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View article: Nonlinear Redox Transformations of Chromium in Soil during Wildfire Heating: The Critical Role of Iron Mineralogy
Nonlinear Redox Transformations of Chromium in Soil during Wildfire Heating: The Critical Role of Iron Mineralogy Open
Fire activity, including wildfires and urban fires, is increasing in frequency and severity, significantly impacting soil-borne metals such as chromium (Cr), which can be transformed from benign Cr(III) to toxic Cr(VI) during heating. Howe…
View article: Performance of the Global-Local modelling approach for FT-NIR predictions of SOC and TN in diverse Saskatchewan agricultural soils
Performance of the Global-Local modelling approach for FT-NIR predictions of SOC and TN in diverse Saskatchewan agricultural soils Open
Precision agriculture requires a reliable, cost-effective method to measure soil organic carbon (SOC) and total nitrogen (TN), and Fourier Transform Near Infrared (FT-NIR) spectroscopy offers a promising solution. Here, we applied the Glob…
View article: Soil organic carbon measurements influence FT‐NIR model training in calcareous soils of Saskatchewan
Soil organic carbon measurements influence FT‐NIR model training in calcareous soils of Saskatchewan Open
This study compares acid digestion and temperature ramping methods for obtaining soil organic carbon (SOC) reference data to train Fourier transform near infrared (FT‐NIR) models in carbonate‐rich Saskatchewan agricultural soils. FT‐NIR sp…
View article: Soil organic carbon and total nitrogen multivariate modelling from diverse FT-NIR spectral dataset
Soil organic carbon and total nitrogen multivariate modelling from diverse FT-NIR spectral dataset Open
This study linked soil FT-NIR spectroscopy with soil organic carbon (SOC) and total nitrogen (TN) content in Saskatchewan (SK) agricultural soils, using a multivariate approach. Soil spectra were acquired along with laboratory measurements…
View article: Evaluating performance of miniaturized spectrometers in predicting soil properties using multivariate statistical analysis
Evaluating performance of miniaturized spectrometers in predicting soil properties using multivariate statistical analysis Open
Despite the increasing use of portable, low-cost spectrometers in estimating soil properties, there is lack of documentation regarding the factors contributing to the lower performance of these spectrometers when compared to conventional o…
View article: Reactivity of Fe-amended biochar for phosphorus removal and recycling from wastewater
Reactivity of Fe-amended biochar for phosphorus removal and recycling from wastewater Open
Using biochar to remove phosphorus (P) from wastewater has the potential to improve surface water quality and recycle recovered P as a fertilizer. In this research, effects of iron modification on P sorption behavior and molecular characte…
View article: Soil Buffering Capacity Can Be Used To Optimize Biostimulation of Psychrotrophic Hydrocarbon Remediation
Soil Buffering Capacity Can Be Used To Optimize Biostimulation of Psychrotrophic Hydrocarbon Remediation Open
Effective bioremediation of hydrocarbons requires innovative approaches to minimize phosphate precipitation in soils of different buffering capacities. Understanding the mechanisms underlying sustained stimulation of bacterial activity rem…
View article: Impact of short rotation willow as riparian land-use practice on soil organic carbon fractions and composition from two contiguous wetland systems in the prairie pothole region.
Impact of short rotation willow as riparian land-use practice on soil organic carbon fractions and composition from two contiguous wetland systems in the prairie pothole region. Open
Evaluating the impact of land-use practices on soil organic carbon (SOC) in the Canadian prairie pothole region (PPR) is of concern due to the potential to sequester carbon and sustaining soil health. In a field experiment, SOC content, ca…
View article: Chemical and molecular scale speciation of copper, zinc, and boron in agricultural soils of the Canadian prairies
Chemical and molecular scale speciation of copper, zinc, and boron in agricultural soils of the Canadian prairies Open
The general incidence of copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and boron (B) deficiencies in soils of the Canadian prairies may be related to identifiable, highly variable, inherent soil attributes. The objective of this study was to investigate the var…
View article: Microbial response to copper oxide nanoparticles in soils is controlled by land use rather than copper fate
Microbial response to copper oxide nanoparticles in soils is controlled by land use rather than copper fate Open
Microbial response to copper oxide nanoparticles in soils is controlled by land use rather than copper fate.
