Biosolids blended with edaphic supports mimic structural and biochemical features of natural soils and foster plant biomass growth

Autores
Behrends Kraemer, Filipe; Wehrends, Diana Patricia; Tobler, Anabella; Sainz, Daiana Soledad; Barbieri Oliveri, Lucas; Jungwirth, Linda; Fontana, Paula; Weigandt, Cristian; Fernández, Patricia L.; Altina, Melisa; Guerrero, Leandro D.; Pontiggia, Rodrigo; Erijman, Leonardo
Año de publicación
2025
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inglés
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artículo
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versión publicada
Descripción
Biosolids can be blended with edaphic components to formulate customized soil mixes (Technosols), where specific nutrient levels, moisture content, and other factors are tailored to support plant growth. The aim of this work was to evaluate constructed Technosols regarding specific physical, rheological, and biochemical charac­teristics, as well as for their ability to meet the growth requirements of rye grass. Soil horizons A and C, and quarry waste, were examined both individually as controls and in binary combinations with biosolids, main­ taining a ratio of 70:30 in a replicated pot experiment. After 35 days, half of the pots were seeded with ryegrass (Lolium perenne ssp). After 3,5 months, the following physical, chemical, and rheological properties were measured: bulk density; plastic limit; liquid limit; saturated hydraulic conductivity; aggregate stability, organic matter and total Kjeldahl nitrogen. Enzyme activities were determined using fluorogenic substrates, whereas total bacterial and fungal composition was assessed through qPCR and amplicon sequencing using respectively 16S rRNA gene and ITS gene primers. Biosolids-based Technosols exhibited soil-like behavior across various examined variables, such as aggregate stability, microbial community composition and the yield of harvested plant biomass. Changes in the physical and chemical characteristics of mixtures containing biosolids were accompanied by corresponding changes in enzyme activities, as well as by shifts in absolute bacterial and fungal abundance. Biosolid-based Technosols possess the capability to establish sustainable and effective aggregation conditions, maintaining satisfactory water retention levels, and fostering favorable microbiological and biochemical conditions to fulfill essential soil functions, including biomass production.
Instituto de Suelos
Fil: Behrends Kraemer, Filipe. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Agronomia. Departamento de Ingenieria Agricola y Uso de la Tierra. Cátedra de Manejo y Conservación de Suelo; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina
Fil: Wehrendt, Diana Patricia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular “Dr. Héctor N. Torres”; Argentina
Fil: Tobler, Anabella. Benito Roggio Ambiente; Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación; Argentina
Fil: Sainz, Daiana Soledad. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Instituto de Suelos; Argentina
Fil: Barbieri Oliveri, Lucas. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular “Dr. Héctor N. Torres”; Argentina
Fil: Jungwirth, Linda. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular “Dr. Héctor N. Torres”; Argentina
Fil: Fontana, Julia. Benito Roggio Ambiente; Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fil: Weigandt, Cristian. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Agronomía; Argentina
Fil: Fernández, Patricia Lilia. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Agronomía. Cátedra de Manejo y Conservación de Suelos; Argentina
Fil: Altina, Melisa. Benito Roggio Ambiente; Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fil: Guerrero, Leandro Demian. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular “Dr. Héctor N. Torres”; Argentina
Fil: Pontiggia, Rodrigo. Benito Roggio Ambiente; Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fil: Erijman, Leonardo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular “Dr. Héctor N. Torres”; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Departamento de Fisiología, Biología Molecular y Celular “Dr Hector Maldonado” Argentina
Fuente
European Journal of Soil Biology 124 : 103709 (March 2025)
Materia
Technosols
Circular Economy
Biomass
Microbial Flora
Biosolids
Economía Circular
Biomasa
Flora Microbiana
Technosol
Biosólidos
Aggregate Stability
Estabilidad Agregada
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spelling Biosolids blended with edaphic supports mimic structural and biochemical features of natural soils and foster plant biomass growthBehrends Kraemer, FilipeWehrends, Diana PatriciaTobler, AnabellaSainz, Daiana SoledadBarbieri Oliveri, LucasJungwirth, LindaFontana, PaulaWeigandt, CristianFernández, Patricia L.Altina, MelisaGuerrero, Leandro D.Pontiggia, RodrigoErijman, LeonardoTechnosolsCircular EconomyBiomassMicrobial FloraBiosolidsEconomía CircularBiomasaFlora MicrobianaTechnosolBiosólidosAggregate StabilityEstabilidad AgregadaBiosolids can be blended with edaphic components to formulate customized soil mixes (Technosols), where specific nutrient levels, moisture content, and other factors are tailored to support plant growth. The aim of this work was to evaluate constructed Technosols regarding specific physical, rheological, and biochemical charac­teristics, as well as for