Effect of long‐term fertilization on the transformations of water‐extractable phosphorus in a fluvo‐aquic soil

Improved information on water‐extractable soil P (P_w) and its distribution in various forms is needed to assess its bioavailability and environmental impact. This study investigated P_w in a fluvo‐aquic soil solution in relation to the continuous application of inorganic fertilizer (NPK) and wheat straw–soybean‐based compost for 15 y. Phosphatase‐hydrolysis techniques were used to fractionate organic P (P_o) in water extracts of soil into phosphomonoester (P_om) and phosphodiester (P_od). In comparison with the noncomposted treatments, compost application significantly increased the levels of inorganic P (P_i) and P_o. P_om was the main form in water‐extractable soil P_o (71%–88%), in which sugar phosphate (P_os) occupied 48%–75%, inositol hexakisphosphate (P_op) comprised 13%–23%, and P_od only accounted for a small percentage (11%–26%). Long‐term compost application significantly increased the content of P_om, P_os, and P_od, but decreased the P_op content; the ratio of P_om to P_o increased significantly in compost‐treated soil, but the ratio of P_op to P_o and P_od to P_o significantly decreased. Thus, the equilibrium of phosphatase involved P transformations shifted to P_i in compost‐treated soil. The phosphomonoesterase and phosphodiesterase activities were significantly higher in compost‐treated soil, which favored the transformations of P_od into P_om and P_om into P_i. The ratio of P_o to P_w in water extracts of compost‐treated soil was similar to that of control soils with no fertilizer input (CK), but was significantly lower than in NPK treatment, which demonstrated that a larger increase occurred for soil P_i in water extracts of compost‐treated soil. Long‐term compost application in the fluvo‐aquic soil changed the composition of P_w, promoted the rate of P transformations in soil solution, and significantly increased soil P bioavailability.     

Predicting environmental soil phosphorus limits for dissolved reactive phosphorus loss

The dependence of runoff dissolved reactive phosphorus (DRP) loss on soil test P or rapid estimations of degree of P saturation (DPS) often varies with soil types. It is not clear whether the soil‐specific nature of runoff DRP versus DPS is due to the different sorption characteristics of individual soils or the inability of these rapid DPS estimates to accurately reflect the actual soil P saturation status. This study aimed to assess environmental measures of soil P that could serve as reliable predictors of runoff DRP concentration by using soils collected from Ontario, Canada, that cover a range of chemical and physical properties. A P sorption study was conducted using the Langmuir equation  to describe amount of P sorbed or desorbed by the soil (Q_s, mg/kg) versus equilibrium P concentration (C, mg/L) in solution, where Q_max is P sorption maximum (mg/kg), k represents P sorption strength (L/mg), and Q₀ (mg/kg) is the P sorbed to soil prior to analysis. Runoff DRP concentration increased linearly with increasing DPS_sorp (i.e. the ratio of (Q₀ + Q_D)/Q_max) following a common slope value amongst soil types, while the P buffering capacity (PBC₀) at C = C₀ yielded a common change point, below which runoff DRP concentration decreased greatly with increasing PBC₀ compared to that above the change point, where C₀ and Q_D represent the equilibrium P concentration and amount of P desorbed, respectively. Both DPS_sorp and PBC₀ showed great promises as indicators of runoff DRP concentration.     

长期施肥对白浆土磷吸附与解吸的影响

对白浆土在长期施肥条件下磷的吸附与解吸进行了研究。试验结果表明，供试白浆土磷的等温吸附曲线符合langmuir方程，在低磷浓度下其吸磷能力较强，随着磷浓度的增大，吸磷能力减弱。在不同施肥处理中，CK处理的最大吸附量（Xm）最大，OM处理最小，各处理吸附常数（K）值变化较小，均在0．2左右，而Xm变化较大；不同施肥处理总的解吸趋势是一致的，即解吸量随着浓度的增加而增加，而后逐步趋于平稳。施有机肥的处理土壤吸附磷能力降低，但解吸磷能力增强；长期不施肥土壤固磷能力增强。     

Relationship of soil phosphorus with uranium in grassland mineral soils in Ireland using soils from a long‐term phosphorus experiment and a National Soil Database

