Volume 38 (2024)
Volume 37 (2023)
Volume 36 (2022)
Volume 35 (2021)
Volume 34 (2020)
Volume 33 (2019)
Volume 32 (2018)
Volume 31 (2017)
Volume 30 (2016)
Volume 29 (2015)
Volume 28 (2014)
Volume 27 (2013)
Volume 26 (2012)
Volume 25 (2011)
Volume 24 (2010)
Volume 23 (2009)
Volume 22 (2008)
Soil science
Investigating the Soil Evolution and Microbial Respiration along a Semi-Arid ‎Alluvial Fan in Northeastern Iran

Mahvan Hasanzadeh Bashtian; Alireza Karimi; Adel Sepehr; Amir Lakziyan; Omid Bayat

Volume 37, Issue 5 , November and December 2024, , Pages 733-749

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.2023.83632.1313

Abstract
  Introduction Soils and landforms have a strong relationship and archive evidence of climatic and environmental changes. Alluvial fans are one of the most important landforms in arid and semi-arid regions of Iran. Climate changes in the Quaternary, especially in the late Pleistocene, had a significant ...  Read More

Soil science
Investigating Lead Adsorption Behavior in the Presence of Carbon Dot (Kinetic, Isotherm and Thermodynamics)

J. Sadeghi; A. Lakzian; A. Halajnia; M. Alikhani Moghaddam

Volume 38, Issue 3 , July and August 2024, , Pages 365-351

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.2024.85220.1357

Abstract
  Introduction The rapid growth of technology, industry, and development of cities has led to an increase in heavy metal pollution in freshwater sources and greywater across the world. The use of different adsorbents in order to remove some heavy metals from aquatic environments is a topic that has been ...  Read More

Soil science
The Effect of Funneliformis mosseae Fungus and Acidithiobacillus Application on Some Biochemical Metabolites of Maize (Zea mays L.) Exposed to Salinity Stress

J. Al-Jomah; A. Halajnia; A. Lakzian; A.R. Astaraei

Volume 38, Issue 1 , March and April 2024, , Pages 85-104

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.2023.84667.1339

Abstract
  Introduction Saline soils resulting from natural and/or anthropogenic processes are very diverse and widely distributed under all climates. Soil salinity as a serious environmental problem has negative effects on plant growth and development in arid and semi-arid as well as humid regions. Since increasing ...  Read More

Soil science
Effect of Bacterial Surfactant along with Application of Chelators on Soluble Cadmium in a Calcareous Soil

S. Arabteymori; A. Halajnia; A. Lakzian; F. Nikbin

Volume 36, Issue 1 , March and April 2022, , Pages 53-65

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.2021.71126.1063

Abstract
  Introduction Surfactants as surface-active substances with combined hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties are widely used in various fields. In soil remediation processes these substances can be used to increase the availability of organic and inorganic contaminants to improve microbial decomposition ...  Read More

Soil science
Effects of Silver Nanoparticles on Soil Microbial Activity and Bacterial Populations in a Calcareous Soil Using qPCR

S. Balandeh; A. Lakzian; A. Javadmanesh

Volume 35, Issue 6 , January and February 2022, , Pages 859-843

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.2021.67908.1004

Abstract
  Introduction: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have a broad spectrum of uses, therefore, AgNPs will be released from those products into many different ecosystems. In the last decades, AgNPs have received substantial attention due to their distinctive physical and chemical properties such as high thermal ...  Read More

Soil science
Effects of Fungal Phytases (Aspergillus Strains) on Availability of Phosphorus from Sodium Phytate and Phosphorus Uptake in Corn Plant

T. Valizadeh; A. Lakzian; A. Halajnia; M. Mazhari

Volume 35, Issue 4 , September and October 2021, , Pages 505-517

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.2021.14925.0

Abstract
  Introduction: The deficiency of phosphorus has attracted a lot of attention as one of the most important nutrients for agricultural plants especially in calcareous soils. However, in some soils, organic phosphorous containing 80 percent of total phosphorus in some soils but in most cases, that form of ...  Read More