their ability to meet the growth requirements of rye grass. Soil horizons A and C, and quarry waste, were examined both individually as controls and in binary combinations with biosolids, main­ taining a ratio of 70:30 in a replicated pot experiment. After 35 days, half of the pots were seeded with ryegrass (Lolium perenne ssp). After 3,5 months, the following physical, chemical, and rheological properties were measured: bulk density; plastic limit; liquid limit; saturated hydraulic conductivity; aggregate stability, organic matter and total Kjeldahl nitrogen. Enzyme activities were determined using fluorogenic substrates, whereas total bacterial and fungal composition was assessed through qPCR and amplicon sequencing using respectively 16S rRNA gene and ITS gene primers. Biosolids-based Technosols exhibited soil-like behavior across various examined variables, such as aggregate stability, microbial community composition and the yield of harvested plant biomass. Changes in the physical and chemical characteristics of mixtures containing biosolids were accompanied by corresponding changes in enzyme activities, as well as by shifts in absolute bacterial and fungal abundance. Biosolid-based Technosols possess the capability to establish sustainable and effective aggregation conditions, maintaining satisfactory water retention levels, and fostering favorable microbiological and biochemical conditions to fulfill essential soil functions, including biomass production.Instituto de SuelosFil: Behrends Kraemer, Filipe. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Agronomia. Departamento de Ingenieria Agricola y Uso de la Tierra. Cátedra de Manejo y Conservación de Suelo; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; ArgentinaFil: Wehrendt, Diana Patricia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular “Dr. Héctor N. Torres”; ArgentinaFil: Tobler, Anabella. Benito Roggio Ambiente; Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación; ArgentinaFil: Sainz, Daiana Soledad. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Instituto de Suelos; ArgentinaFil: Barbieri Oliveri, Lucas. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular “Dr. Héctor N. Torres”; ArgentinaFil: Jungwirth, Linda. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular “Dr. Héctor N. Torres”; ArgentinaFil: Fontana, Julia. Benito Roggio Ambiente; Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFil: Weigandt, Cristian. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Agronomía; ArgentinaFil: Fernández, Patricia Lilia. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Agronomía. Cátedra de Manejo y Conservación de Suelos; ArgentinaFil: Altina, Melisa. Benito Roggio Ambiente; Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFil: Guerrero, Leandro Demian. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular “Dr. Héctor N. Torres”; ArgentinaFil: Pontiggia, Rodrigo. Benito Roggio Ambiente; Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFil: Erijman, Leonardo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular “Dr. Héctor N. Torres”; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. 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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Biosolids blended with edaphic supports mimic structural and biochemical features of natural soils and foster plant biomass growth
title Biosolids blended with edaphic supports mimic structural and biochemical features of natural soils and foster plant biomass growth
spellingShingle Biosolids blended with edaphic supports mimic structural and biochemical features of natural soils and foster plant biomass growth
Behrends Kraemer, Filipe
Technosols
Circular Economy
Biomass
Microbial Flora
Biosolids
Economía Circular
Biomasa
Flora Microbiana
Technosol
Biosólidos
Aggregate Stability
Estabilidad Agregada
title_short Biosolids blended with edaphic supports mimic structural and biochemical features of natural soils and foster plant biomass growth
title_full Biosolids blended with edaphic supports mimic structural and biochemical features of natural soils and foster plant biomass growth
title_fullStr Biosolids blended with edaphic supports mimic structural and biochemical features of natural soils and foster plant biomass growth
title_full_unstemmed Biosolids blended with edaphic supports mimic structural and biochemical features of natural soils and foster plant biomass growth
title_sort Biosolids blended with edaphic supports mimic structural and biochemical features of natural soils and foster plant biomass growth
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Behrends Kraemer, Filipe
Wehrends, Diana Patricia
Tobler, Anabella
Sainz, Daiana Soledad
Barbieri Oliveri, Lucas
Jungwirth, Linda
Fontana, Paula
Weigandt, Cristian
Fernández, Patricia L.
Altina, Melisa
Guerrero, Leandro D.
Pontiggia, Rodrigo
Erijman, Leonardo
author Behrends Kraemer, Filipe
author_facet Behrends Kraemer, Filipe
Wehrends, Diana Patricia
Tobler, Anabella
Sainz, Daiana Soledad
Barbieri Oliveri, Lucas
Jungwirth, Linda
Fontana, Paula
Weigandt, Cristian
Fernández, Patricia L.
Altina, Melisa
Guerrero, Leandro D.
Pontiggia, Rodrigo
Erijman, Leonardo
author_role author
author2 Wehrends, Diana Patricia
Tobler, Anabella
Sainz, Daiana Soledad
Barbieri Oliveri, Lucas
Jungwirth, Linda
Fontana, Paula
Weigandt, Cristian
Fernández, Patricia L.
Altina, Melisa
Guerrero, Leandro D.