Phosphorus fertilizer contains contaminants that may increase the content in the soil and in plants. The relationship between soil P and soil uranium (U) was investigated to determine potential effects of P‐fertilizer use. This study is based on a long‐term experiment (38 years with 0, 15, and 30 kg fertilizer P ha^–1 y^–1) for beef production on grassland at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, Wexford, Ireland and also on soils from a National Soil Database (NSD). The NSD soils were taken at fixed locations on a predetermined grid system at the density of one sample every 50 km². Of the 1310 samples in the NSD, the 760 grassland mineral soils were selected for this study. The aim was to determine to what extent P fertilizer increases the content of U in the soil. The results showed that there was a small but significant increase in soil U in the high‐P treatments, which contained high levels of soil P, in the long‐term field experiment. The results from the NSD showed that there was not a significant relationship between extractable (Morgan's) soil test P (STP) and U. It is concluded that the use of chemical P fertilizer at normal rates used in agriculture in Ireland is not a major threat to U content of soil based on the results of this study. There was a significant relationship between total P and STP, in the NSD, with the latter making up approx. 1% of the former. Soil available P increased with soil pH, probably reflecting the use of chemical P fertilizer and lime on agricultural soils.     

The long‐term soil phosphorus balance across Chinese arable land

Quantifying temporal and spatial variation of soil phosphorus (P) input, output and balance across Chinese arable land is necessary for better P management strategies. Here, we address this challenge using a soil P budget to analyse the soil P balance in arable land across the whole of China, for the period 1980–2012. Results indicated that the total P input to soil increased from 22.5 kg P/ha in 1980 to 79.1 kg P/ha in 2012. However, the total P output from soil only increased from 17.9 kg P/ha in 1980 to 36.9 kg P/ha in 2012. Therefore, the average net soil P surplus in China increased from 4.6 kg P/ha in 1980 to 42.1 kg P/ha in 2012. Our research found great variation in soil P balances across different regions. Soil P balance varied between regions with the order of southeast (SE) > north central (NC) and the middle and lower reaches of Yangtze River (MLYR) > southwest (SW) > northwest (NW) > northeast (NE). Phosphorus that has accumulated in agricultural soil across China could theoretically meet crop P demands for approximately 4.8–12.0 yrs, depending on the bioavailability of P stored in soils. Increasing the return rates of manure and straw could substantially reduce the demand for fertilizer‐P. This paper represents a basis for more targeted, regionally informed P fertilizer recommendations in Chinese soils.     

Spatial variation of soil test phosphorus in a long‐term grazed experimental grassland field

The spatial variation of soil test P (STP) in grassland soils is becoming important because of the use of STP as a basis for policies such as the recently EU‐introduced Nitrate Directive. This research investigates the spatial variation of soil P in grazed grassland plots with a long‐term (38 y) experiment. A total of 326 soil samples (including 14 samples from an adjacent grass‐wood buffer zone) were collected based on a 10 × 10 m² grid system. The samples were measured for STP and other nutrients. The results were analyzed using conventional statistics, geostatistics, and a geographic information system (GIS). Soil test P concentrations followed a lognormal distribution, with a median of 5.30 mg L^–1 and a geometric mean of 5.35 mg L^–1. Statistically significant (p < 0.01) positive correlation between STP and pH was found. Spatial clusters and spatial outliers were detected using the local Moran's I index (a local indicator of spatial association) and were mapped using GIS. An obvious low‐value spatial‐cluster area was observed on the plots that received zero‐P fertilizer application from 1968 to 1998 and a large high‐value spatial‐cluster area was found on the relatively high‐P fertilizer application plots (15 kg ha^–1 y^–1). The local Moran's I index was also effective in detecting spatial outliers, especially at locations close to spatial‐cluster areas. To obtain a reliable and stable spatial structure, semivariogram of soil‐P data was produced after elimination of spatial outliers. A spherical model with a nugget effect was chosen to fit the experimental semivariogram. The spatial‐distribution map of soil P was produced using the kriging interpolation method. The interpolated distribution map was dominated by medium STP values, ranging from 3 mg to 8 mg L^–1. An evidently low‐P‐value area was present in the upper side of the study area, as zero or short‐term P fertilizer was applied on the plots. Meanwhile, high‐P‐value area was located mainly on the plots receiving 15 kg P ha^–1 y^–1 (for 38 y) as these plots accumulated excess P after a long‐term P‐fertilizer spreading. The high‐ or low‐value patterns were in line with the spatial clusters. Geostatistics, combined with GIS and the local spatial autocorrelation index, provides a useful tool for analyzing the spatial variation in soil nutrients.     