Introducing Amino Acid and Chitosan Iron Chelates as Available Sources of Iron in Nutrient Solutions by Strategy I and II Plants

atena mirbolook; Mirhasan Rasouli-Sadaghiani; E. Sepehr; A. Lakzian; M. Hakimi

Volume 34, Issue 5 , November and December 2020, , Pages 1061-1079

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v34i5.84738

Abstract
  Introduction: Iron (Fe) is an important micronutrient that plays a role in several crop physiological processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, and synthesis of heme proteins, DNA, RNA, and hormones. The most common Fe source used in agriculture is Fe-EDDHA. However, the usage of this chelate may ...  Read More

Effects of Artificial and Natural Nitrification Inhibitors on Plant Growth Characteristics and Nitrate Uptake by Lettuce

S. Sangsefidi; A. Lakzian; A.R. Astaraei; M. Banayan; M. Mazhari

Volume 34, Issue 2 , May and June 2020, , Pages 423-437

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v34i2.82678

Abstract
  Introduction: Nitrification inhibitors are compounds that slow biological oxidation of ammonium to nitrite by reducing the activity of Nitrosomonas bacteria, without affecting the subsequent oxidation of nitrite to nitrate, either by inhibiting or interfering with the metabolism of nitrifying bacteria. ...  Read More

Benz (a)pyrene Biodegradation Improvement Using the Biosurfactant Producing Bacterial Consortium

S. Soleymani; A. Lakzian; A. Fottovat

Volume 33, Issue 4 , September and October 2019, , Pages 605-619

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v0i0.79076

Abstract
  Introduction: Environmental contamination by crude oil and its various processing products is becoming a common phenomenon which severely damages soil and groundwater resources. Among the constituents of oil waste, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are of environmental concern because of their ...  Read More

Study of Laccase Adsorption Isotherms on Montmorillonite K10 and Zeolite Minerals

Hadiseh Rahmani; Amir Lakzian; Ali reza Karimi; Akram Halajnia

Volume 33, Issue 1 , March and April 2019, , Pages 191-203

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v33i1.76462

Abstract
  Introduction: Laccases are potent enzymes that are capable of oxidizing various phenolic and non-phenolic compounds as well as resistant environmental pollutants. One of the most effective methods for improving their properties, such as increasing the stability of these enzymes and even increasing their ...  Read More

Investigation of the Soil-Landform Relationship in South of Herat, Western Afghanistan

Farsila Mahmoudian; Ali reza Karimi; Amir Lakzian

Volume 32, Issue 5 , November and December 2018, , Pages 905-918

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v32i5.68495

Abstract
  1- Abdelkhalik Ibrahim M.A. 2011. Argillic horizons and clay-sized particles - an alternative interpretation of their dynamics in sola development and across catenas. Ph.D. Thesis, Iowa State University, 127p. 2- Bayat O., Karimzadeh H.R., Karimi A., Eghbal M.K., and Khademi H. 2013. Pedogeomorphic ...  Read More

Effect of three Electron Shuttles on Bioreduction of Ferric Iron in two Acidic and Calcareous soils

Setareh Sharifi; Amir Lakzian; Alireza Astaraei; nasrin ghorbanzadeh

Volume 30, Issue 5 , November and December 2016, , Pages 1646-1661

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v0i0.52030

Abstract
  Introduction: Iron cycle is one of the most important biogeochemical processes which affect the availability of iron in soils. Ferric iron oxides are the most abundant forms of iron in soils and sediments. Ferric iron is highly insoluble at circumneutral pH. Present investigations have shown that the ...  Read More

Calibration of Soil Available Nitrogen and Water Content with Grain Yield of Dry land Wheat

