC), organic carbon associated minerals (OCam) and carbon fractions oxidizable (F1, F2, F3, F4 and F1/F4). The notillage system (NTS) had higher TOC values (0-5 cm) and the conventional tillage system (CTS), the lowest (0-5 and 5-10 cm). The NTS and the grazing area had higher concentrations of POC (0-5 cm). In the CTS there were the lowest levels of POC in surface and greater depth. The lower carbon content of oxidizable fractions were found in the CTS (0-10 cm). The NTS increase the TOC, and POC oxidisable carbon (F1, F4) in the surface layer when compared to the CTS. This leads to TOC area equal to the NTS in depth and leads to decreased amounts of carbon and OCam oxidizable fraction F4 in all experiments. Through the F1/F4 ratio can be inferred that the CTS disfavors the balance of fractions F1 and F4, while the NTS leads to values similar to those in areas without human interference. The granulometric and oxidizable fractions of SOM are efficient to identify changes in soil caused by management.
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Soil , Land Use , Organic MatterABSTRACT
Mycotoxins are considered as the most hazardous fungal metabolites for human, animals and plant health. Recently, more attention has been paid on the occurrence of this group of fungi in different water sources throughout the globe. In this study, Aspergillus parasiticus ATCC strain was used as representative strain producing aflatoxins in drinking water. This study aimed to investigate the activation of fungi in drinking water and their ability to produce aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, and G2) in water under different ratios of C:N using different concentrations of total organic carbon (TOC) and total nitrogen (TN). Glucose and ammonium sulphate were used for changing the levels of TOC and TN in the selected water media. Similarly, the effects of different water pH levels from 4.5 to 8.2 on the growth of this group of fungi and aflatoxins production were also investigated. The results indicate that the growth of fungi was highest, at C:N ratio of 1:1 as compared to other selected ratios. Furthermore, the findings indicate that the pH levels 5.5-6.5 showed best growth of fungi as compared to other pH levels. Aflatoxin concentrations were measured in the water samples using HPLC technique, but selected fungi were not able to produce aflatoxins in water at applied concentrations of TOC and TN mimicking the ratios and concentrations present in the natural aquatic environment.
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Using plant secondary metabolites (PSM) as an inducer to stimulate biodegradation of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) is considered a promising strategy to remove PCB from the environment. In this study, the effects of PSM including naringin, salicylic acid or biphenyl on PCB biodegradation using soil isolates were tested in mineral salt medium using either soil organic carbon (MSMS) or glucose (MSMG). In addition, the effects of surfactant hydroxypropyl-b-cyclodextrin (HP-b-CD) were examined. The results indicated that PCB removal was higher in medium with glucose as carbon substrate than in medium with SOC, and further enhanced with biphenyl amendment. However, interactions between salicylic acid and glucose limited PCB removal in treatments using both chemicals as carbon substrate while PCB removal was sustained in treatment using salicylic acid and SOC. Removal of tetra-chlorinated PCB was improved by adding HP-b-CD, suggesting increased bioavailability due to surfactant. These results suggest that interaction of organic carbon substrates could influence PCB degradation in contaminated environments.
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Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) is nowadays recognized as the main substrate and source of energy for aquatic microbial community. The great part of available organic carbon for bacterioplankton might be formed after photolytic degradation of humic material, which constitutes the major part of DOC in almost all natural waters. The effects of DOC photo-degradation were evaluated, as was its utilization by bacterioplankton, through a two-step experiment, one involving photo-degradation of DOC and the other bacterial growth on the photo-degraded substrate. Photo-degradation was responsible for the consumption of 19% of DOC, reduced SUVA254, an increase in the E2/E3 and E3/E4 ratios, in addition to modifications in the fluorescence spectra that indicated a rise in the labile fraction of DOC. However, these alterations on DOC were not reflected in differences in bacterioplankton growth, as shown by the fact that there were no significant differences in density, biomass, bacterial production, bacterial respiration and bacterial growth efficiency between treatment and control.
O carbono orgânico dissolvido (COD) é reconhecido atualmente como o principal substrato e fonte de energia para a comunidade microbiana aquática. Grande parte do COD biodisponível para o bacterioplâncton pode ser gerada após degradação fotolítica do material húmico dissolvido, que constitui a maior parte do carbono orgânico total. Neste trabalho foram avaliados os efeitos da fotodegração no COD de um ambiente húmico e a sua posterior utilização pelo bacterioplâncton, por meio de um experimento em duas etapas, uma de fotodegradação do COD e outra de crescimento microbiano sobre o substrato fotodegradado. A fotodegradação causou consumo de 19% do COD, diminuição na SUVA254, aumento nas razões E2/E3 e E3/E4 e modificações nos espectros de fluorescência apontando aumento da fração lábil. No entanto, as alterações no COD não se refletiram em diferenças no crescimento do bacterioplâncton, não havendo diferenças significativas com relação à densidade, biomassa, produção, respiração e eficiência de crescimento bacteriano.
