ArticleBMC plant biology2026
Effects of gypsum, peat moss, and date-palm biochar on arid soil quality and seedling performance of Acacia tortilis in Fujairah.
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Abstract
backgroundLower soil quality is one of the biggest challenges that limit farming systems under arid regions. However, little is known about the use of organic components and their synergistic effects to restore arid soil quality. Here, we evaluated the impacts of peat moss, biochar, and gypsum on the seed germination, seedlings growth and nodulation of Acacia tortilis considering their separated and combined effects under natural conditions.
methodAcacia tortilis seed germination, seedlings growth and nodulation were exposed to the following treatments: (a) gypsum alone, (b) gypsum + peat moss, (c) gypsum + biochar, (d) gypsum + peat moss + biochar with three levels of gypsum applications including 0, 5 and 10%, and one rate of date palm biochar (2%).
resultsBased on the findings, photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD) values (1255.69 µmol m
conclusionThe results of this study suggest that emphasizing these agricultural materials while farming could potentially and positively optimize arid soil quality and then help in water and nutrients retention.
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