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Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology ›› 2021, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (11): 4004-4010.doi: 10.13287/j.1001-9332.202111.028

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Effects of the coupling water and fertilizer on soil phosphorus components in alfalfa field in Eastern Inner Mongolia, China

ZHANG Ai-ming1,2*, XU Yu-mei1, ZHU Jian-yu1, YU Hong-xi1, LIU Su-lan1   

  1. 1School of Resources, Environment and Architectural Engineering, Chifeng University, Chifeng 024000, Inner Mongolia, China;
    2Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chifeng University, Chifeng 024000, Inner Mongolia, China
  • Online:2021-11-15 Published:2022-05-15
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    This work was supported by the Science and Technology Special Project of Chifeng University (cfxyfd201620), the Academy of Agricultural Sciences Project of Chifeng University (cfxynky201902), the Project of Innovative Teams of Environmental Evolution and Disaster Emergency Management Research of Chifeng University (cfxykycxtd202006), and the Project of Soil Environment and Plant Nutrition Research Laboratory of Chifeng University.

Abstract: Soil phosphorus (P) could be categorized into organic and inorganic forms, with diffe-rent capabilities of nutrient supply. Exploring soil P components through liquid 31P-NMR would provide an important theoretical basis for soil P nutrition regulation. This study addressed the characteristic of P in alfalfa (Medicago sativa) soil via the pot experiment. There were two scenarios of treatments with conventional and dry water combined with different P fertilizer levels (P0-P4: 0, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, and 0.2 g P2O5·kg-1soil). The characteristics of P components in alfalfa soil under water-fertilizer coupling conditions were measured by liquid 31P-NMR. Results showed that under different water and fertilizer treatments, soil inorganic P was mainly composed of inorganic orthophosphate, pyrophosphate and inorganic polyphosphate. Inorganic orthophosphate was the dominant component of inorganic P, which could be reduced by drought. High P application (P4) could increase the contents of soil inorganic polyphosphates and inorganic pyrophosphates. Among the organic P components, monoester orthophosphate was dominant, the conversion and utilization of which in alfalfa soil were affected by drought. Overall, the rational management of water and fertilizer could effectively regulate the conversion and utilization of P nutrients in alfalfa soil in Eastern Inner Mongolia.

Key words: water-fertilizer coupling, 31P-NMR, alfalfa, phosphorus component.