Lab. Environ. Soil Sci. Meijo Univ.

Professor, Hirotatsu MURANO

All Publications
  1. Ando, K., M. Kasuya, A. Nakao, S. Nakajima, H. Murano, Y. Nakamura, K. Taki, J. Yanai (2023) Factors controlling soil nonexchangeable K and its contribution to crop K uptake in vegetable fields in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Japanese Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 94(3): 163-169 (in Japanese with English abstract).

    DOI: 10.20710/dojo.94.3_163

  2. Shahidin, N.M., I. Roslan, S.H. Kang, K.N. Kamarudin, H. Murano, S.S. Abe (2023) Effects of chicken manure applied with inorganic fertilizer on mango tree nutrition and fruit yield in Northern Peninsular Malaysia. Tropical Agriculture and Development, 67(1): 36-40.

    DOI: 10.11248/jsta.67.36

  3. Shahidin, N.M., I. Roslan, S.S. Zaharah, S.H. Kang, A.A. Elisa, M.N. Malisa, K.N. Kamarudin, H. Murano, S.S. Abe (2022) Soil spatial variation in a sloping mango orchard of Northern Peninsular Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Soil Science, 26: 104-119.
  4. ISSN: 1394-7990

  5. Isoi, T., S. Ishigure, H. Murano and Y. Katayama (2022) Organic paddy cultivation with Chinese milk vetch in winter and chain-weeder. Scientific Reports of the Faculty of Agriculture, Meijo University, 58: 45-50 (in Japanese with English abstract).
  6. ISSN: 09103376

  7. Hosoda, A., M. Kurosaki, K. Kazama, H. Murano, C. Mizota and Y. Niizuma (2022) Correlation between molecular microbial community and nitrogen cycling on ornithogenic soil affected by tsunami in Japan. Ecological Genetics and Genomics, 23: 100114.
  8. DOI: 10.1016/j.egg.2022.100114

  9. Hayakawa, A., H. Ota, R. Asano, H. Murano, Y. Ishikawa, T. Takahashi (2021) Sulfur-based denitrification in streambank subsoils in a headwater catchment underlain by marine sedimentary rocks in Akita, Japan. frontiers in Environmental Science, 9: 664488.
  10. DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2021.664488

  11. Murano, H., G. Liu, Z. Wang, Y. Tanihira, T. Asahi and T. Isoi (2021) Quantification methods of pyrogenic carbon in soil with soil as a complex matrix: comparing the CTO-375 and Cr2O7 methods. Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 67(4): 380-388.
  12. DOI: 10.1080/00380768.2021.1925960

  13. Murano, H. (2021) Soils of the Chubu Region, in Chapter 8 Chubu Region (Hokuriku/Tokai), Chapter editor; Ogawa, N., S. Asakawa, J. Murasa, A. Watanabe, in The Soils of Japan, Book editor; Hatano, R., H. Shinjo, Y. Takata, World Soils Book Series vol. 28, Series editor; Hartemink, A.E., Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., Singapore, 274-282.

    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-8229-5_8

  14. Mizota, C., P. Khanthavong, T. Hosonoc, A. Okumura, T. Yamanaka and H. Murano (2021) Reworking saltpetre manufacture in Lao PRD: Implications for isotopic fractionation during the historic processes. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, 35: 102747.
  15. DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2020.102747

  16. Hayakawa, A., Y. Funaki, T. Sudo, R. Asano, H. Murano, S. Watanabe, T. Ishida, Y. Ishikawa and S. Hidaka (2020) Catchment topography and the distribution of electron donors for denitrification control the nitrate concentration in headwater streams of the Lake Hachiro watershed. Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 66(6): 906-918.
  17. DOI: 10.1080/00380768.2020.1827292

  18. Shaohua, C., H. Murano, T. Hirano, Y. Hayashi and H. Tamura (2020) Establishment of a novel technology permitting self-sufficient, renewable energy from rice straw in paddy fields. Journal of Cleaner Production, 272: 122721.
  19. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.122721

  20. Asano, K., T. Isoi, H. Murano, A. Azhar, Y.B. Pasolon and H. Ehara(2019)Colonization of roots in sago palm seedlings associated with commercial mycorrhizal inocula. SAGO PALM, 27:9-14.
  21. DOI: 10.57418/sagopalm.27.1_9