V. Feiziasl; A. Fotovat; A. Astaraei; A. Lakzian; M.A. Mousavi Shalmani; A. Khorasani

Volume 30, Issue 5 , November and December 2016, , Pages 1556-1573

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v0i0.36954

Abstract
  Introduction: Nitrogen (N) is one of the most important growth-limiting nutrients for dryland wheat. Mineral nitrogen or ammonium (NH4+) and nitrate (NO3−) are two common forms of inorganic nitrogen that can serve as limiting factors for plant growth. Nitrogen fertilization in dryland area can increase ...  Read More

The Effects of Arbuscular-Mycorrhizal Fungi and Phosphorous on Arsenic Uptake by Sunflower Plant in Soils Spiked with Arsenite and Arsenate

Saeed Bagherifam; A. Lakzian; A. Fotovat; R. Khorasani

Volume 30, Issue 5 , November and December 2016, , Pages 1502-1514

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v0i0.29795

Abstract
  Introduction: Arsenic is a highly toxic metalloid in group 15 of periodic table. The information on environmental behaviour of arsenic, however, is still scarce. Contamination of soils and water with arsenic and antimony due to their widespread industrial application and mining activities has raised ...  Read More

Potential of Flavobacterium as Biofertilizer to Increase Wheat Yield

H. Asadi Rahmani; A. Lakzian; J. Ghaderi; P. Keshavarz; H. Haghighatnia; K. Mirzashahi; M. R. Ramezanpour; A. Charati Arayi; A. Mohammadi Torkashvand

Volume 30, Issue 1 , March and April 2016, , Pages 125-135

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v30i1.31194

Abstract
  Intoduction: Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are a diverse group of bacteria consisting different species like Pseudomonas, Azotobacter, Azospirillum, Flavobacterium, Bacillus and Serratia with ability of enhancing plant growth and yield by different mechanisms. Flavobacteria are aerobic, ...  Read More

The Effect of EDTA and Citric acid on Soil Enzymes Activity, Substrate Induced Respiration and Pb Availability in a Contaminated Soil

seyed sajjad hosseini; Amir Lakzian; Akram Halajnia

Volume 30, Issue 6 , January and February 2016, , Pages 2032-2045

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v30i6.50232

Abstract
  Introduction: Application of EDTA may increase the heavy metal availability and phytoextraction efficiency in contaminated soils. In spite of that, it might also have some adverse effects on soil biological properties. Metals as freeions are considered to be severely toxic, whereas the complexed form ...  Read More

Evaluation of Spatial-Temporal Variation of Soil Detachment Rate Potential in Rill Erosion, Case study: Doshmanziari Rainfed Lands, Fars province

H. Karimi; A. Lakzian; Gh. haghnia; H. Emami; M. Soufi

Volume 29, Issue 5 , November and December 2015, , Pages 1333-1344

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v29i5.34176

Abstract
  Introduction: Soil erosion by water is one of the most widespread forms of land degradation and it has caused many undesirable consequences in last decades. On steep slopes, rill erosion is the most important type of erosion, which produces sediment and rill flow. It can be also considered as a vehicle ...  Read More

Variations of Ni, Cr and Mn Concentration in Soils Formed Along a Toposequence of Ultrabasic Rocks in Western Mashhad

S. Akbari; Ali reza Karimi; A. Lakzian; A. Fotovat

Volume 29, Issue 2 , May and June 2015, , Pages 477-488

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v0i0.34666

Abstract
  Introduction: Parent materials as one of the main soil formation factors have a great impact on the concentration of heavy metals in the soil. Heavy metals are released to the soil during weathering and pedogenic processes. Ultrabasic rocks are known as the potential natural source of heavy metals, especially ...  Read More

Time Effect on Distribution of Different Fractions of Lead in Polluted Soils

ghodsie hoseinian rostami; Ahmad Gholamalizadeh Ahangar

Volume 27, Issue 5 , November and December 2014, , Pages 1057-1066

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v0i0.22872

Abstract
  Adding heavy metals to soils leads to change of their original distribution pattern. Heavy metals distribution in soils depends upon heavy metal, application level, application time and soil characteristics as well. This investigation was conducted to assess the time effect on distribution of different ...  Read More

