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ABSTRACT Rock phosphate (RP) is traditionally solubilized by chemical process causing high cost and environmental pollution. To reduce process cost and protect environment, RP solubilization by Aspergillus japonicus was studied and its mechanisms were discussed. Results show that A. japonicus could effectively solubilize RP in NBRIP medium. RP solubilization by A. japonicus included direct and indirect actions of the strain on RP. Cells of A. japonicus attached rapidly to RP surface and the RP surface was seriously corroded by the strain. A. japonicus excreted multiple organic acids, and followed by a significant increase of titratable acidity and decrease of pH in the culture. A positive correlation between content of soluble phosphate and quantity of titratable acidity but a negative correlation between content of soluble phosphate and pH were observed. Results of abiotic solubilization of RP using organic and inorganic acids indicated that the release of soluble phosphate was significantly lower than that of inoculated with A. japonicus. Higher release of soluble phosphate and pH reduction achieved when using ammonium nitrogen rather than nitrate nitrogen.
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Aims: Food security and safety are current issues around the world. Rice is a staple food for a large portion of the world’s population, and in Malaysia around 2.2 million tonnes of rice were consumed annually. Fertilizer input is the key to increase rice production. Malaysian Nuclear Agency (Nuclear Malaysia) has developed multifunctional biofertilizer products in an effort to reduce dependency on chemical fertilizers for crop production. Methodology and results: Multifunctional biofertilizer products contain indigenous microorganisms that have desired characteristics, which include plant growth promoting, phosphate solubilising, potassium solubilising and enhancing N2- fixing activity were used in this study. These products were formulated as liquid inoculants, which is suitable for rice production. A greenhouse trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of multifunctional biofertilizer on rice. Multifunctional biofertilizer products were applied singly and in combination with rock phosphate, feldspar and irradiated oligochitosan from a project by Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA), Japan. Plants that were given chemical fertilizers and plants not receiving fertilizer or biofertilizer products were used as controls. Fresh and dry weights of rice seedlings were determined. Application of multifunctional biofertilizer combined with irradiated oligochitosan (T3) resulted in significantly higher fresh weights (97.12 g) and dry weights (84.16 g) as compared to non-treated plants (77.39 g fresh weights and 69.56 g dry weights). The results suggested that application of multifunctional biofertilizer in combination with irradiated oligochitosan could increase rice growth. Conclusion, significance and impact of study: Combination of biofertilizer with oligochitosan increased rice growth in greenhouse trial. Further investigation of this interaction phenomenon should be carried out.
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Crop Production , OryzaABSTRACT
O desempenho produtivo e a possível interferência do flúor sobre a saúde dos animais foram investigados em bovinos Nelore suplementados, por 866 dias, com distintas fontes alternativas de fósforo com diferentes relações fósforo:fluor (P:F). Os tratamentos experimentais foram: Controle negativo (CONTNEG, sem qualquer suplementação com P), fosfato bicálcico (FB 120:1, FB 30:1 e FB 10:1), fosfato monobicálcico (FMBC 60:1), superfosfato triplo (SFT 30:1) e fosfato de rocha de Cajati (FR 10:1). Foram utilizados 49 novilhos, desmamados aos oito meses de idade, castrados e com 230 kg de peso médio, distribuídos em sete piquetes com água e mistura mineral formulada sem P. A dieta padrão foi feita com bagaço de cana (0,03% de P) como volumoso e um concentrado contendo 0,239 % de P oferecido na base de 1% do peso dos animais para permitir um ganho de peso aproximado de 0,50 kg/dia. Até o dia 134, não houve diferença estatística entre os diversos lotes, inclusive para o tratamento CONTNEG, que não recebeu fósforo suplementar na dieta e ganhou 71,6 kg de peso ou 0,633 kg/dia. Após 866 dias de confinamento (2,37 anos), os animais suplementados com o fosfato bicálcico padrão (120:1) ganharam menos peso que os suplementados com as fontes FMCB 60:1, FB 30:1 e SFT 30:1. Até um ano de suplementação fosfórica com fosfato bicálcico padrão (120:1) artificialmente fluoretado com NaF ou com o fosfato de rocha não se detectou danos à saúde ou ao ganho de peso dos animais. As análises de fósforo nos ossos mostraram diferença estatística apenas entre o tratamento CONTNEG e os que tinham fosfato bicálcico. As concentrações de flúor nos ossos se mostraram intimamente associadas à quantidade de flúor disponível nas fontes utilizadas. Conforme a proporção P:F na dieta foi diminuindo, características relacionadas à fluorose dentária ficaram mais evidentes, sendo que os animais que receberam fontes com relação 10:1, apresentaram, ao final do experimento, dentes incisivos permanentes mal formados, quebradiços e com manchas esbranquiçadas.
