Uptake of Diatomite Silicon Granules by Plant Growth Under Anaerobic Conditions and Behavior of Diatomite as Silicon Source in Different Types of Soils
摘要
Diatomite Silicon Granule is a type of amorphous silicon-based mineral granule that gives plants and crops plant-available silica. Absorbing nutrients and releasing them gradually as required improves the nutritional effectiveness of other fertilizers. These granules increase aeration and help the soil hold onto water. The high sorption coefficients of Diatomite Silicon Granules suggest potential mobility in soil. To enhance the understanding of the environmental behaviour of these metabolites in cropped fields after regular application, the plant uptake of four different soils was thoroughly investigated in plants placed in buffered calcium chloride solutions. The plants were hydroponically incubated in test solutions containing the Diatomite Silicon Granule test material. The uptake of the test solution by the plants and the concentration of the test substance in the solution were monitored over 8 days, following which the mass of the test item in the plant was determined by separately measuring the activity in the roots and stem/leaves. Based on these findings, the plant uptake factor was calculated. These results reveal substantial plant uptake, providing more realistic input parameters for the models used to predict concentrations in groundwater and soil. The availability of nutrients in various soils under field conditions is influenced by diatomite silicone. A study involving the incubation of multiple plants in potted soils with different diatomite levels (0.0, 0.20, 0.40, and 0.80 g kg−1) was conducted. Another study was conducted by using different plants in soils in the field with diatomite at different levels (0, 100, 200, 400 kg ha−1). Throughout the incubation studies, the soil sample's pH was analyzed periodically at various times. Regardless of the application rates of diatomite under both conditions, soil samples’ pH fluctuations were observed, with some showing an increase and others showing a decrease. In laboratory and field conditions, various plants in soils were tested and diatomite silicone in plants was recorded significantly higher under laboratory conditions than in field studies.