Lakhasly

The deficiencies of iron, manganese, zinc, and copper in calcareous soils are a worldwide problem affecting plant growth and fruit quality, usually minimized by the application of recalcitrant synthetic metal chelates.Black Pole) with three agronomic soils was conducted to monitor the micronutrients solubilized by [S,S]-EDDS, the ligand degradation, and plant uptake.This study investigates the capacity of [S,S]-EDDS to mobilize micronutrients from agronomic soils and improve plant nutrition.

The deficiencies of iron, manganese, zinc, and copper in calcareous soils are a worldwide problem affecting plant
growth and fruit quality, usually minimized by the application of recalcitrant synthetic metal chelates. Biodegradable ligand [S,S]-
EDDS is an eco-friendly substitute. This study investigates the capacity of [S,S]-EDDS to mobilize micronutrients from agronomic
soils and improve plant nutrition. A batch and a plant experiment (Phaseolusvulgariscv. Black Pole) with three agronomic soils was
conducted to monitor the micronutrients solubilized by [S,S]-EDDS, the ligand degradation, and plant uptake. The results
demonstrated the high capacity of [S,S]-EDDS to solubilize Fe and other micronutrients related to its chemical behavior and the
enhancement of plant nutrition. The best results were shown in sandy-clay soil with low Fe, typically found in the Mediterranean
areas. The results support the direct application of the ligand to soils and a possible biotechnological application of the ligand-
producer bacteria.