The fate of nitrogen,phosphorus and potassium in long‐term experiments in Skierniewice

On the basis of long‐term fertilization experiments in Skierniewice, being conducted since 1923 at the Experimental Field of Warsaw Agricultural University, the fate (or balance) of nitrogen for a period of 35 years and that of phosphorus and potassium for 20 years, was studied. The balance includes N, P and K rates applied in mineral fertilizers and farmyard manure (FYM), uptake of these nutrients by the crop plants and the changes in the content of total N and total P and of slow release K in the soil during that time. The nitrogen balance shows a loss of this nutrient of 11—14 kg N ha^—1 y^—1, which corresponds to 15% of the applied ammonium nitrate on fields without FYM but to 23% on fields with FYM, in spite of crop yields being considerably greater on fields treated with FYM. The phosphorus balance indicated that in the 0—70 cm soil layer less than 4% of P from superphosphate was not found. In the treatment not fertilized with potassium for many years, the plants took up 49 kg K ha^—1 y^—1 from slow release forms because the fraction of available K did not change during that period. When calculating the potassium balance only 1.6% of K from potash salt were not found in plots without FYM but 12.3% of the applied KCl were not recovered in treatments with FYM. The comparison of the P‐ and K‐uptake from organic and mineral fertilizer in the two crop rotations indicates a higher P‐ and K‐efficiency from FYM than from inorganic fertilizer.     

长期施肥对塿土磷素状况的影响

利用塿土12年长期肥料定位试验,研究了不同施肥方式对耕层土壤全磷(TP)、有机磷(OP)与有效磷（Olsen-P）的影响。结果表明,施用化学磷肥提高了耕层土壤TP、Olsen-P含量,但并未提高OP含量;对照与磷钾处理的OP含量有降低趋势。当基于含氮量施有机肥时,土壤TP和Olsen-P含量大幅度提高,也提高了OP含量,但OP/TP比率在降低到一定程度后维持在一个较为稳定的水平;即使施用有机肥的处理,磷素也主要以无机形态累积。土壤Olsen-P与TP或两者的增加量都呈显著的线性相关,塿土TP每提高100 mg/kg,Olsen-P增加量约为20.8 mg/kg,且单位土壤全磷增加带来的Olsen-P增加有随施肥时间降低的趋势。在土壤Olsen-P含量达到一定水平时应考虑减少磷肥用量。基于有机肥中磷素含量来推荐有机肥施用或延长其施用的时间间隔,将有助于减少由于有机肥施用带来的磷素大量快速累积。     

长期不同施肥下潮土磷素演变特征及其对磷盈亏的响应

以"国家潮土土壤肥力与肥料效益长期监测站"的定位试验为平台,选取试验中的5个处理,即1)NK(不施磷肥);2)NPK(施氮磷钾化肥);3)MNPK(NPK化肥+有机肥);4)1.SMNPK(MNPK处理施肥量的1.5倍);5)SNPK(NPK化肥+秸秆还田),分析不同施肥下土壤全磷(TP)和有效磷(Olsen-P)的演...     

