Colloidal Nutrition Improves Parameters of Pecan Tree (<i>Carya illinoinensis</i>) Soil Health Such as Organic Matter, Available Water, and Electrical Conductivity
Background: Soil degradation and nutrient depletion critically impact pecan (<i>Carya illinoinensis</i>) production, reducing yield and soil fertility. Colloidal nutrition, a novel approach involving nano-scale nutrient formulations, could offer potential for soil restoration. Aim: This...
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| author | Rubén Gerardo León-Chan Brandon Estefano Morales-Merida Luis Amarillas Nancy Varela-Bojórquez Luis Alberto Lightbourn-Rojas |
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| description | Background: Soil degradation and nutrient depletion critically impact pecan (<i>Carya illinoinensis</i>) production, reducing yield and soil fertility. Colloidal nutrition, a novel approach involving nano-scale nutrient formulations, could offer potential for soil restoration. Aim: This study aimed to assess the impact of colloidal nutrition on key physical, chemical, and biological soil health parameters in pecan tree cultivation. Methods: Soil from two orchards with 30-year-old pecan trees was used where different nutrition treatments were applied: conventional and colloidal. The variables considered included physical, chemical, and biological properties for the assessment of soil health indicators. Results: The colloidal treatment showed low salinity (2020: 2.04; 2021: 0.88 dS/m) and higher levels of humic acids (1.52 g C/100 g soil), available water depth (2020: 305.11, 2021: 350.00 m<sup>3</sup>/ha), and soil organic matter (2020: 2.10%; 2021: 2.11%). Furthermore, 6 of the 17 phytopathogens that were examined were not detected in the colloidal treatment. Conclusions: This study enhanced our understanding of the improvements that colloidal treatment could potentially provide to the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of soil health in pecan orchards. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-81b3f97a7efb4d90bbadee065565d7a22025-08-20T02:23:00ZengMDPI AGAgriculture2077-04722025-05-011511120110.3390/agriculture15111201Colloidal Nutrition Improves Parameters of Pecan Tree (<i>Carya illinoinensis</i>) Soil Health Such as Organic Matter, Available Water, and Electrical ConductivityRubén Gerardo León-Chan0Brandon Estefano Morales-Merida1Luis Amarillas2Nancy Varela-Bojórquez3Luis Alberto Lightbourn-Rojas4Instituto de Investigación Lightbourn, Jimenez 33981, MexicoInstituto de Investigación Lightbourn, Jimenez 33981, MexicoInstituto de Investigación Lightbourn, Jimenez 33981, MexicoInstituto de Investigación Lightbourn, Jimenez 33981, MexicoInstituto de Investigación Lightbourn, Jimenez 33981, MexicoBackground: Soil degradation and nutrient depletion critically impact pecan (<i>Carya illinoinensis</i>) production, reducing yield and soil fertility. Colloidal nutrition, a novel approach involving nano-scale nutrient formulations, could offer potential for soil restoration. Aim: This study aimed to assess the impact of colloidal nutrition on key physical, chemical, and biological soil health parameters in pecan tree cultivation. Methods: Soil from two orchards with 30-year-old pecan trees was used where different nutrition treatments were applied: conventional and colloidal. The variables considered included physical, chemical, and biological properties for the assessment of soil health indicators. Results: The colloidal treatment showed low salinity (2020: 2.04; 2021: 0.88 dS/m) and higher levels of humic acids (1.52 g C/100 g soil), available water depth (2020: 305.11, 2021: 350.00 m<sup>3</sup>/ha), and soil organic matter (2020: 2.10%; 2021: 2.11%). Furthermore, 6 of the 17 phytopathogens that were examined were not detected in the colloidal treatment. Conclusions: This study enhanced our understanding of the improvements that colloidal treatment could potentially provide to the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of soil health in pecan orchards.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/11/1201moisture retentionheavy metalsphytopathogenshumic acids |
| spellingShingle | Rubén Gerardo León-Chan Brandon Estefano Morales-Merida Luis Amarillas Nancy Varela-Bojórquez Luis Alberto Lightbourn-Rojas Colloidal Nutrition Improves Parameters of Pecan Tree (<i>Carya illinoinensis</i>) Soil Health Such as Organic Matter, Available Water, and Electrical Conductivity Agriculture moisture retention heavy metals phytopathogens humic acids |
| title | Colloidal Nutrition Improves Parameters of Pecan Tree (<i>Carya illinoinensis</i>) Soil Health Such as Organic Matter, Available Water, and Electrical Conductivity |
| title_full | Colloidal Nutrition Improves Parameters of Pecan Tree (<i>Carya illinoinensis</i>) Soil Health Such as Organic Matter, Available Water, and Electrical Conductivity |
| title_fullStr | Colloidal Nutrition Improves Parameters of Pecan Tree (<i>Carya illinoinensis</i>) Soil Health Such as Organic Matter, Available Water, and Electrical Conductivity |
| title_full_unstemmed | Colloidal Nutrition Improves Parameters of Pecan Tree (<i>Carya illinoinensis</i>) Soil Health Such as Organic Matter, Available Water, and Electrical Conductivity |
| title_short | Colloidal Nutrition Improves Parameters of Pecan Tree (<i>Carya illinoinensis</i>) Soil Health Such as Organic Matter, Available Water, and Electrical Conductivity |
| title_sort | colloidal nutrition improves parameters of pecan tree i carya illinoinensis i soil health such as organic matter available water and electrical conductivity |
| topic | moisture retention heavy metals phytopathogens humic acids |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/11/1201 |
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