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Assessing the Impact of Lignite-Based Rekulter Fertilizer on Soil Sustainability: A Comprehensive Field Study

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  • Alina Maciejewska

    (Faculty of Geodesy and Cartography, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-661 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Janusz Sobieraj

    (Department of Building Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-637 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Dominik Metelski

    (Research Group SEJ-609 “AMIKO”, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain)

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the impact of Rekulter, a lignite-based fertilizer, on various soil parameters, with a focus on promoting sustainable agricultural practices. A multi-year field trial was conducted in Klon, Poland, employing potentiometric techniques, spectrophotometry, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to analyze soil samples. Established laboratory procedures were used to assess pH value, sorption properties, granulometric composition, organic carbon content (OC), total nitrogen (TN), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), phenolic compounds (PCs), and the fractional composition of organic matter. Hypothesis-driven experiments, including Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Tukey’s HSD post hoc tests, were utilized to examine the effects of Rekulter application on soil characteristics. Significant differences were found in organic carbon (OC), total nitrogen (TN), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), phenolic compounds (PCs), and fractional organic matter composition among the Rekulter variants. This study underscores the dose-dependent effects of Rekulter on soil properties and provides insights into optimizing application rates for sustainable soil management. Recommendations include tailoring agricultural interventions based on soil characteristics and environmental considerations, integrating organic amendments with mineral fertilizers, and promoting balanced approaches to reclamation. This research contributes to ongoing efforts to improve agricultural sustainability and mitigate environmental impacts, guiding practices that balance productivity with environmental stewardship.

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  • Alina Maciejewska & Janusz Sobieraj & Dominik Metelski, 2024. "Assessing the Impact of Lignite-Based Rekulter Fertilizer on Soil Sustainability: A Comprehensive Field Study," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(8), pages 1-27, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:8:p:3398-:d:1378296
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