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Copper sulfate causes greater toxicity and growth inhibition in grapevine seedlings compared to copper chloride in different vineyard soils

Okbagaber Andom https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3480-394X A B , Ajigul Mamut A , Xueqi Guo A , Wenbo Bai C , Yohannes Kebede A , S K Gregory Zackariah A , Komlanvi Jacob Maneh A , Qingjie Li A , Zhaojun Li https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8502-8496 A * and Jianquan Huang D *
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A State Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Arid and Semi-arid Arable Land in Northern China, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China.

B Department of Land Resources and Environment, Hamelmalo Agricultural College, Keren, Eritrea.

C Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China.

D Tianjin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Tianjin 300192, China.


Handling Editor: Irshad Bibi

Soil Research 63, SR25007 https://doi.org/10.1071/SR25007
Submitted: 21 January 2025  Accepted: 17 July 2025  Published: 8 August 2025

© 2025 The Author(s) (or their employer(s)). Published by CSIRO Publishing

Abstract

Context

Understanding copper (Cu) toxicity and distribution is crucial for mitigating its accumulation in vineyards and ensuring safe grape production.

Aim

This study investigated the dynamics and stability of Cu forms and the effects on grapevine growth through a 112-day incubation pot experiment under greenhouse conditions.

Method

Exogenous Cu was applied at three concentrations – control (0), low (1.5×: CuCl-1, CuSO-1) and high (3×: CuCl-2, CuSO-2) – of the Chinese national standard screening values (GB15618-2018) in two vineyard soils in China. After 112 days of ageing, uniform grapevine seedlings were transplanted into experimental pots.

Key results

The stability of exogenous Cu was mainly affected by soil type and Cu salt. In red soil, Cu was predominantly found in the acid-soluble fraction, reaching a peak of 86.67% under CuSO-2. Black soil showed a balanced distribution, with 47.71% in acid-soluble and 51.675% reducible fractions. The CuSO-2 lowered soil pH by 20.95% (5.47–4.32) in red soil and 7.49% (7.33–6.78) in black soil. Structural equation modelling revealed that Cu distribution was affected by total Cu, organic matter and pH. Low Cu concentrations promoted seedling growth in black soil; while high concentrations inhibited growth in red soil, peaking at 77.45% inhibition under CuSO-2.

Conclusion

This study reveals that exogenous Cu stability in vineyard soils is strongly influenced by soil type and type of Cu salt applied, affecting grapevine seedling growth, and highlights the need for targeted remediation strategies.

Implications

This study establishes a robust scientific foundation for managing Cu contamination in vineyard soils and guides future research.

Keywords: Community Bureau of Reference (BCR), Cu fractions, Cu stability, exogenous Cu, inhibition rate, mobility factor, soil type, vineyard soil.

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