Sepiolite immobilizes soil Cd to optimize microbial community structure thereby promoting wheat growth and reducing Cd accumulation

Immobilization remediation is a widely employed technology that effectively reduces the migration rate and bioavailability of cadmium (Cd). Sepiolite, a commonly used remediation agent, has proven effective in decreasing soil Cd availability and reducing Cd accumulation in agricultural products. How...

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Main Authors: Ziqi Li, Xiaoxun Xu, Xin Qi, Changlian Xu, Guiyin Wang, Shirong Zhang, Zhanbiao Yang, Zhang Cheng, Junzhuo Cai, Guochun Lv, Ting Li, Yulin Pu, Yongxia Jia
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author Ziqi Li
Xiaoxun Xu
Xin Qi
Changlian Xu
Guiyin Wang
Shirong Zhang
Zhanbiao Yang
Zhang Cheng
Junzhuo Cai
Guochun Lv
Ting Li
Yulin Pu
Yongxia Jia
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Xiaoxun Xu
Xin Qi
Changlian Xu
Guiyin Wang
Shirong Zhang
Zhanbiao Yang
Zhang Cheng
Junzhuo Cai
Guochun Lv
Ting Li
Yulin Pu
Yongxia Jia
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description Immobilization remediation is a widely employed technology that effectively reduces the migration rate and bioavailability of cadmium (Cd). Sepiolite, a commonly used remediation agent, has proven effective in decreasing soil Cd availability and reducing Cd accumulation in agricultural products. However, further investigation is needed to understand the impact of sepiolite on soil environmental quality and microbial communities. If we add sepiolite to the soil, the soil microbial community structure will be improved, and the abundance of bacteria associated with Cd-fixing and plant growth-promoting will be enhanced, which will significantly immobilize soil Cd thereby enhancing Cd tolerance and reducing Cd uptake in wheat. In this study, field experiments were conducted to assess the effects of sepiolite on wheat yield traits, Cd concentration in various organs, Cd transport and enrichment coefficients in wheat, soil pH and Cd availability, and soil microbial communities. The findings confirm that applying sepiolite in the field enhanced the main yield traits of wheat, significantly elevated soil pH by 0.30–1.04 units, reduced Cd bioavailability by 55.46 % −93.27 % (P < 0.05), and decreased Cd accumulation in wheat by regulating Cd transport and enrichment in different plant organs. The most substantial changes were observed when the sepiolite application rate reached 4500 kg ha−1. Moreover, the study noted an increase in the relative abundance of dominant species such as Bacteroidota, Acidobacteria, Myxococcota, and Patescibacteria at the phylum level, as well as Sphingomonas at the genus level (3.35 % −39.27 %). This shift indicated an optimized microbial community structure. Furthermore, the relative abundance of soil Cd fixing and promoting bacterial communities, including Massilia, Pseudomonas, and Pantoea, respectively increased by 80.20 %, 64.91 %, and 85.19 % when the usage of sepiolite reaches 4500 kg ha−1. The research underscores that sepiolite can effectively immobilize Cd in soil, enhance the microbial community structure of Cd-contaminated soil, reduce Cd accumulation in wheat, and promote the safe production of agricultural products.
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spelling doaj-art-15cbf27896a64b93ad675dbbf6f045362025-01-23T05:25:58ZengElsevierEcotoxicology and Environmental Safety0147-65132025-01-01289117649Sepiolite immobilizes soil Cd to optimize microbial community structure thereby promoting wheat growth and reducing Cd accumulationZiqi Li0Xiaoxun Xu1Xin Qi2Changlian Xu3Guiyin Wang4Shirong Zhang5Zhanbiao Yang6Zhang Cheng7Junzhuo Cai8Guochun Lv9Ting Li10Yulin Pu11Yongxia Jia12College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 611130, China; Sichuan Keyuan Engineering Technology Testing Center Co., LTD, Chengdu 611130, China; Correspondence to: College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Wenjiang 611130, China.College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaImmobilization remediation is a widely employed technology that effectively reduces the migration rate and bioavailability of cadmium (Cd). Sepiolite, a commonly used remediation agent, has proven effective in decreasing soil Cd availability and reducing Cd accumulation in agricultural products. However, further investigation is needed to understand the impact of sepiolite on soil environmental quality and microbial communities. If we add sepiolite to the soil, the soil microbial community structure will be improved, and the abundance of bacteria associated with Cd-fixing and plant growth-promoting will be enhanced, which will significantly immobilize soil Cd thereby enhancing Cd tolerance and reducing Cd uptake in wheat. In this study, field experiments were conducted to assess the effects of sepiolite on wheat yield traits, Cd concentration in various organs, Cd transport and enrichment coefficients in wheat, soil pH and Cd availability, and soil microbial communities. The findings confirm that applying sepiolite in the field enhanced the main yield traits of wheat, significantly elevated soil pH by 0.30–1.04 units, reduced Cd bioavailability by 55.46 % −93.27 % (P < 0.05), and decreased Cd accumulation in wheat by regulating Cd transport and enrichment in different plant organs. The most substantial changes were observed when the sepiolite application rate reached 4500 kg ha−1. Moreover, the study noted an increase in the relative abundance of dominant species such as Bacteroidota, Acidobacteria, Myxococcota, and Patescibacteria at the phylum level, as well as Sphingomonas at the genus level (3.35 % −39.27 %). This shift indicated an optimized microbial community structure. Furthermore, the relative abundance of soil Cd fixing and promoting bacterial communities, including Massilia, Pseudomonas, and Pantoea, respectively increased by 80.20 %, 64.91 %, and 85.19 % when the usage of sepiolite reaches 4500 kg ha−1. The research underscores that sepiolite can effectively immobilize Cd in soil, enhance the microbial community structure of Cd-contaminated soil, reduce Cd accumulation in wheat, and promote the safe production of agricultural products.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651324017251SepioliteWheatCadmiumYield traitsSoil microorganisms
spellingShingle Ziqi Li
Xiaoxun Xu
Xin Qi
Changlian Xu
Guiyin Wang
Shirong Zhang
Zhanbiao Yang
Zhang Cheng
Junzhuo Cai
Guochun Lv
Ting Li
Yulin Pu
Yongxia Jia
Sepiolite immobilizes soil Cd to optimize microbial community structure thereby promoting wheat growth and reducing Cd accumulation
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Sepiolite
Wheat
Cadmium
Yield traits
Soil microorganisms
title Sepiolite immobilizes soil Cd to optimize microbial community structure thereby promoting wheat growth and reducing Cd accumulation
title_full Sepiolite immobilizes soil Cd to optimize microbial community structure thereby promoting wheat growth and reducing Cd accumulation
title_fullStr Sepiolite immobilizes soil Cd to optimize microbial community structure thereby promoting wheat growth and reducing Cd accumulation
title_full_unstemmed Sepiolite immobilizes soil Cd to optimize microbial community structure thereby promoting wheat growth and reducing Cd accumulation
title_short Sepiolite immobilizes soil Cd to optimize microbial community structure thereby promoting wheat growth and reducing Cd accumulation
title_sort sepiolite immobilizes soil cd to optimize microbial community structure thereby promoting wheat growth and reducing cd accumulation
topic Sepiolite
Wheat
Cadmium
Yield traits
Soil microorganisms
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651324017251
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