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The authors explored the risks and benefits of repeated irrigation of Populus alba saplings with aqueous paper sludge (APS). Saplings were cultivated in pots of forest soil (3 L) in a greenhouse for 7 weeks and watered twice a week with differing concentrations of APS (0, 10, 20, 30, 50, 75, and 100 % v/v with deionized water). Plant growth and ecophysiological variables along with zinc and aluminum transfer were monitored. A stimulation of plant growth was observed with sludge treatments of 30 or 50 %, significantly correlated to APS input (r = 0.81). This may be explained by the easily available nitrogen as is shown with the positive correlation of CO2 assimilation and leaf nitrogen (r = 0.70). However, a significant reduction in plant growth was observed when treatments of 75 and 100 % of APS were administered, despite a high nutritional level (nitrogen and phosphorus). The study suggests that APS concentrations from 30 to 50 % may positively affect the growth of poplar saplings; however, the higher concentrations indicated a risk for plant growth and the environment.
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The authors thank L-F Lucas from the “Papeterie du Doubs,” N. Crini, G. Crini, S. Macor, A. Lomont, and F. Tatin-Froux for their help and technical assistance. They acknowledge Sylvaine Linget (Qualio-Analyses and Environnement Laboratory, Besançon) for performing ICP MS analysis and Rémi Peronne (INRA, Le Moulon) for his help in statistical analysis. This research was supported by grants from the French Agency for the Environment and Energy Management (ADEME) and the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS).
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Corbel, S., Bourioug, M., Alaoui-Sossé, L. et al. Effects of repeated soil irrigation with liquid biological paper sludge on poplar Populus alba saplings: potential risks and benefits. Environ Sci Pollut Res 23, 21584–21593 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-016-7383-9
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