Weight gain and possible interference of fluoride on animal health was investigated in Nellore cattle supplemented during 866 days with alternative sources of phosphorus with different phosphorus:fluor (P:F) ratios. The five treatments were: (1) Negative control (NC, without any supplemental P), (2) dicalcium phosphate (DCP 120:1, DCP 30:1 and DCP 10:1), (3) monodicalcium phosphate (MDCP 60:1), (4) triple superphosphate (TSF 30:1), and (5) cajati rock phosphate (RP 10:1). We used 49 oxen weaned with 8 months of age and an average weight of 230 kg, distributed into seven paddocks with water and mineral mixture formulated without P. A standard diet consisting of sugar cane bagasse (0.03% P) as roughage and a concentrate containing 0.239% P was provided on 1% of live weight to allow a weight gain of about 0.50 kg/day. Until day 134, there was no statistical difference between the various groups, including the treatment NC which received no supplemental phosphorus in the diet and gained weight of 71.6 kg or 0.633 kg/day. After 866 days of confinement (2.37 years), the oxen supplemented with dicalcium phosphate standard (120:1) gained less weight than those supplemented with sources MDCP 60:1, DCP 30:1 and TSF 30:1. Up to one year of supplementation with dicalcium phosphate artificially fluoridated with NaF or with rock phosphate did not result in damage to health or in weight gain of the animals. Analyses of phosphorus in bones showed statistical difference between treatments, and group NC that did not receive any supplemental P showed the lowest values. The concentration of fluoride in bones proved to be closely related to the amount of fluoride available in the sources used. As the ratio P:F in the diet decreased, characteristic signs related to dental fluorosis became more evident, and the animals that received P supplies with 10:1 ratio showed at the end of the experiment permanent malformed incisor teeth, brittle and whitish stained.
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Animals , Cattle , Cattle/growth & development , Calcarea Phosphorica/administration & dosage , Fluorosis, Dental/veterinary , Dietary Supplements/adverse effects , Bone and Bones/chemistry , Body WeightABSTRACT
Os indicadores convencionais de fertilidade de solo, mais comumente utilizados, enfatizam o balanço ácido-base e o conteúdo de elementos químicos, mas não consideram adequadamente as propriedades biológicas do solo, responsáveis por grande parte do seu funcionamento. Os indicadores biológicos, ainda pouco difundidos, levam em consideração a atividade microbiana do solo que é mais sensível à dinâmica do solo. Em Marapanim-PA, e utilizando um desenho experimental inteiramente casualizado, com quatro repetições, avaliou-se o comportamento dos indicadores do solo carbono e nitrogênio da biomassa microbiana, fosfatase ácida, matéria orgânica, carbono orgânico e fósforo disponível, em um solo com cultivo sequencial de mandioca e milho, preparo com corte-e-trituração da capoeira original. Os fatores corte-e-trituração, fosfato natural e adubação verde foram arranjados nos seguintes tratamentos: capoeira; testemunha; fosfato natural (FN); feijão-de-porco [Canavalia ensiformis (L.) DC] (FP); FN + FP; FN + guandu [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millspaugh]. (G); FN + titônia [Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsley) A. Gray] (T); FP + G; FP + T. Em quatro épocas de amostragens, foram tiradas amostras compostas do solo (0 - 10 cm) de cada parcela para análise dos indicadores. Os indicadores estudados foram influenciados pela época de amostragem do solo. Os indicadores fosfatase ácida, nitrogênio da biomassa microbiana e carbono da biomassa microbiana foram capazes de detectar os efeitos de maior número de tratamentos de recuperação do solo testados, enquanto a matéria orgânica do solo foi o menos capaz. Ao longo do tempo, a resposta dos indicadores variou em função dos fatores estudados.