长期不同施肥对南方黄泥田磷库及其形态的影响

基于福建黄泥田长期定位施肥试验,研究不同施肥对土壤有效磷、 全磷演变及磷库组分的影响。结果表明,双季稻年份,各施肥处理土壤有效磷与全磷含量呈年际上升趋势,单季稻年份则呈年际下降趋势,而不施肥（CK）则均呈下降趋势,尤其是有效磷,较试验前土壤下降了64.9%。试验第26年,与 CK相比,化肥（NPK）、 化肥+牛粪（NPKM）、 化肥+秸秆还田（NPKS）处理的土壤总无机磷（TIP）含量增加了46.2%~114.2%、 总有机磷（TOP）含量增加了16.0%~41.8%、 全磷（TP）含量增幅为29.2%~73.8%,均达到显著差异水平,其中均以NPKM处理增幅最大。与试验前土壤相比,CK处理的土壤无机磷总含量降低,但有机磷总含量增加,其中无机磷以Al-P组分的耗竭速率相对最大,而有机磷以中等稳定性组分增幅相对最大; 与CK相比,施肥处理均提高了Al-P与Ca-P在全磷中的比例,而降低了各有机磷组分在全磷中的比例; 与试验前土壤相比,各处理总无机磷/总有机磷 (TIP/TOP) 的比值均呈下降趋势,但施肥的降幅较低,尤其是NPKM处理,TIP/TOP比值与有机质含量呈显著正相关。黄泥田不论施肥与否,土壤中有机磷含量均呈增加的趋势,NPKM处理对提高土壤有效磷、 无机磷、 有机磷库含量最为明显,但NPKS与NPK处理的无机磷库与有机磷库组分含量无明显差异。拟合方程显示,双季稻栽培模式下土壤有效磷含量为17.56 mg/kg、 单季稻栽培模式下有效磷含量为16.94 mg/kg时,作物产量可达最高。     

Trends in grain yields and soil organic C in a long‐term fertilization experiment in the China Loess Plateau

Changes in grain yields and soil organic carbon (SOC) from a 26 y dryland fertilization trial in Pingliang, Gansu, China, were recorded. Cumulative C inputs from straw and root and manure for fertilizer treatments were estimated. Mean wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yields for the 18 y ranged from 1.72 t ha^–1 for the unfertilized plots (CK) to 4.65 t ha^–1 for the plots that received manure (M) annually with inorganic N and P fertilizers (MNP). Corn (Zea mays L.) yields for the 6 y averaged 2.43 and 5.35 t ha^–1 in the same treatments. Yields declined with year except in the CK for wheat. Wheat yields for N only declined with time by 117.8 kg ha^–1 y^–1 that was the highest decrease among all treatments, and that for NP declined by 84.7 kg ha^–1 y^–1, similar to the declines of 77.4 kg ha^–1 y^–1 for the treatment receiving straw and N annually and P every second year (SNP). Likewise, the corn yields declined highly for all treatments, and the declined amounts ranged from 108 to 258 kg ha^–1 y^–1 which was much higher than in wheat. These declined yields were mostly linked to both gradual dry weather and nutrients depletion of the soil. The N only resulted in both P and K deficiency in the soil, and soil N and K negative balances in the NP and MNP were obvious. Soil organic carbon (SOC) in the 0–20 cm soil layer increased with time except in the CK and N treatments, in which SOC remained almost stable. In the MNP and M treatments, 24.7% and 24.0% of the amount of cumulative C input from organic sources remained in the soil as SOC, but 13.7% of the C input from straw and root in the SNP, suggesting manure is more effective in building soil C than straw. Across the 26 y cropping and fertilization, annual soil‐C sequestration rates ranged from 0.014 t C ha^–1 y^–1 for the CK to 0.372 t C ha^–1 y^–1 for the MNP. We found a strong linear relationship (R² = 0.74, p = 0.025) between SOC sequestration and cumulative C input, with C conversion–to–SOC rate of 16.9%, suggesting these dryland soils have not reached an upper limit of C sequestration.     

Forms of Al in soil and soil solution in a long‐term fertilizer application experiment

Under the conditions of a long‐term fertilizer experiment, this study aimed to determine the contents of total and exchangeable aluminium in soil as well as the Al concentration in the soil solution. Additionally, Al speciation was evaluated with the use of the MINTEQA2 software. The results obtained indicated that under the conditions of long‐term application of different mineral fertilizers or farmyard manure, the soil reaction changed to a great extent (pH 3.58–6.78). At the same time, the content of total Al in soil fluctuated from 18.85 to 22.13 g/kg and that of exchangeable Al ranged from 1.42 to 102.66 mg/kg. The concentration of Al in the soil solution was highly differentiated (5.19–124.07 μmol/L) as well as that of free aluminium ions (Al³⁺) (0–16.9 μmol/L). In acidic soils, aluminium complexes with organic matter are the predominant forms of Al in the soil solution. In soils with neutral soil reaction, there were no free aluminium ions. Soil liming and addition of organic amendment were the treatments that restricted the presence of toxic aluminium forms in soil.     

