Abstract
Textile and dye industrial effluents , overloaded with salts and contaminants, significantly endangers soil quality and agricultural production. This study assesses the efficacy of organic amendments and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in mitigating salinity stress and promoting the growth of castor ( Ricinus communis L.) in effluent-contaminated soils. A field experiment was conducted with recommended dose of fertilizers (RDF) with AM fungi and organic amendments, including farmyard manure (FYM), vermicompost (VC), composted press mud (CPM), and composted poultry litter manure (CPLM). The treatment utilizing the recommended dose of N & K combined with 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMF demonstrated the most significant enhancements across several parameters. Post-harvest soil study indicated a decrease in electrical conductivity to 3.49 dS m −1 (from 3.56 dS m −1 ) and an increase in organic carbon to 0.39 %. The quantities of available nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium rose to 185 kg ha −1 , 23.97 kg ha −1 , and 362 kg ha −1 , respectively. Castor plants subjected to the treatment RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMF exhibited improved growth and production, with a seed yield of 2168 kg ha −1 . The quality indicators shown substantial enhancement, with oil content at 48.9 % and crude protein at 32.4 %. Antioxidant markers, including proline , malondialdehyde (MDA), and catalase , were lowered to 0.5 µmol g −1 , 0.4 µmol g −1 , and 32.7 ml min −1 , respectively which signifies diminished oxidative stress . Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal root colonization reached a maximum of 65 %, with spore densities attaining 120 per 100 g of soil. This study introduces a novel, sustainable strategy for biologically remediating saline, effluent-contaminated soils through the combined use of composted poultry litter manure and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. The integrated approach not only enhanced castor growth and yield but also reduced soil salinity and improved key soil fertility indicators, offering a viable solution for eco-friendly desalination and agricultural sustainability in salt-affected ecosystems.
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Claims 13
Claim · model-written summary
Combined RD of N and K, 50% P, CPLM at 5 t/ha and AMF decreased soil electrical conductivity to 3.49 dS/m in castor fields
- Taxon
- Castor
Ricinus communise0 - Treatment
- RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMFe0
- Outcome
- electrical conductivitye1
- Direction
- decreasee1
- Value
- 3.49 dS m −1e1
Not reportedComparator
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.

Verbatim
e0“Castor plants subjected to the treatment RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMF exhibited improved growth and production, with a seed yield of 2168 kg ha −1”
e1“Post-harvest soil study indicated a decrease in electrical conductivity to 3.49 dS m −1 (from 3.56 dS m −1) and an increase in organic carbon to 0.39 %”
Claim · model-written summary
Combined RD of N and K, 50% P, CPLM at 5 t/ha and AMF increased soil organic carbon to 0.39%
- Taxon
- Castor
Ricinus communise0 - Treatment
- RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMFe0
- Outcome
- organic carbone1
- Direction
- increasee1
- Value
- 0.39 %e1
Not reportedComparator
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Verbatim
e0“Castor plants subjected to the treatment RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMF exhibited improved growth and production, with a seed yield of 2168 kg ha −1”
e1“Post-harvest soil study indicated a decrease in electrical conductivity to 3.49 dS m −1 (from 3.56 dS m −1) and an increase in organic carbon to 0.39 %”
Claim · model-written summary
Combined RD of N and K, 50% P, CPLM at 5 t/ha and AMF raised available nitrogen to 185 kg/ha
- Taxon
- Castor
Ricinus communise0 - Treatment
- RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMFe0
- Outcome
- available nitrogene2
- Direction
- rosee2
- Value
- 185 kg ha −1e2
Not reportedComparator
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.

Verbatim
e0“Castor plants subjected to the treatment RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMF exhibited improved growth and production, with a seed yield of 2168 kg ha −1”
e2“The quantities of available nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium rose to 185 kg ha −1 , 23.97 kg ha −1 , and 362 kg ha −1 , respectively”
Claim · model-written summary
Combined RD of N and K, 50% P, CPLM at 5 t/ha and AMF raised available phosphorus to 23.97 kg/ha
- Taxon
- Castor
Ricinus communise0 - Treatment
- RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMFe0
- Outcome
- phosphoruse2
- Direction
- rosee2
- Value
- 23.97 kg ha −1e2
Not reportedComparator
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.

