Optimizing water retention and nutrient release in soil with diammonium phosphate-loaded guar gum/diatomite composite hydrogel:Implications for agriculture
摘要 Agriculture faces challenges from frequent droughts and excessive fertilizer use,impacting crop yield and environmental health.This study aimed to develop a diammonium phosphate(DAP)-loaded guar gum-g-poly(acrylic acid-acrylamide)/diatomite composite hydrogel to enhance water and fertilizer use efficiency in soil.The structure of the hydrogel was confirmed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy,energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy,and X-ray diffraction analysis.Field-emission scanning electron microscope images revealed enhanced surface morphology.Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis showed increased specific surface area,and the Langmuir method indicated enhanced porosity,following diatomite incorporation.Plant growth and soil parameters were evaluated with the DAP-loaded composite hydrogel applied at 0.1%-0.3%(weight/weight).The results showed that the hydrogel had positive effects on both plant growth and soil properties.The soil amended with 0.3%hydrogel showed a 45%increase in water retention at 25 ℃,along with reduced bulk density,improved porosity,and increased populations of plant growth-promoting bacteria.Nitrogen and phosphorus release followed Fickian diffusion,with 81%of nitrogen and 92%of phosphorus released over 10 d.Application of the composite hydrogel improved seed germination,growth,and biochemical markers in mustard(Brassica juncea)plants under drought stress,highlighting the hydrogel's potential for agricultural applications.The results demonstrate that the DAP-loaded hydrogel enhanced water and nutrient management,effectively supporting plant growth in water-stressed conditions.
刊 名 土壤圈(英文版) ISTICSCI
年,卷(期): 2026, 36(4)
机标分类号: F752.7 S S147.3
在线出版日期: 2026年9月9日