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Journal of Desert Research ›› 2025, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (2): 155-165.DOI: 10.7522/j.issn.1000-694X.2024.00119

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The effect of graphene addition on the growth of different types of grass and soil nutrients in arid areas

Ren Mu1,2(), Jun Qiao2, Guangfu Xu1, Jingfu Han1, Xiao Yu1, Chuijiu Kong1, Xinle Li1()   

  1. 1.Experimental Center of Desert Forestry / Inner Mongolia Dengkou Desert Ecosystem Observation Research Station,Chinese Academy of Forestry,Bayannaoer 015200,Inner Mongolia,China
    2.Engineering Research Center of Coal-based Ecological Carbon Sequestration Technology of the Ministry of Education,Shanxi Datong University,Datong 037009,Shanxi,China
  • Received:2024-07-09 Revised:2024-12-12 Online:2025-03-20 Published:2025-03-26
  • Contact: Xinle Li

Abstract:

Graphene is a new type of carbon material. Its unique material properties enable it to effectively adsorb soil moisture and nutrient ions, which has a positive effect on soil improvement in arid areas. However, there are few studies on the application of graphene in arid areas. To investigate the effects of graphene on grass growth and soil nutrients in arid areas. Using Astragalus adsurgensElymus sibiricus, and Elymus dahuricus as materials, five addition levels of graphene were set (C0:0 mg·L-1, C1:25 mg·L-1, C2:50 mg·L-1, C3:100 mg·L-1, C4:200 mg·L-1).Conduct seed germination experiments and pot experiments, and determine grass growth indicators and soil physicochemical properties.The results showed that: (1) The germination and growth of grass seeds with graphene addition showed promotion at concentrations of 25 and 50 mg·L-1, and inhibition at a concentration of 200 mg·L-1.Under C1 treatment, the plant height and leaf length of Elymus sibiricus increased by 38.81% and 31.55%, respectively, compared to C0 treatment (P<0.05), under C2 treatment, the total fresh weight of Astragalus adsurgens significantly increased by 51.94% (P<0.05) compared to C0 treatment, while under C4 treatment, the germination potential of Elymus dahuricus decreased by 45.46% compared to C0 treatment. (2) Graphene can increase soil water content and regulate soil nutrients. Under C4 treatment, the soil organic matter and total nitrogen content of Elymus sibiricus increased by 22.51% and 17.82% (P<0.05), respectively, compared to C0 treatment; The content of alkali hydrolyzed nitrogen and available potassium in the soil of Astragalus adsurgens increased by 52.56% and 14.99% (P<0.05) in C4 treatment compared to C0 treatment, respectively; The alkaline nitrogen and available phosphorus in the soil of Elymus dahuricus increased by 48.37% and 19.58% (P<0.05) in C4 and C1 treatments compared to C0 treatments, respectively. (3) The optimal addition amounts of graphene for Astragalus adsurgensElymus sibiricus, and Elymus dahuricus are 50, 25, and 25 mg·L-1, respectively. In general, the moderation of the graphene addition can promote grass growth and improve soil nutrient utilization efficiency, but high concentration graphene addition will have an inhibitory effect on grass growth.

Key words: graphene, arid areas, grass, soil physical and chemical properties, nutrient utilization rate

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