  22. Isoi, T., T. Yamada, R. Otsuka, Y. Yokoyama and H. Murano (2019) Investigation of an estimation formula for nitrogen fixing amount using natural 15N abundance in soybean nodules. Bulliten of Rsearch Institute of Meijo University, 24: 93-95 (in Japanese).
  23. Murano, H., H. Noto, S. Fukamatsu, K. Morita and T. Isoi (2019) Dynamics of available nitrogen in paddy soil applied with considerable amount of rice straw - For Understanding soil nitrogen release from methane-generating paddy -. Bulliten of Rsearch Institute of Meijo University, 24: 105-108 (in Japanese).
  24. Murano, H. (2018) Environmental aspects of soil organic matter, especially for adsorption of organic xenobiotics on soil. Pedologist, 66 (2): 32-37 (in Japanese).
  25. DOI: 10.18920/pedologist.62.2_32

  26. Murano, H., K. Suzuki, S. Kayada, M. Saito, N. Yuge, T. Arishiro, A. Watanabe and T. Isoi.(2018)Influence of humic substances and iron and aluminum ions on the sorption of acetamiprid to an arable soil. Science of the Total Environment, 615:1478-1484.
  27. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.09.120

  28. Isoi, T., D. Azuma, N. Kozawa, T. Kuze, J. Katsuragawa and H. Murano (2017) Transition of natural 15N abundance in soybean nodules. Bulliten of Rsearch Institute of Meijo University, 22: 149-152 (in Japanese).
  29. Isoi, T., T. Mori, K. Yoneda and H. Murano (2016) Seasonal fluctuation of available phosphorous and colonization of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in natural farming compared to conventional farming. Bulliten of Rsearch Institute of Meijo University, 21: 165-168 (in Japanese).
  30. Shimizu, M., T. Yamamoto, N. Okabe, K. Sakai, E. Koide, Y. Miyauchi, M. Kurimoto, M. Mochizuki, S. Yoshino-Yasuda, S. Mitsui, A. Ito, H. Murano, N. Takaya and M. Kato (2016) Novel 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoate reductase involved in synthesis of the Japanese sake flavor, ethyl leucate. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 100 (7): 3137-3145.

    DOI: 10.1007/s00253-015-7182-0

  31. Murano, H., Y. Takata and T. Isoi (2015) Origin of the soil texture classification system used in Japan. Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 61 (4): 688-697.

    DOI: 10.1080/00380768.2014.998594

  32. Kazama, K., H. Murano, N. Tomita, A. Hosoda, Y. Niizuma and C. Mizota (2015) Effects of Tsunami on ornithogenic nitrogen in soils at a Black-tailed Gull colony. Ornithological Science, 14 (1): 29-39.

    DOI: 10.2326/osj.14.29

  33. Kazama, K., H. Murano, K. Tsuzuki, H. Fujii, Y. Niizuma and C. Mizota (2013) Input of seabird-derived nitrogen into rice-paddy fields near a breeding/roosting colony of the Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), and its effects on wild grass. Applied Geochemistry, 28: 128-134.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeochem.2012.10.001

  34. Seike, N., M. Sakai, H. Murano, M. Okamoto, T. Saito, I. Narita, Y. Hashimoto, Y. Ikeda, M. Endo and T. Otani (2012) Relationship between dieldrin uptake in cucumber (Cucumis sativus) fruits growing in fields and 50% (v/v) methanol-water extractable residue in soil. Journal of Pesticide Science, 37 (3): 252-257.

    DOI: 10.1584/jpestics.D11-009

  35. Maejima, Y., H. Murano, T. Iwafune, T. Arao and K. Baba (2011) Adsorption and mobility of aromatic arsenicals in Japanese agricultural soils. Soil Science & Plant Nutrition, 57 (3): 429-435.

    DOI: 10.1080/00380768.2011.587202

  36. Saito, T., T. Otani, N. Seike, H. Murano and M. Okazaki (2011) Suppressive effect of soil application of carbonaceous adsorbents on dieldrin uptake by cucumber fruits. Soil Science & Plant Nutrition, 57 (1): 157-166.

    DOI: 10.1080/00380768.2010.551281

  37. Murano, H., T. Otani and N. Seike (2010) Dieldrin-dissolving abilities of the xylem saps of several plant families, particularly Cucurbita pepo L. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 29(10): 2269-2277.

