Enhanced bioremediation of pesticides contaminated soil using organic (compost) and inorganic (NPK) fertilizers
This research examined the bioremediation of pesticides (Carbofuran and Paraquat) contaminated farmyard soil using compost and Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium (NPK) fertilizer. Microcosms representing each treatment were set-up in triplicates. Biostimulation was done using two concentrations (0....
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| description | This research examined the bioremediation of pesticides (Carbofuran and Paraquat) contaminated farmyard soil using compost and Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium (NPK) fertilizer. Microcosms representing each treatment were set-up in triplicates. Biostimulation was done using two concentrations (0.5 % and 1.0 % w/w) of NPK fertilizer and compost, following pesticides application at recommended rates [Carbofuran (1 g/kg) and Paraquat (5 ml/kg)] and four times the recommended rates. Two control soils were set-up; Abiotic control (sterile farmyard soil + pesticide) and Control (farmyard soil without treatment). Monitoring of the dynamics in microbial community abundance, and pesticide residues during the biostimulation period was done weekly for 28 days, using standard enumeration method, and High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), respectively. At the end of the monitoring period, considerable reduction in pesticide residues across the treatment set-ups was recorded. In Carbofuran-treated soils, there were no complete, but considerable losses in residual pesticide, however, in most of the Paraquat-treated soils, there were complete losses within 21 days. Lower pesticide residues were recorded in set-ups amended with compost than NPK, across both Carbofuran and Paraquat-treated soils. After pesticides application, decreases in microbial counts were recorded at Day 7 across all the treatments, followed by increases from Day 14–21, then decreases at Day 28. Microbial counts were lower in Carbofuran than in Paraquat-treated soils irrespective of nutrient (compost and NPK) amendments. Bacterial and fungal counts were in the magnitude of 106 and 105 CFU/g soil, respectively. Also, increased counts were recorded for Actinomycetes, Nitrifiers, Phosphate solubilizers across all treatments, and were in magnitude of 103–104 CFU/g soil. Soil microorganisms could breakdown and eliminate large concentrations of Carbofuran and Paraquat in compost-amended soils than in NPK-amended soils. This study suggests that bioremediation of pesticides contaminated soils can be achieved and enhanced by stimulating the indigenous microbial community with requisite nutrients (compost). |
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| spelling | doaj.art-69717a363e2f40798dbf107ce5d5b6ba2023-12-21T07:35:49ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402023-12-01912e23133Enhanced bioremediation of pesticides contaminated soil using organic (compost) and inorganic (NPK) fertilizersTega Lee-Ann Ataikiru0Chinyere Augusta Ajuzieogu1Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria; Corresponding author.Department of Microbiology, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, NigeriaThis research examined the bioremediation of pesticides (Carbofuran and Paraquat) contaminated farmyard soil using compost and Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium (NPK) fertilizer. Microcosms representing each treatment were set-up in triplicates. Biostimulation was done using two concentrations (0.5 % and 1.0 % w/w) of NPK fertilizer and compost, following pesticides application at recommended rates [Carbofuran (1 g/kg) and Paraquat (5 ml/kg)] and four times the recommended rates. Two control soils were set-up; Abiotic control (sterile farmyard soil + pesticide) and Control (farmyard soil without treatment). Monitoring of the dynamics in microbial community abundance, and pesticide residues during the biostimulation period was done weekly for 28 days, using standard enumeration method, and High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), respectively. At the end of the monitoring period, considerable reduction in pesticide residues across the treatment set-ups was recorded. In Carbofuran-treated soils, there were no complete, but considerable losses in residual pesticide, however, in most of the Paraquat-treated soils, there were complete losses within 21 days. Lower pesticide residues were recorded in set-ups amended with compost than NPK, across both Carbofuran and Paraquat-treated soils. After pesticides application, decreases in microbial counts were recorded at Day 7 across all the treatments, followed by increases from Day 14–21, then decreases at Day 28. Microbial counts were lower in Carbofuran than in Paraquat-treated soils irrespective of nutrient (compost and NPK) amendments. Bacterial and fungal counts were in the magnitude of 106 and 105 CFU/g soil, respectively. Also, increased counts were recorded for Actinomycetes, Nitrifiers, Phosphate solubilizers across all treatments, and were in magnitude of 103–104 CFU/g soil. Soil microorganisms could breakdown and eliminate large concentrations of Carbofuran and Paraquat in compost-amended soils than in NPK-amended soils. This study suggests that bioremediation of pesticides contaminated soils can be achieved and enhanced by stimulating the indigenous microbial community with requisite nutrients (compost).http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023103410BioremediationBiostimulationCompostNPKPesticidesSoil microorganisms |
| spellingShingle | Tega Lee-Ann Ataikiru Chinyere Augusta Ajuzieogu Enhanced bioremediation of pesticides contaminated soil using organic (compost) and inorganic (NPK) fertilizers Heliyon Bioremediation Biostimulation Compost NPK Pesticides Soil microorganisms |
| title | Enhanced bioremediation of pesticides contaminated soil using organic (compost) and inorganic (NPK) fertilizers |
| title_full | Enhanced bioremediation of pesticides contaminated soil using organic (compost) and inorganic (NPK) fertilizers |
| title_fullStr | Enhanced bioremediation of pesticides contaminated soil using organic (compost) and inorganic (NPK) fertilizers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhanced bioremediation of pesticides contaminated soil using organic (compost) and inorganic (NPK) fertilizers |
| title_short | Enhanced bioremediation of pesticides contaminated soil using organic (compost) and inorganic (NPK) fertilizers |
| title_sort | enhanced bioremediation of pesticides contaminated soil using organic compost and inorganic npk fertilizers |
| topic | Bioremediation Biostimulation Compost NPK Pesticides Soil microorganisms |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023103410 |
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