The more commonly used traditional soil fertility indicators emphasize the acid-basic balance and the content of chemical elements, but do not consider adequately the biologic soil properties, largely responsible for soil functioning. The biologic indicators, not yet sufficiently used, take into consideration the microbial activity that is more sensible to soil dynamics. This study was carried out in Marapanim-PA and using a completely randomized plot design, with four replications, to evaluate the behavior of some indicators such as microbial biomass, acid phosphatase, soil organic matter, organic carbon and available phosphorus - in a soil cultivated with cassava and corn, and in which the secondary vegetation was prepared by slash-and-trituration practice. The slash-and-trituration, rock phosphate and green manure factors were arranged in the following treatments: secondary vegetation; control; rock phosphate (RP); wonderbean Canavalia ensiformis (L.) DC (W); RP + W; RP + pigeonpea Cajanus cajan (L.) Millspaugh (P); RP + tithonia Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsley) A. Gray (T); W + P; W + T. In four season of sampling, soil samples were taken from the 0 - 10 cm layer of each parcel to measure the indicator values. The indicators studied were influenced by the time of soil sampling. The acid phosphatase, microbial biomass nitrogen and microbial biomass carbon soil indicators were capable of detecting the effects of a higher number of soil reclamation treatments, while soil organic matter was the least capable. With the passing of time, the response of the indicators varied according to the factors studied.
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Phosphates , Soil , Amazonian EcosystemABSTRACT
Use of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) as inoculants has concurrently increased phosphorous uptake in plants and improved yields in several crop species. The ability of PSB to improve growth of aerobic rice (Oryza sativa L.) through enhanced phosphorus (P) uptake from Christmas island rock phosphate (RP) was studied in glasshouse experiments. Two isolated PSB strains; Bacillus spp. PSB9 and PSB16, were evaluated with RP treatments at 0, 30 and 60 kg ha-1. Surface sterilized seeds of aerobic rice were planted in plastic pots containing 3 kg soil and the effect of treatments incorporated at planting were observed over 60 days of growth. The isolated PSB strains (PSB9 and PSB16) solubilized significantly high amounts of P (20.05-24.08 mg kg-1) compared to non-inoculated (19-23.10 mg kg-1) treatments. Significantly higher P solubilization (24.08 mg kg-1) and plant P uptake (5.31 mg plant -1) was observed with the PSB16 strain at the highest P level of 60 kg ha-1. The higher amounts of soluble P in the soil solution increased P uptake in plants and resulted in higher plant biomass (21.48 g plant -1). PSB strains also increased plant height (80 cm) and improved root morphology in aerobic rice. The results showed that inoculation of aerobic rice with PSB improved phosphate solubilizing activity of incorporated RP.
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The bacteria Thiobacillus thioparus, Thiobacillus thiooxidans and Thiobacillus ferooxidans are known to be able to oxidize elemental sulfur in soils and influence phosphorus solubilization. These bacteria can solubilize the phosphorus of apatite rock by producing sulfuric acid from the oxidation of elemental sulfur and some sulphide. We think that the capacity of these bacteria can be exploited to set up a biophosphate from Tilemsi natural rock phosphate exploited in Mali. This work aims to identify, isolate and characterize Tilemsi rock phosphate (TRP) solubilizing Thiobacillus strains in various agricultural soils. Obtained results showed that the analyzed soils are poor in Thiobacillus and that the quantity of acid produced and TRP solubilized is directly proportional to the growth of these bacteria.