    DOI: 10.1002/etc.288

  38. Mori, S., M. Akiya, K. Yamamura, H. Murano, T. Arao, A. Kawasaki, K. Higuchi, Y. Maeda, M. Yoshiba and T. Tadano (2010) Physiological role of sodium in the growth of the halophyte Suaeda salsa (L.) Pall. under high-sodium conditions. Crop Science, 50 (6): 2492-2498.

    DOI: 10.2135/cropsci2010.02.0119

  39. Murano, H., T. Otani, N. Seike and M. Sakai (2010) Dieldrin uptake and translocation in plants growing in hydroponic medium. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 29 (1): 142-148.

    DOI: 10.1002/etc.10

  40. Sakai, M., N. Seike, H. Murano and T. Otani (2009) Relation between dieldrin uptake in cucumber and solvent extractable residue in soil. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 57 (23): 11261-11266.

    DOI: 10.1021/jf902573k

  41. Murano, H., T. Otani, T. Makino, N. Seike and M. Sakai (2009) Effects of application of carbonaceous adsorbents on pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) uptake of heptachlor epoxide in soil. Soil Science & Plant Nutrition, 55 (2): 325-332.

    DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-0765.2009.00361.x

  42. Murano, H., T. Otani, A. Furubayashi, K. Yamamura, K. Kobayashi and S. Hiradate (2008) Adsorption of herbicidally active degradate 2-(2,4-dichloro-3- methylphenoxy) propanoic acid on an Andosol. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 56 (4): 1350-1357.
  43. DOI: 10.1021/jf0729816

  44. Murano, H., K. Kobayashi and S. Fujihara (2007) Residual activity of clomeprop and its downward movement under laboratory condition. Weed Biology and Management, 7 (4): 201-208.

    DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-6664.2007.00257.x

  45. Murano, H., K. Kobayashi and S. Fujihara (2007) Residual thenylchlor concentration in soil water and its phytotoxic activity in soil. Weed Biology and Management, 7 (3): 158-163.

    DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-6664.2007.00251.x

  46. Murano, H., K. Matsuzaki, H. Shiraishi and M. Wakabayashi (2007) Effects of heavy metals in river waters in Japan on mobility and mortality of Daphnia magna and Oryzias latipes larvae. Fisheries Science, 73 (5): 1078-1086.

    DOI: 10.1111/j.1444-2906.2007.01439.x

  47. Murano, H., T. Yamanaka and C. Mizota (2000) Origin of sulfides and associated sulfates in Neogene sediments along the Kitakami River Basin from northeast Japan: Sulfur isotopic characterization and implications for land consolidation. Pedologist, 44(2): 81-90 (in Japanese with English summary).
  48. DOI: 10.18920/pedologist.44.2_81