Available phosphorus content of soil affected by P fertilization and its change in time

Abstract

For characterizing the rate of increase of the available soil phosphorus content applying superphosphate fertilization the slope of the linear regression curve in the range of 0–12–120 ppm P is used. The available phosphorus is determined by NH₄‐lactate and NaHCO₃ extractions. The rate of increase of available phosphorus is primarily influenced by the presence of CaCO₃ and is in close correlation with the pH, as well as the silt + clay content. The rate of decrease of available phosphorus in time after P fertilization in non‐calcareous soil is similar, in calcareous soil is different measured by the two extractions.     

Assessing alternative approaches to predicting soil phosphorus sorption

Twenty‐five pasture soils were sampled from high‐rainfall zones of southeastern Australia to examine relationships between soil properties, and between soil properties and P buffering capacity (PBC) measures. Correlations between PBC values and soil properties were generally poor, with the exception of oxalate‐extractable Al (Al_ox) (r ≥ 0.97). Predictions of PBC were further improved when clay, as well as Al_ox, was included in a linear regression model (r² ≥ 0.98). When Al_ox and oxalate‐extractable Fe were excluded from the modelling exercise, a more complex three‐term linear regression model, including pH_H2O, exchangeable H and cation exchange capacity, adequately fitted both PBC values of the 25 soils examined in this study (r² ≥ 0.76). However, the Al_ox, Al_ox plus clay and the three‐term models gave poor predictions of the PBC values when the models were validated using 28 independent soils. These results emphasize the importance of model validation, because predictive models based on soil properties were not robust when tested across a broader range of soil types. In comparison, direct measures of PBC, such as single‐point P sorption measures, are more practical and robust methods of estimating PBC for Australian soils.     

Effect of long‐term fertilization and manuring on potassium release properties in a Typic Ustochrept

A long‐term fertilizer experiment, over 27 years, studied the effect of mineral fertilizers and organic manures on potassium (K) balances and K release properties in maize‐wheat‐cowpea (fodder) cropping system on a Typic Ustochrept. The treatments consisted of control, 100% nitrogen (100% N), 100% nitrogen and phosphorus (100% NP), 50% nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (50% NPK), 100% nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (100% NPK), 150% nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (150% NPK), and 100% NPK+farmyard manure (100% NPK+FYM). Nutrients N, P, and K in 100% NPK treatment were applied at N: 120 kg ha^—1, P: 26 kg ha^—1, and K: 33 kg ha^—1 each to maize and wheat crops and N: 20 kg ha^—1, P: 17 kg ha^—1, and K: 17 kg ha^—1 to cowpea (fodder). In all the fertilizer and manure treatments removal of K in the crop exceeded K additions and the total soil K balance was negative. The neutral 1 N ammonium acetate‐extractable K in the surface soil (0—15 cm) ranged from 0.19 to 0.39 cmol kg^—1 in various treatments after 27 crop cycles. The highest and lowest values were obtained in 100% NPK+FYM and 100% NP treatments, respectively. Non‐exchangeable K was also depleted more in the treatments without K fertilization (control, 100% N, and 100% NP). Parabolic diffusion equation could describe the reaction rates in CaCl₂ solutions. Release rate constants (b) of non‐exchangeable K for different depth of soil profile showed the variations among the treatments indicating that long‐term cropping with different rates of fertilizers and manures influenced the rate of K release from non‐exchangeable fraction of soil. The b values were lowest in 100% NP and highest in 100% NPK+FYM treatment in the surface soil. In the sub‐surface soil layers (15—30 and 30—45 cm) also the higher release rates were obtained in the treatments supplied with K than without K fertilization indicating that the sub‐soils were also stressed for K in these treatments.     