View article: Adsorption of (Poly)vanadate onto Ferrihydrite and Hematite: An <i>In Situ</i> ATR–FTIR Study
Adsorption of (Poly)vanadate onto Ferrihydrite and Hematite: An <i>In Situ</i> ATR–FTIR Study Open
Vanadium (V) geochemistry offers insight into Earth's global biogeochemical cycles over geologic time. Additionally, increasing anthropogenic release of this redox-sensitive metal has led to elevated V concentrations in soils, sediments, a…
View article: Effect of Manure and Urea Fertilization on Yield, Carbon Speciation and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Vegetable Production Systems of Nigeria and Republic of Benin: A Phytotron Study
Effect of Manure and Urea Fertilization on Yield, Carbon Speciation and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Vegetable Production Systems of Nigeria and Republic of Benin: A Phytotron Study Open
Fertility management techniques being promoted in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) seek to grow indigenous vegetables economically and sustainably. This study was conducted in a phytotron chamber and compared yield, soil carbon (C) speciation and …
View article: The Influences of Magnesium upon Calcium Phosphate Mineral Formation and Structure as Monitored by X-ray and Vibrational Spectroscopy
The Influences of Magnesium upon Calcium Phosphate Mineral Formation and Structure as Monitored by X-ray and Vibrational Spectroscopy Open
Calcium phosphate minerals are typically the solubility-limiting phase for phosphate in calcareous soils. Magnesium (Mg), despite being present in high concentrations in calcareous soils, has been largely neglected in the study of formatio…
View article: Effect of Manure and Urea Fertilization on Yield, Carbon Speciation and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Vegetable Production Systems of Nigeria and Republic of Benin: A Phytotron Study
Effect of Manure and Urea Fertilization on Yield, Carbon Speciation and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Vegetable Production Systems of Nigeria and Republic of Benin: A Phytotron Study Open
Fertility management techniques being promoted in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) seek to grow indigenous vegetables economically and sustainably. This study was conducted in a phytotron chamber and compared yield, soil carbon (C) speciation and …
View article: Molecular Scale Studies of Phosphorus Speciation and Transformation in Manure Amended and Microdose Fertilized Indigenous Vegetable Production Systems of Nigeria and Republic of Benin
Molecular Scale Studies of Phosphorus Speciation and Transformation in Manure Amended and Microdose Fertilized Indigenous Vegetable Production Systems of Nigeria and Republic of Benin Open
This study investigated the speciation, transformation, and availability of P during indigenous vegetable production by employing a combination of chemical and spectroscopic techniques. The study focused on sites in two ecozones of SSA, th…
View article: From the Outside in: An Overview of Positron Imaging of Plant and Soil Processes
From the Outside in: An Overview of Positron Imaging of Plant and Soil Processes Open
Positron-emitting nuclides have long been used as imaging agents in medical science to spatially trace processes non-invasively, allowing for real-time molecular imaging using low tracer concentrations. This ability to non-destructively vi…
View article: Molecular-Scale Studies of Phosphorus Speciation and Transformation in Manure-Amended and Microdose-Fertilized Indigenous Vegetable Production Systems of Nigeria and Benin Republic
Molecular-Scale Studies of Phosphorus Speciation and Transformation in Manure-Amended and Microdose-Fertilized Indigenous Vegetable Production Systems of Nigeria and Benin Republic Open
This study investigated the speciation, transformation and availability of P during indigenous vegetable production by employing a combination of chemical and spectroscopic techniques. The study focused upon sites in two ecozones of SSA, t…
View article: Experiments on adsorption at hydrous metal oxide surfaces using attenuated total reflection infrared spectroscopy (ATRIRS) (IUPAC Technical Report)
Experiments on adsorption at hydrous metal oxide surfaces using attenuated total reflection infrared spectroscopy (ATRIRS) (IUPAC Technical Report) Open
This article seeks to encourage the adoption of modern methods of surface analysis in teaching contexts by introducing the use of attenuated total reflection infrared spectroscopy (ATRIRS) in analysis of adsorption reactions at hydrous met…