All International Conference Presentations
  1. Murano, H., A. Watanabe, T. Isoi (2023) Sorption of organic xenobiotics on soil organic matter requires attention to electrolytes as well as organic matter itself: A case study of acetamiprid. 18th EuChemS International Conference on Chemistry and the Environment; European Chemical Society, June 11-15, 2023, Venice, Italy.
  2. Wang, Z., H. Murano, J.J. Pignatello (2021) Dynamic aggregation of humic acid in the absence and presence of added low-molecular-weight acids. Soil Science Society of America International Annual Meeting;Soil Science Society of America, November, 2021, Salt Lake City, UT, US.
  3. Asano, K., A. Azhar, H. Naito, H. Murano, T. Isoi, M. Takagi, S. Unoki, M. Kikuta, Y. B. Pasolon, B. Abbas, H. Ehara (2018) Growth of sago palm seedlings under different fertilizer management. ISSAAS Congress 2018; International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences. October 12-14, 2018, Sarawak, Malaysia.
  4. Murano, H., M. Sano, S. Orii, T. Isoi (2017) Basic research of effect of soil organic matter on glyphosate sorption onto a soil. The 26th Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society Conference; Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society, September 19-22, 2017, Kyoto, Japan.
  5. Murano, H., K. Suzuki, S. Kayada, M. Saito, N. Yuge, T. Arishiro, A. Watanabe, T. Isoi (2016) A basic study on influence of humic substances and iron and aluminum ions on acetamiprid sorption onto a paddy soil. 252nd American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition; American Chemical Society, August 21-25, 2016, Philadelphia, US.
  6. Nakamura, I., A. Hosoda, Y. Hayashi, T. Hirano, T. Isoi, H. Tamura, H. Murano (2016) Influence of rice straw on bacterial ammonia oxidation in paddy soil. 16th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology; International Society for Microbial Ecology, August 21-26, 2016, Montreal, Canada.
  7. Murano, H., Y. Yamano, N. Suzuki, M. Yasuda, R. Asano, A. Hayakawa, T. Isoi (2016) Investigation of analysis methods for sulfur compounds and their isotopic compostions in soils and sediments. the 26th Goldschmidt Conference; The Geochemical Society and the European Association of Geochemistry, June 26 - July 1, 2016, Yokohama, Japan.
  8. Murano H., M. Takechi, K. Kakishita, T. Isoi, N. Seike, T. Otani (2012) Effects of humic susbstances on adsorption of diledrin in soil. SETAC North America 33rd Annual Meeting; Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. November 11-15, 2012, Long Beach, US.
  9. Otani, T., N, Seike, H. Murano (2012) Plant uptake and translocation of dieldrin:-Role of protein-like materials in xylem sap of Cucurbitaceae-.9th International Phytotechnology Society Conference; International Phytotechnology Society, September 11-14, 2012, Diepenbeek, Belgium.
  10. Kazama, K., K. Tsuzuku, H. Murano, Y. Niizuma, H. Fujii, C. Mizota (2012) Spatial distribution of ornithogenic nitrates and its effects on vegetation at paddy fields near the breeding colony of great cormorants. 5th EAFES International Congress; East Asian Federation of Ecological Societies, March, 2012, Otsu, Japan.
  11. Kazama, K., H. Murano, K. Tsuzuki, H. Fujii, M. Sato, Y. Niizuma and C. Mizota (2012) Effects of seabird-derived nutrients on nearshore aquatic systems at the colony of black-tailed gulls. 39th of annual meeting; Pacific Seabird Groop, February, 2012, Hawaii, US.
  12. Otani, T., H. Murano and N. Seike (2010) Characteristics of substances in xylem saps, which enhance dissolution of dieldrin. SETAC North America 31st Annual Meeting; Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. November 2010, Portland, US.
  13. Maejima, Y., H. Murano, T. Iwafune, T. Arao and K. Baba (2010) Adsorption and leaching of aromatic arsenicals in Japanese agricultural soils. 19th World Congress of Soil Science; International Union of Soil Science. August 2010, Brisbane, Australia.
  14. Murano, H., T. Otani, T. Makino, N. Seike and M. Sakai (2009) Reducing plant uptake of residual persistent pesticide in soil by activated carbon. SETAC North America 30th Annual Meeting; Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. October 2009, New Orleans, US.
  15. Otani, T., N. Seike and H. Murano (2009) Recent technology on phyto-remediation and risk mitigation of POPs. International Seminar on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Residues in the Environments and Their Effects on Food Safety - in Association with Marco - (ISBN: 986-02-0285-0), October 2009, Taichung, Taiwan.
  16. Maejima, Y., H. Murano, T. Arao and K. Baba (2009) Adsorption of Aromatic Arsenicals onto Japanese Agricultural Soils. The Monsoon Asia Agro-Environmental Research Consortium 2009 Symposium, October 2009, Tsukuba, Japan.
  17. Murano, H., T. Otani, N. Seike and M. Sakai (2008) The dieldrin absorption and transportation of plant grown in hydroponic medium. 5th SETAC World Congress; Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, August 2008, Sydney, Australia.
  18. Otani, T., N. Seike, H. Murano and M. Sakai (2008) Phytoextraction of dieldrin by zucchini from soils and the remediation effect on cucumber fruit. 5th SETAC World Congress; Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, August 2008, Sydney, Australia.
  19. Hiradate, S., H. Murano, A. Furubayashi and T. Otani (2008) Adsorption of phenoxyacetates on colloids of a humus-rich Andosol. 5th International Conference; Interfaces Against Pollution, June 2008, Kyoto, Japan.
  20. Murano, H., K. Kobayashi and S. Fujihara (2005) Decrease and residual phytotoxicity of thenylchlor in soil. 20th Asian Pacific Weed Science Society Conference, November 2005, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.