Mechanic simulation of aquatic biodisturbation enhances phosphorus uptake and lead immobilization in paddy soils
摘要
This study aims to elucidate how aquatic biological disturbance drives the transformation of phosphorus and lead forms in paddy soils, thereby enhancing P uptake efficiency and reducing Pb accumulation in rice within a rice-aquaculture symbiosis system.
MethodsA pot experiment was conducted under greenhouse conditions using a two‑factor design with eight treatments. Mechanical disturbance was applied to simulate bioturbation. The treatments included no fertilizer, excessive P application, and two Pb contamination levels (low and high Pb concentrations), combined with or without mechanical disturbance. After the experiment, soil P and Pb fractions, plant P and Pb contents, and soil microbial communities were analyzed, and structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.
Results(1) Soil P and Pb fraction changes: Mechanical disturbance increased labile P fractions (resin-P, NaHCO3-Pi) and transformed available Pb forms (weak acid‑extractable and reducible Pb) into more stable forms (oxidizable and residual Pb). (2) Plant uptake response: Disturbance enhanced P uptake in rice shoots (by 18.61% under low Pb conditions) while reducing Pb accumulation; notably, shoot Pb content was 73.11% higher under high Pb treatment than under low Pb treatment. (3) Microbial community changes: Disturbance increased bacterial diversity (Chao1 and ACE indices), with Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, and Firmicutes as the dominant phyla. (4) Mechanistic modeling (SEM): Disturbance significantly promoted P uptake and reduced Pb accumulation by altering labile P and Pb fractions and modifying key soil properties (pH and soil organic carbon (SOC)).
ConclusionOur findings demonstrate that mechanical disturbance simulating bioturbation effectively immobilizes Pb, increases P bioavailability, and shapes microbial communities in contaminated paddy soils. These results provide a direct mechanistic basis for mitigating Pb toxicity and improving P use efficiency, thereby supporting the development of green and sustainable synergistic technologies for rice-based agricultural systems.