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Conduziu-se este estudo, com o objetivo de avaliar os efeitos de doses de adubos fosfatados sobre a cultura da soja e do milho, em cultivos sucessivos. O experimento foi realizado em casa de vegetação da UFGD, em vasos contendo amostras de 5,5 dm³ de um Latossolo Vermelho Distroférrico argiloso, sendo utilizado como fontes de fósforo (P) o superfosfato triplo (SFT) e o fosfato natural de Arad (FNA). O FNA foi utilizado sob duas formas. Em uma, considerou-se o P total (Arad T) e, em outra, apenas a fração de P solúvel em ácido cítrico a 2% (Arad SA), resultando em três fatores de estudo, cada um em seis níveis de P (0, 56, 112, 224, 336 e 560), expressos em mg dm-3. A soja foi semeada em dezembro de 2006 e ao final do ciclo, efetuou-se a colheita, avaliando-se a produtividade de grãos, teores de P na folha e no solo. Após o cultivo da soja, semeou-se o milho, cuja colheita das plantas ocorreu aos 76 dias após a semeadura, sendo avaliados a produção de massa seca da parte aérea e teores de P na folha. O índice de eficiência agronômica foi calculado para ambas as culturas. Conclui-se que, para o primeiro cultivo (soja), o SFT apresentou um melhor desempenho no que se refere à produtividade de grãos, quando comparado ao FNA. No cultivo do milho em sucessão a soja, o FNA tendeu a equiparar-se ao SFT nos atributos avaliados.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of phosphate fertilizer rates on soybean and corn crops, in crop rotation. The experiment was carried out in a greenhouse at the Grande Dourados University, in pots with samples of 5.5 dm³ clayey Dystropherric Red Latosol, where the triple superphosphate (TSP) and the Arad rock phosphate (ARP) were used as P source. Two kinds of ARP were used. In one, the total P (Arad T) was considered while in the other, only the P soluble fraction in citric acid at the concentration of 2% (Arad SA) was considered, resulting in three factors of study, each with six levels of P (0, 56, 112, 224, 336, and 560 mg dm-3). The soybean was sowed in December 2006 and in the end of the cycle, the crop was harvested and evaluated for grain yield, P concentration in leaves and in the soil. After the soybean crop, it was turn for the corn sowing, which harvest occurred 76 days after sowing. The shoot dry matter and P concentrations in leaves were evaluated. The Index of Agronomic Efficiency was calculated for both crops. We concluded that the TSP caused a better soybean grain yield, when compared to the ARP. In the corn crop succeeding the soybean crop, the ARP tended to be similar to the TSP values in the attributes evaluated.
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Diversos microrganismos do solo têm a capacidade de solubilizar diferentes formas de fosfatos inorgânicos, podendo contribuir para o aproveitamento de fontes menos solúveis. Seis meios de cultura sólidos foram testados para isolar microrganismos solubilizadores de fosfato (MSF). O isolamento foi feito a partir do rizoplano mais rizosfera de guandu utilizando a metodologia das diluições sucessivas e Número Mais Provável. Os critérios de seleção usados foram: número de MSF presentes, tempo de aparecimento de colônias e facilidade de distinção do halo transparente. Os meios GL (glicose e extrato de levedura) e GELP (glicose, extrato de levedura, peptona, extrato de solo e sais de base) favoreceram ao crescimento mais rápido e um maior número de MSF. Uma vez obtidos, 12 isolados de fungos e 37 de bactérias foram testados quanto à capacidade de solubilização de fosfato de Araxá em meio líquido. Estes isolados foram incubados, sob agitação, em meio líquido contendo 200 mg de fosfato de Araxá L-1, durante 7 dias a 28 ºC. No início e final do período de incubação foram determinados pH e P solúvel em meio líquido. Houve isolados que, apesar de solubilizar fosfato em meio sólido, não mantiveram esta capacidade em meio líquido. Para os que mantiveram a capacidade solubilizadora de fosfato em meio líquido, houve uma relação inversa entre pH do meio e teor de P solúvel. Os resultados sugerem que a etodologia de isolamento baseada na formação de halo em placa deve ser aliada à quantificação da solubilização de fosfato em meio líquido.
