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Reducing fertilizer use is a priority in the quest for sustainable forestry systems. In short rotation Eucalyptus plantations, NPK pellets are routinely added to the seedling's top soil layer at planting, potentially leading to increased seedling mortality, nutrient loss and environmental degradation. To address this triple challenge, the development of efficient fertilization practices is essential. In the present work, we synthesized a crosslinked acrylic-cellulosic superabsorbent composite (SAPH-BAL) containing small amounts of specific nutrients integrated in the polymer matrix. We analyzed the composite's chemical and rheological properties, and assessed the viability of Eucalyptus plantations supplied with it at planting. Physiological measurements confirmed the suitability of SAPH-BAL in greenhouse-grown potted seedlings subjected to different growth conditions, showing that it efficiently delivers nutrients while protecting seedlings from drought stress. Field experiments carried out at ten South American locations covering an ample range of environmental conditions confirmed the beneficial effect of SAPH-BAL on growth and survival in comparison to the conventional fertilization scheme (superabsorbent + 75 g NPK). Furthermore, it was found that plants treated with SAPH-BAL were less affected by the differences in rainfall regimes during the experiments compared to those fertilized conventionally. To the best of our knowledge this is the first report describing the successful use of superabsorbents for root targeted delivery of fertilizers in forestry operations. © 2018 Elsevier Ltd

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Título:Synthesis and evaluation of a superabsorbent-fertilizer composite for maximizing the nutrient and water use efficiency in forestry plantations
Autor:Tubert, E.; Vitali, V.A.; Alvarez, M.S.; Tubert, F.A.; Baroli, I.; Amodeo, G.
Filiación:Departamento de Biodiversidad y Biología Experimental, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Intendente Güiraldes 2160, Ciudad Universitaria, Pabellón II, (C1428EGA), Buenos Aires, Argentina
Instituto de Biodiversidad y Biología Experimental y Aplicada (IBBEA), CONICET-Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Departamento de Ciencias de la Atmósfera y los Océanos, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Centro de Investigaciones del Mar y la Atmósfera (CIMA), Instituto Franco Argentino sobre Estudios del Clima y sus Impactos (UMI IFAECI)/CNRS, CONICET-Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tetraquímica S.A., Hurlingham, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Palabras clave:Eucalyptus; Mineral nutrition; Silviculture; Superabsorbent polymer; Water management; fertilizer; polymer; rain; superabsorbent composite; unclassified drug; water; absorption; composite; drought stress; environmental conditions; evergreen forest; experimental study; fertilizer; growth; nutrient dynamics; physiology; plantation forestry; polymer; silviculture; survival; sustainable forestry; water management; water use efficiency; Article; controlled study; drought stress; Eucalyptus; Eucalyptus grandis; fertilization; field experiment; greenhouse; nonhuman; nutrient concentration; plant growth; plant nutrient; plant water use; plantation; precipitation; root system; seedling; South America; stomatal conductance; synthesis; water absorption; water availability; environmental protection; forestry; soil; South America; Eucalyptus; Conservation of Natural Resources; Eucalyptus; Fertilizers; Forestry; Soil; Water
Año:2018
Volumen:210
Página de inicio:239
Página de fin:254
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.12.062
Título revista:Journal of Environmental Management
Título revista abreviado:J. Environ. Manage.
ISSN:03014797
CODEN:JEVMA
CAS:water, 7732-18-5; Fertilizers; Soil; Water
Registro:https://bibliotecadigital.exactas.uba.ar/collection/paper/document/paper_03014797_v210_n_p239_Tubert

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Tubert, E., Vitali, V.A., Alvarez, M.S., Tubert, F.A., Baroli, I. & Amodeo, G. (2018) . Synthesis and evaluation of a superabsorbent-fertilizer composite for maximizing the nutrient and water use efficiency in forestry plantations. Journal of Environmental Management, 210, 239-254.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.12.062
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Tubert, E., Vitali, V.A., Alvarez, M.S., Tubert, F.A., Baroli, I., Amodeo, G. "Synthesis and evaluation of a superabsorbent-fertilizer composite for maximizing the nutrient and water use efficiency in forestry plantations" . Journal of Environmental Management 210 (2018) : 239-254.
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Tubert, E., Vitali, V.A., Alvarez, M.S., Tubert, F.A., Baroli, I., Amodeo, G. "Synthesis and evaluation of a superabsorbent-fertilizer composite for maximizing the nutrient and water use efficiency in forestry plantations" . Journal of Environmental Management, vol. 210, 2018, pp. 239-254.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.12.062
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Tubert, E., Vitali, V.A., Alvarez, M.S., Tubert, F.A., Baroli, I., Amodeo, G. Synthesis and evaluation of a superabsorbent-fertilizer composite for maximizing the nutrient and water use efficiency in forestry plantations. J. Environ. Manage. 2018;210:239-254.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.12.062