Verbatim
e0“Castor plants subjected to the treatment RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMF exhibited improved growth and production, with a seed yield of 2168 kg ha −1”
e2“The quantities of available nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium rose to 185 kg ha −1 , 23.97 kg ha −1 , and 362 kg ha −1 , respectively”
Claim · model-written summary
Combined RD of N and K, 50% P, CPLM at 5 t/ha and AMF raised available potassium to 362 kg/ha
- Taxon
- Castor
Ricinus communise0 - Treatment
- RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMFe0
- Outcome
- potassiume2
- Direction
- rosee2
- Value
- 362 kg ha −1e2
Not reportedComparator
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Verbatim
e0“Castor plants subjected to the treatment RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMF exhibited improved growth and production, with a seed yield of 2168 kg ha −1”
e2“The quantities of available nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium rose to 185 kg ha −1 , 23.97 kg ha −1 , and 362 kg ha −1 , respectively”
Claim · model-written summary
Combined RD of N and K, 50% P, CPLM at 5 t/ha and AMF gave castor seed yield of 2168 kg/ha
- Taxon
- Castor
Ricinus communise0 - Treatment
- RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMFe0
- Outcome
- seed yielde0
- Direction
- improvede0
- Value
- 2168 kg ha −1e0
Not reportedComparator
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Verbatim
e0“Castor plants subjected to the treatment RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMF exhibited improved growth and production, with a seed yield of 2168 kg ha −1”
Claim · model-written summary
Combined RD of N and K, 50% P, CPLM at 5 t/ha and AMF gave castor oil content of 48.9%
- Taxon
- Castor
Ricinus communise0 - Treatment
- RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMFe0
- Outcome
- oil contente3
- Direction
- substantial enhancemente3
- Value
- 48.9 %e3
Not reportedComparator
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Verbatim
e0“Castor plants subjected to the treatment RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMF exhibited improved growth and production, with a seed yield of 2168 kg ha −1”
e3“The quality indicators shown substantial enhancement, with oil content at 48.9 % and crude protein at 32.4 %”
Claim · model-written summary
Combined RD of N and K, 50% P, CPLM at 5 t/ha and AMF gave castor crude protein of 32.4%
- Taxon
- Castor
Ricinus communise0 - Treatment
- RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMFe0
- Outcome
- crude proteine3
- Direction
- substantial enhancemente3
- Value
- 32.4 %e3
Not reportedComparator
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Verbatim
e0“Castor plants subjected to the treatment RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMF exhibited improved growth and production, with a seed yield of 2168 kg ha −1”
e3“The quality indicators shown substantial enhancement, with oil content at 48.9 % and crude protein at 32.4 %”
Claim · model-written summary
Combined RD of N and K, 50% P, CPLM at 5 t/ha and AMF lowered castor proline to 0.5 µmol/g
- Taxon
- Castor
Ricinus communise0 - Treatment
- RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMFe0
- Outcome
- prolinee4
- Direction
- lowerede4
- Value
- 0.5 µmol g −1e4
Not reportedComparator
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.

Verbatim
e0“Castor plants subjected to the treatment RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMF exhibited improved growth and production, with a seed yield of 2168 kg ha −1”
e4“Antioxidant markers, including proline , malondialdehyde (MDA), and catalase , were lowered to 0.5 µmol g −1 , 0.4 µmol g −1 , and 32.7 ml min −1”
Claim · model-written summary
Combined RD of N and K, 50% P, CPLM at 5 t/ha and AMF lowered castor malondialdehyde to 0.4 µmol/g
- Taxon
- Castor
Ricinus communise0 - Treatment
- RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMFe0
- Outcome
- malondialdehyde (MDA)e4
- Direction
- lowerede4
- Value
- 0.4 µmol g −1e4
Not reportedComparator
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.

Verbatim
e0“Castor plants subjected to the treatment RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMF exhibited improved growth and production, with a seed yield of 2168 kg ha −1”
e4“Antioxidant markers, including proline , malondialdehyde (MDA), and catalase , were lowered to 0.5 µmol g −1 , 0.4 µmol g −1 , and 32.7 ml min −1”
Claim · model-written summary
Combined RD of N and K, 50% P, CPLM at 5 t/ha and AMF lowered castor catalase to 32.7 ml/min
- Taxon
- Castor
Ricinus communise0 - Treatment
- RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMFe0
- Outcome
- catalasee4
- Direction
- lowerede4
- Value
- 32.7 ml min −1e4
Not reportedComparator
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.

Verbatim
e0“Castor plants subjected to the treatment RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMF exhibited improved growth and production, with a seed yield of 2168 kg ha −1”
e4“Antioxidant markers, including proline , malondialdehyde (MDA), and catalase , were lowered to 0.5 µmol g −1 , 0.4 µmol g −1 , and 32.7 ml min −1”
Claim · model-written summary
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal root colonization of castor reached 65% at maximum
- Taxon
- Castor
Ricinus communise0 - Interactor
- Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungale5symbiont
- Outcome
- root colonizatione5
- Value
- 65 %e5
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.

Verbatim
e0“Castor plants subjected to the treatment RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMF exhibited improved growth and production, with a seed yield of 2168 kg ha −1”
e5“Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal root colonization reached a maximum of 65 %, with spore densities attaining 120 per 100 g of soil”
Claim · model-written summary
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal spore density reached 120 per 100 g of soil in castor plots
- Taxon
- Castor
Ricinus communise0 - Interactor
- Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungale5symbiont
- Outcome
- spore densitiese5
- Value
- 120 per 100 g of soile5
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.

Verbatim
e0“Castor plants subjected to the treatment RD of N & K + 50 % P + CPLM @ 5 t ha −1 + AMF exhibited improved growth and production, with a seed yield of 2168 kg ha −1”
e5“Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal root colonization reached a maximum of 65 %, with spore densities attaining 120 per 100 g of soil”
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