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<p>The Brazilian semi-arid region, marked by erratic rainfall and severely degraded soils, presents critical challenges for sustainable agriculture. In this context, the reuse of treated domestic wastewater—collected from a septic tank and anaerobic filter system—offers a promising strategy to enhance plant productivity and rehabilitate soil conditions, particularly within the Caatinga biome. This study evaluated the long-term (four-year) effects of irrigation with pure water versus treated domestic wastewater on plant dry biomass, soil fertility, and rhizospheric microbial activity in a degraded Planosol. Two plant types were assessed: a C₄ species (<i>Mimosa caesalpiniifolia</i>) and a CAM species (<i>Opuntia atropes</i>). Results demonstrated that treated wastewater irrigation significantly increased dry biomass, with a 12.18% increase in the C₄ species and a 29.33% increase in the CAM species. Soil chemical fertility improved notably, with wastewater application raising soil pH by 5.0%, increasing soil organic carbon by 87.9%, and enhancing nutrient availability, including nitrogen, potassium, magnesium, and sodium. A 37.5% reduction in exchangeable aluminum further indicated mitigation of soil acidity. Microbial responses varied between species: while soil respiration increased in both rhizospheres—more prominently in CAM species—microbial biomass carbon rose significantly in the C₄ rhizosphere but declined in CAM, suggesting species-specific microbial interactions. These findings support the potential of treated domestic wastewater as a nutrient-rich, low-cost irrigation alternative for improving plant performance and soil quality in semi-arid degraded lands. Nevertheless, potential risks—including salinity build-up and pathogen persistence—necessitate long-term monitoring and further environmental safety assessments. By integrating plant physiology, soil chemistry, and microbial ecology, this study offers a comprehensive approach to evaluating wastewater reuse as a sustainable agricultural and ecological restoration practice in the Caatinga biome.</p>

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Treated Wastewater Irrigation Enhances Plant Biomass, Soil Fertility, and Rhizosphere Microbial Activity in C4 and CAM species Grown on a Degraded Planosol

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    2025年6月25日

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  • Denisvaldo A. de Meireles,
  • Tancredo Souza,
  • Kalline de A. A. Carneiro,
  • Vânia da S. Fraga,
  • Bruno de O. Dias,
  • Daliane da S. Batista,
  • Emanoel Lima Martins,
  • Alan F. L. de Lima,
  • Gislaine dos Santos Nascimento,
  • Milton C. C. Campos

摘要

The Brazilian semi-arid region, marked by erratic rainfall and severely degraded soils, presents critical challenges for sustainable agriculture. In this context, the reuse of treated domestic wastewater—collected from a septic tank and anaerobic filter system—offers a promising strategy to enhance plant productivity and rehabilitate soil conditions, particularly within the Caatinga biome. This study evaluated the long-term (four-year) effects of irrigation with pure water versus treated domestic wastewater on plant dry biomass, soil fertility, and rhizospheric microbial activity in a degraded Planosol. Two plant types were assessed: a C₄ species (Mimosa caesalpiniifolia) and a CAM species (Opuntia atropes). Results demonstrated that treated wastewater irrigation significantly increased dry biomass, with a 12.18% increase in the C₄ species and a 29.33% increase in the CAM species. Soil chemical fertility improved notably, with wastewater application raising soil pH by 5.0%, increasing soil organic carbon by 87.9%, and enhancing nutrient availability, including nitrogen, potassium, magnesium, and sodium. A 37.5% reduction in exchangeable aluminum further indicated mitigation of soil acidity. Microbial responses varied between species: while soil respiration increased in both rhizospheres—more prominently in CAM species—microbial biomass carbon rose significantly in the C₄ rhizosphere but declined in CAM, suggesting species-specific microbial interactions. These findings support the potential of treated domestic wastewater as a nutrient-rich, low-cost irrigation alternative for improving plant performance and soil quality in semi-arid degraded lands. Nevertheless, potential risks—including salinity build-up and pathogen persistence—necessitate long-term monitoring and further environmental safety assessments. By integrating plant physiology, soil chemistry, and microbial ecology, this study offers a comprehensive approach to evaluating wastewater reuse as a sustainable agricultural and ecological restoration practice in the Caatinga biome.