Pontiggia, Rodrigo
Erijman, Leonardo
author2_role author
author
author
author
author
author
author
author
author
author
author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Technosols
Circular Economy
Biomass
Microbial Flora
Biosolids
Economía Circular
Biomasa
Flora Microbiana
Technosol
Biosólidos
Aggregate Stability
Estabilidad Agregada
topic Technosols
Circular Economy
Biomass
Microbial Flora
Biosolids
Economía Circular
Biomasa
Flora Microbiana
Technosol
Biosólidos
Aggregate Stability
Estabilidad Agregada
dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv Biosolids can be blended with edaphic components to formulate customized soil mixes (Technosols), where specific nutrient levels, moisture content, and other factors are tailored to support plant growth. The aim of this work was to evaluate constructed Technosols regarding specific physical, rheological, and biochemical charac­teristics, as well as for their ability to meet the growth requirements of rye grass. Soil horizons A and C, and quarry waste, were examined both individually as controls and in binary combinations with biosolids, main­ taining a ratio of 70:30 in a replicated pot experiment. After 35 days, half of the pots were seeded with ryegrass (Lolium perenne ssp). After 3,5 months, the following physical, chemical, and rheological properties were measured: bulk density; plastic limit; liquid limit; saturated hydraulic conductivity; aggregate stability, organic matter and total Kjeldahl nitrogen. Enzyme activities were determined using fluorogenic substrates, whereas total bacterial and fungal composition was assessed through qPCR and amplicon sequencing using respectively 16S rRNA gene and ITS gene primers. Biosolids-based Technosols exhibited soil-like behavior across various examined variables, such as aggregate stability, microbial community composition and the yield of harvested plant biomass. Changes in the physical and chemical characteristics of mixtures containing biosolids were accompanied by corresponding changes in enzyme activities, as well as by shifts in absolute bacterial and fungal abundance. Biosolid-based Technosols possess the capability to establish sustainable and effective aggregation conditions, maintaining satisfactory water retention levels, and fostering favorable microbiological and biochemical conditions to fulfill essential soil functions, including biomass production.
Instituto de Suelos
Fil: Behrends Kraemer, Filipe. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Agronomia. Departamento de Ingenieria Agricola y Uso de la Tierra. Cátedra de Manejo y Conservación de Suelo; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina
Fil: Wehrendt, Diana Patricia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular “Dr. Héctor N. Torres”; Argentina
Fil: Tobler, Anabella. Benito Roggio Ambiente; Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación; Argentina
Fil: Sainz, Daiana Soledad. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Instituto de Suelos; Argentina
Fil: Barbieri Oliveri, Lucas. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular “Dr. Héctor N. Torres”; Argentina
Fil: Jungwirth, Linda. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular “Dr. Héctor N. Torres”; Argentina
Fil: Fontana, Julia. Benito Roggio Ambiente; Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fil: Weigandt, Cristian. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Agronomía; Argentina
Fil: Fernández, Patricia Lilia. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Agronomía. Cátedra de Manejo y Conservación de Suelos; Argentina
Fil: Altina, Melisa. Benito Roggio Ambiente; Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fil: Guerrero, Leandro Demian. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular “Dr. Héctor N. Torres”; Argentina
Fil: Pontiggia, Rodrigo. Benito Roggio Ambiente; Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fil: Erijman, Leonardo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular “Dr. Héctor N. Torres”; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Departamento de Fisiología, Biología Molecular y Celular “Dr Hector Maldonado” Argentina
description Biosolids can be blended with edaphic components to formulate customized soil mixes (Technosols), where specific nutrient levels, moisture content, and other factors are tailored to support plant growth. The aim of this work was to evaluate constructed Technosols regarding specific physical, rheological, and biochemical charac­teristics, as well as for their ability to meet the growth requirements of rye grass. Soil horizons A and C, and quarry waste, were examined both individually as controls and in binary combinations with biosolids, main­ taining a ratio of 70:30 in a replicated pot experiment. After 35 days, half of the pots were seeded with ryegrass (Lolium perenne ssp). After 3,5 months, the following physical, chemical, and rheological properties were measured: bulk density; plastic limit; liquid limit; saturated hydraulic conductivity; aggregate stability, organic matter and total Kjeldahl nitrogen. Enzyme activities were determined using fluorogenic substrates, whereas total bacterial and fungal composition was assessed through qPCR and amplicon sequencing using respectively 16S rRNA gene and ITS gene primers. Biosolids-based Technosols exhibited soil-like behavior across various examined variables, such as aggregate stability, microbial community composition and the yield of harvested plant biomass. Changes in the physical and chemical characteristics of mixtures containing biosolids were accompanied by corresponding changes in enzyme activities, as well as by shifts in absolute bacterial and fungal abundance. Biosolid-based Technosols possess the capability to establish sustainable and effective aggregation conditions, maintaining satisfactory water retention levels, and fostering favorable microbiological and biochemical conditions to fulfill essential soil functions, including biomass production.
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