Several soil microorganisms can solubilize different inorganic P forms, contributing to the use of low reactive P sources. Six solid growth media were tested to isolate P-solubilizing microorganisms. Isolation was performed from rhizoplane plus rhizosphere of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.), using the method of successive dilutions and Most Probable Number. The criteria for choosing the most suitable solid media to isolate pigeonpea solubilizers were: number of colonies, time to colony appearing and distinction of the transparent halo. Growth media GL (glucose, yeast extract and agar) and GELP (glucose, yeast extract, peptone and agar) induced a faster colony development and a higher number of P-solubilizing microorganisms. Twelve fungi isolates and 37 bacteria were tested in relation to their ability to solubilize ?Araxá? phosphate in liquid medium. The isolates were cultivated for 7 days at 28 ºC in liquid medium on a rotary shaker. 200 mg of ?Araxá? phosphate L-1 was added to the liquid medium. pH and soluble P were determined at initial and final of the incubation time. Some isolates solubilized phosphate in solid medium but not in liquid medium. For the isolates that maintained the solubilization ability in liquid medium, an inverse relationship between pH and soluble P was verified. The results suggest that the isolation method, based on the halo formation in Petri dishes should be combined with quantification of soluble phosphate in liquid media.
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Soil Microbiology , Phosphates , Bacteria , Multiple Tube Method , FungiABSTRACT
The main limitation in the use of rock phosphate in swine diets is the fluorine content that may be toxic when used for long periods. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of monocalcium phosphate (MP) and Tapira phosphate (TP) to sows and their offspring when fed during four reproductive cycles, as compared to the traditional use of dicalcium phosphate (DP). The study involved 13, 16 and 13 sows for DP, MP and TP phosphates, respectively. The litters were also fed with the same respective phosphate treatments until they reached 95 kg of body weight. The variables analyzed were: macroscopic tooth lesions score in sows, histological evaluation of bone tissue, the thyroid and parathyroid glands, and the evaluation of bone mineral contents and bone morphometrical characteristics. The results showed that TP is toxic for sows when used continuously during 4 reproductive cycles and causes lesions of chronic fluorosis in the teeth and bone tissue. TP also affected the litters with some minor lesions of fluorosis in bone tissue at the 4th reproductive cycle. MP induced some minor inespecific lesions only in bone tissue of the sows. No deleterious effects were observed in sows and litters fed DP.(AU)
A limitação principal do uso de fosfatos naturais na alimentação de suínos é a presença de flúor que pode ser tóxico quando ingerido por longos períodos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar os eventuais efeitos deletérios dos fosfatos Monocálcico (MP) e Tapira (TP), sobre porcas e suas proles alimentadas com esses fosfatos durante quatro ciclos reprodutivos consecutivos, comparativamente com o tradicional fosfato bicálcico (DP). Foram usadas 13 porcas alimentadas com FB (testemunha) 16 com MP e 13 com TP. As leitegadas oriundas de cada ciclo também foram alimentados com os respectivos fosfatos até a idade de abate. As seguintes variáveis foram avaliadas: lesões macroscópicas nos dentes das porcas, alterações histológicas no tecido ósseo e nas glândulas tireóide e paratireóide, conteúdo de minerais no tecido ósseo e características morfométricas do osso. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que o uso de TP por 4 ciclos reprodutivos, na alimentação de suínos, provocou lesões de fluorose crônica nos dentes e tecido ósseo das porcas. As leitegadas alimentadas com este fosfato também apresentaram discretas lesões de fluorose, mas somente evidentes no 4º ciclo reprodutivo. Somente algumas alterações inespecíficas ocorreram nos ossos das porcas que receberam o MP.O DP não provocou alterações patológicas no tecido ósseo, tanto nas porcas como nas suas leitegadas.(AU)