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Carbon , PhotobleachingABSTRACT
The aim of this study is to evaluate the kinetics of aerobic decomposition of Saccharum officinarum and Talauma ovata leaves. For each species, decomposition chambers (leaves and water) were set up, which were maintained under controlled conditions. Each sampling day (1, 7, 15, 30, 39, 58, 72 and 90 days), the concentrations of total organic carbon, pH and electrical conductivity (EC) were determined in the dissolved fraction, while the mass and cell wall fractions (CWF) were determined in the particulate fraction. The pH stabilization of the chambers with T. ovata and S. officinarum leaves occurred in alkaline (ca. 8 - 8.5) and close to the neutrality (ca. 7 - 7.5) environment, respectively. The EC values were on average 1.6 times higher in incubations with T. ovata leaves. The mass loss did not differ between the species (mean = 53.85%), however the decay coefficient was higher for S. officinarum (k4 = 0.007 day-1) than for T. ovata (k4 = 0.005 day-1) leaves. The CWF mass loss (mean = 50.16%) and their coefficient (0.0090 day-1) were similar. S. officinarum decomposed faster due to its high concentrations of energetic compounds of interest to the microbiota. The slower decomposition of T. ovata may have occurred due to the presence of secondary compounds with negative effects to the microorganisms.
O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar as cinéticas da decomposição aeróbia de folhas de Talauma ovata e Saccharum officinarum. Para cada espécie foram montadas câmaras de decomposição (folhas e água) que foram mantidas sob condições controladas. A cada dia amostral (1, 7, 15, 30, 39, 58, 72 e 90 dias), as concentrações de carbono orgânico total, pH e condutividade elétrica (CE) foram determinadas na fração dissolvida, enquanto a massa e as frações de parede celular (FPC) foram determinadas na fração particulada. A estabilização do pH das câmaras com folhas de T. ovata e S. officinarum ocorreram em meio básico (ca. 8 - 8,5) e próximo à neutralidade (ca. 7 - 7,5), respectivamente. Os valores de CE foram em média 1,6 vezes maiores nas incubações com folhas de T. ovata. A perda de massa não diferiu entre as espécies (média = 53,85%). No entanto, o coeficiente de decaimento foi maior para as folhas de S. officinarum (k4 = 0,007 dia-1) que para T. ovata (k4 = 0,005 dia-1). As perdas de massa da FPC (média = 50,16%) e seus respectivos coeficientes (0,0090 dia-1) foram similares. S. officinarum decompôs mais rapidamente devido às elevadas concentrações de compostos energéticos de interesse para a microbiota. A decomposição mais lenta de T. ovata pode ter ocorrido pela presença de compostos secundários com efeitos negativos sobre os micro-organismos.
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Water , Plant Leaves , Carbon-Carbon LyasesABSTRACT
Distribution of major groups of enteric bacteria viz., Escherichia coli, Shigella spp., Salmonella spp., Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio cholerae was studied in the sediment samples collected from different depths of 5, 15, 25 and 35 m in Parangipettai and Cuddalore coast during March, 2009 to February, 2010. Among the bacterial population in Parangipettai, V. parahaemolyticus was found to be maximum with an occurrence of 55% followed by Shigella spp. (15%), V. cholerae (12%), Salmonella spp. (12%) and E. coli (6%). In Cuddalore, as an oddity, Vibrio cholerae emerged as dominant species with an incidence of 60% of the total. V. parahaemolyticus came next in the order with an incidence of 14%, followed by E.coli (11%), Shigella spp. (8%) and Salmonella spp. (7%). Similarly, monsoon and premonsoon seasons registered higher bacterial populations in both the regions. When the depth wise results were viewed, 5 and 15 m depths showed maximum (V. parahaemolyticus 3.7x 10 CFU g-1 in Parangipettai; V. cholera - 8.6x10 CFU g-1 in Cuddalore) bacterial population compared to subsequent depths. Cluster and MDS also showed distinct spatial and seasonal variations of bacterial populations in both the regions. Biota-Environment (BIO - ENV) method revealed the combinations of temperature, salinity and TOC as the best match influencing bacterial population.