长期施肥对褐潮土磷素积累、形态转化及其有效性的影响

系统研究了14年定位试验不同施肥处理对褐潮土磷素积累、形态转化及其有效性的影响,结果表明:长期不施磷肥土壤的全磷、速效磷、无机磷总量以及各组分含量较长期休闲处理均明显降低;施用磷肥的处理则相应提高。施肥对Ca2 P含量的影响最大,减少幅度最高为94 7%,几乎耗竭;施磷增加幅度最高可达34倍。其次是Ca8 P和Al P。有机肥配施磷肥更有利于土壤中积累磷素的有效性转化,转变成的Ca2 P为34 5%,明显高于单施磷肥所形成的23 1%,转变成的Ca10 P和O P(闭蓄态P)仅为7%和1 6%,明显低于单施磷肥所形成的11 4%和2 6%。     

Soil phosphorus dynamics in a long-term field experiment at Askov

Inorganic and organic soil P (P_i, P_o) fractions were followed monthly for 15 months in a 100-year-old, fertilization and crop-rotation experiment with the Rubaek-Sibbesen, macroporous resin method, the Olsen method, and the Hedley fractionation method. Resin P, and Olsen P had similar levels and variation patterns. They increased in spring after fertilization, decreased during summer and autumn, and increased again in winter after repeated slurry applications. Resin P_o decreased in spring and peaked in summer. The variation in time of the Hedley P_i and P_o fractions was relatively smaller and was neither related to season nor to fertilization. Unmanured soil contained much less total P than NPK and slurry-treated soils, but the differences in total P_i were greater than those in total P_o. Neither total P_i nor total P_o concentrations differed between NPK and slurry treatments, indicating that P_o in animal manure is quickly mineralized. All P_i and P_o fractions were smaller in unmanured than in fertilized treatments. These differences were relatively largest for resin P_i and resin P_o, i.e., the most labile fractions, and decreased for the medium and less labile P_i and P_o fractions. The reactions by resin P_i, Olsen P, and resin P_o to seasons and treatments indicate that these fractions are estimates of the most labile pools of P_i and P_o in soil, which make them relevant for shortterm studies. The medium and less labile P_i and P_o fractions of the Hedley fractionation method seem more relevant for long-term studies.     

Advances in long‐term soil‐pollution monitoring of Switzerland

The Swiss soil‐monitoring network (NABO) was launched in 1984 and comprises currently 105 observation sites covering all characteristic land‐use types across Switzerland. So far, the sampling periodicity was 5 y, and the fifth sampling campaign will be accomplished by end of 2009. The concentrations of Cd, Zn, Pb, Cu, Hg, Ni, Cr, Co, and F were measured. The major results and conclusions are: (1) Even topsoils in remote areas are to some extent polluted, mainly by Pb, Cu, and Cd. However, elevated concentrations can also be of natural origin, e.g., for F, Ni, Cr, and Cd. (2) Land use alone is often a rather unreliable indicator to discriminate soil pollution. (3) After the 2nd campaign positive, negative, or no temporal concentration changes were measured. From the 3rd campaign onwards, nonmonotonous (zigzag) evolutions were frequently observed. Therefore, no certified trends can be stated after three measurement campaigns during a period of 10 y. (4) Soil monitoring is an environmental time‐series problem. The only way to detect reliable signals and trends earlier is to improve the overall measurement quality (precision and bias) and to shorten the measurement periodicity. (5) The causes of temporal soil concentration changes are complex and result from natural processes, anthropogenic processes, and methodological artifacts. Hence, not all soil concentration changes are due to anthropogenic inputs. Based on the state‐of‐art of our experience, some basic methodological requirements and recommendations can be supported for a “good soil‐monitoring practice”: (1) Assurance of long‐term continuity and consistency under changing boundary conditions as site conditions, methodologies, etc. (2) Implementation of a scientifically and politically appropriate spatial and temporal measurement resolution. (3) Long‐term assessment of reliability (quality assurance) by adequate quantification of precision, bias, and confidence intervals along the whole measurement chain. (4) Documentation of all potentially relevant boundary conditions by suitable metadata. Only soil‐monitoring results meeting these requirements are fit to support political decisions.