Relation between Cu Fractions and Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Indices in Some Calcareous Soils Treated and Untreated with Sewage Sludge

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1 Ph.D student of soil science, Shahrekord University

2 Professor of soil science, Shahrekord University

3 Associate Professor of soil science, Shahrekord University

Abstract

Study of the distribution of Cu in the soil allows investigating its mobility and bioavailability. In this research, available fractions of Cu in some calcareous soils treated and untreated with sewage sludge were investigated. After incubation of the soils for 1 month, different forms of Cu including exchangeable Cu and the forms/ fractions associated with carbonates, organic matter, Fe and Mn oxides and residual Cu were determined and wheat was planted in these soils. After 8 weeks, plants were harvested and Cu concentration, Cu uptake, and yield indices were determined. Available fractions of wheat were determined using correlation coefficient between plant responses and Cu fractions. Results showed that all Cu fractions and plant indices were increased by usage sewage sludge. Results of pot experiment indicated significant correlation between Cu concentration in wheat with exchangeable (r=0.66*), Cu associated with Fe and Mn oxides (r=0.75*), and residual (r=0.75*) in untreated soils. Moreover, significant correlations were found between Cu uptake with residual fraction (r=0.64*) in untreated soils. Also Results showed that Cu concentration in wheat was significantly correlated with exchangeable (r=0.89*), Cu associated with Fe and Mn oxides (r=0.65*). Therefore exchangeable Cu and the forms associated with Fe and Mn oxides and residual fractions in untreated soils, and exchangeable Cu and the forms associated with Fe and Mn oxides fractions in the soils treated with sewage sludge, could be considered as available fractions for wheat.

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Iranian Journal of Soil Research
Volume 26, Issue 4
March 2022
Pages 337-346

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