Use of Multiple Linear Regression Method for Modelling Seasonal Changes in Stable Isotopes of 18O and 2H in 30 Pouns in Gilan Province

M.A. Mousavi Shalmani; A. Lakzian; A. Khorasani; V. Feiziasl; A. Mahmoudi; A. Borzuee; N. Pourmohammad

Volume 28, Issue 2 , May and June 2014, , Pages 239-252

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v0i0.38008

Abstract
  In order to assessment of water quality and characterize seasonal variation in 18O and 2H in relation with different chemical and physiographical parameters and modelling of effective parameters, an study was conducted during 2010 to 2011 in 30 different ponds in the north of Iran. Samples were collected ...  Read More

The Effect of Aspergillus Isolates on Hydrolysis of Soil Organic Phosphorus (Phytic Acid and Sodium Glycerophosphate)

T. Javaheri; A. Lakzian; P. Taheri; R. Khorasani

Volume 27, Issue 6 , January and February 2014, , Pages 1090-1099

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v0i0.33113

Abstract
  Organic phosphorus is the dominant part of soil phosphorus. Phytic acid and sodium Glycerophosphate are two different forms of soil organic phosphorus. Soil fungi play an important role in the conversion of these compounds into inorganic forms. Among the fungi, Aspergillus is one of the most effective ...  Read More

Determination of Soil and Plant Water Balance and Its Critical Stages for Rainfed Wheat Using Crop Water Stress Index (CWSI)

V. Feiziasl; A. Fotovat; A. Astaraei; A. Lakzian; M.A. Mousavi Shalmani

Volume 28, Issue 4 , September and October 2013, , Pages 804-817

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v0i0.29119

Abstract
  In order to determination of water stress threshold and dryland wheat genotypes water status in different nitrogen managements, this experiment was carried out in split split plot RCBD design in three replications in 2010-2011 cropping year. Treatments included: N application time (whole fertilization ...  Read More

Biodegradation of Normal-Hexadecane in Soil by Pseudomonas and Selected Native Bacteria from Crud Oil Contaminated Regions

S. Saeidi; A. Fotovat; A. Lakzian

Volume 27, Issue 2 , May and June 2013, , Pages 257-265

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v0i0.24351

Abstract
  The biodegradation of normal-hexadecane by bacteria is one of the important aspects of bioremediation. The aim of this study was to investigate degradation of normal hexadacane (with level of contamination, 2500 mg.kg-1) by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida and native bacteria of contaminated ...  Read More

Study and Comparison of Microbial Reduction of Structural Fe (III) in Nontronite, Goethite and Hematite

nasrin ghorbanzadeh; A. Lakzian; Gh. Haghnia; Ali reza Karimi

Volume 27, Issue 2 , May and June 2013, , Pages 351-362

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v0i0.24361

Abstract
  Microbial reduction is an important process that affects properties of ferric clay mineralas and iron biogeochemical cycling in natural environments. Oxyhydroxides and phyllosilicates are two major sources of iron in soils, rocks and sediments that potentially have ability to bioreduced over the time. ...  Read More

Estimation and Mapping Soil Organic Carbon content using Terrain Analysis(Case study: Mashhad, Iran)

A. Lakzian; M. Fazeli Sangani; Alireza Astaraei; A. Fotovat

Volume 27, Issue 1 , March and April 2013, , Pages 180-192

https://doi.org/10.22067/jsw.v0i0.22228

Abstract
  This study was conducted to evaluate using terrain attributes derived from digital elevation model (DEM) as ancillary data to predict soil organic carbon (SOC) by implementing different statistical and geostatistical techniques. A linear regression model (LR), Artificial Neural Network model (ANN), ordinary ...  Read More