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Animals , Female , Swine , Bone and Bones , Phosphorus, Dietary , Fluorine , Body Weight , Bone DensityABSTRACT
The present study was conducted to evaluate possible bone changes in cattle due to the ingestion of different levels of fluorine from rock phosphate used as a phophorus supplement. The bone material studied were ribs collected from cattle of three experiments where Tapira rock phosphate was used at different levels and during different periods as a partial or sole source of supplementary phosphorus. In the first experiment feedlot cattle ingested during a 6 month period 63 and 128g/day of Tapira rock phosphate containing 1.3% fluorine. In the second experiment cattle maintained in Brachiaria decumbens pastures during 33 months ingested several levels of Tapira rock phosphate in the mineral mixtures. In the third experiment heifers averaging 14 months of age ingested a mineral supplement with Tapira rock phosphate until the 5th lactation period. Careful examination of the rib samples by histological, morphometric and microradiographic techniques revealed no abnormalities which could be related to fluorine ingestion, neither any differences among tretaments regarding the bone structure. These findings support the conclusion that, as far as bone alterations are concerned, Tapira rock phosphate could be used as a source of phosphorus for cattle under the conditions described in the experiments, a practice which would markedly reduce the cost of phosphorus supplementation.
O objetivo do presente trabalho foi o de avaliar, através de técnicas especializadas, as possíveis alterações ósseas produzidas em bovinos em decorrência da ingestão prolongada de diferentes níveis de flúor contido no fosfato de rocha de Tapira utilizado como fonte suplementar de fósforo. No primeiro experimento bovinos confinados ingeriram, durante 6 meses, quantidades variáveis (63 e 128g/dia) de fosfato de Tapira contendo 1.3% de flúor. No segundo experimento, bovinos em pastos de Brachiaria decumbens ingeriram, durante 33 meses, misturas minerais contendo diferentes níveis de fosfato de rocha de Tapira. No terceiro experimento, novilhas com idade inicial média de 14 meses ingeriram mistura mineral com fosfato de Tapira até a quinta lactação inclusivamente. Através de exames histológicos, morfométricos e microrradiográficos das amostras de costelas, não se observaram alterações da normalidade óssea, bem como não foram registradas diferenças entre amostras provenientes de diferentes tratamentos. Tais achados permitem inferir que, do ponto de vista de alterações ósseas, o fosfato de rocha de Tapira pode ser utilizado como fonte suplementar de fósforo para bovinos, nas dosagens, períodos e manejos alimentares estudados, sem risco de produzir alterações patológicas nos esqueleto dos animais.
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Phosphate-dissolving microorganisms are widely distributed in soil, rhizosphere and other ecological environment. Understanding the characteristics of these microorganisms in solubilizing phosphates is helpful to apply them in improving P use efficiency. The obtained results indicated that the fungi had much higher capacity to dissolve the rock than the bacteria. Existence of Fe, Al, Mg and Na in the culture media reduced the rock solubilization by the bacteria, but increased the solubilization of the fungi. The higher content of the rock in the media, the lower capacity of the rock phosphate solubilization was found. The capacity was also significantly reduced if the concentration of C material in the media was higher than 3%. It was also found that the microorganisms destroyed the rock structure. The P was more easily released from the rock at further incubation. In conclusion, there is some potential to utilize the microorganisms to activate the rock phosphate.