不同坡度下玉米生长期紫色土坡面径流及其可溶性有机碳流失特征

为探明紫色土横垄坡面径流与可溶性有机碳流失对不同坡度的响应特征,通过径流小区和野外人工模拟降雨相结合的方法,探讨了不同坡度条件下玉米各生育期地表径流、壤中流及其可溶性有机碳(DOC)流失特征。结果表明:玉米各生育期同一降雨时间段地表径流量均表现为20°>15°>10°,壤中流径流量却表现为10°>15°>20°。不同坡度下,玉米生育期地表径流量大小总体表现为苗期>成熟期>拔节期>抽雄期,壤中流量整体表现为抽雄期>拔节期>苗期>成熟期。玉米各生育期地表径流DOC质量浓度均表现为20°>15°>10°,不同坡度下玉米生育期地表径流DOC质量浓度表现为苗期>拔节期>成熟期>抽雄期。苗期、拔节期和成熟期壤中流DOC质量浓度大小表现为10°>15°>20°,不同坡度下玉米生育期壤中流DOC质量浓度的总体表现为苗期最大,抽雄期最小。玉米各生育期地表径流DOC迁移通量大小均表现为20°>15°>10°,不同坡度地表径流DOC迁移通量均表现为苗期>成熟期>拔节期>抽雄期;玉米各生育期壤中流DOC迁移通量大小均表现为10°>15°>20°,不同坡度下壤中流DOC迁移通量与地表径流一致。研究结果可为不同坡度条件下玉米生长期坡面径流损失和有机碳流失调控提供理论依据。     

不同坡度下玉米生长期紫色土坡面径流及其

为探明紫色土横垄坡面径流与可溶性有机碳流失对不同坡度的响应特征,通过径流小区和野外人工模拟降雨相结合的方法,探讨了不同坡度条件下玉米各生育期地表径流、壤中流及其可溶性有机碳（DOC）流失特征。结果表明：玉米各生育期同一降雨时间段地表径流量均表现为20° > 15° > 10°,壤中流径流量却表现为10° > 15° > 20°。不同坡度下,玉米生育期地表径流量大小总体表现为苗期 > 成熟期 > 拔节期 > 抽雄期,壤中流量整体表现为抽雄期 > 拔节期 > 苗期 > 成熟期。玉米各生育期地表径流DOC质量浓度均表现为20° > 15° > 10°,不同坡度下玉米生育期地表径流DOC质量浓度表现为苗期 > 拔节期 > 成熟期 > 抽雄期。苗期、拔节期和成熟期壤中流DOC质量浓度大小表现为10° > 15° > 20°,不同坡度下玉米生育期壤中流DOC质量浓度的总体表现为苗期最大,抽雄期最小。玉米各生育期地表径流DOC迁移通量大小均表现为20° > 15° > 10°,不同坡度地表径流DOC迁移通量均表现为苗期 > 成熟期 > 拔节期 > 抽雄期;玉米各生育期壤中流DOC迁移通量大小均表现为10° > 15° > 20°,不同坡度下壤中流DOC迁移通量与地表径流一致。研究结果可为不同坡度条件下玉米生长期坡面径流损失和有机碳流失调控提供理论依据。     

紫色土坡耕地可溶性有机碳径流迁移特征

为探明紫色土坡耕地可溶性有机碳(dissolved organic carbon,DOC)的径流迁移特征,该文通过具有壤中流观测功能的径流小区观测地表径流和壤中流的可溶性有机碳(DOC)迁移。结果表明,径流方式对紫色土坡耕地径流DOC迁移质量浓度具有明显影响。地表径流过程中DOC质量浓度随降雨历时逐渐降低,而壤中流过程DOC质量浓度则表现出先升后降而后趋于稳定的趋势。暴雨和大雨地表径流和壤中流过程中DOC质量浓度均表现出不同的变化特征。暴雨地表径流过程DOC初始质量浓度高,衰减快,壤中流DOC质量浓度高、峰值出现较早。2010、2011年2a内地表径流和壤中流平均累积径流量分别为61.2、300.3mm,平均径流系数为7.7%和37.6%。2a内次降雨产流事件中地表径流和壤中流DOC平均质量浓度分别为3.9和3.4mg/L,壤中流DOC年平均迁移通量为105.2mg/m2,年平均负荷达1007.6mg/m2,约为地表径流的4.8倍,壤中流携带DOC损失是紫色土坡耕地DOC径流迁移的主要方式。土层温度是影响壤中流DOC质量浓度季节性变化的重要因素,二者具有显著的负相关性(P<0.05),而土层温度对地表径流DOC质量浓度季节性变化无显著影响。该研究可为调控紫色土坡耕地DOC流失提供一定的参考。     

次降雨过程中侵蚀泥沙分形维数的变化特征

采用室内人工模拟降雨试验,设计试验坡度为10°、15°、20°、25°,降雨强度为90和120 mm/h,坡长为5和7m,研究不同降雨条件下降雨过程中侵蚀泥沙分形维数的变化特征。结果表明:1)侵蚀泥沙分形维数与黏粒、粉粒体积分数呈极显著正相关,与砂粒体积分数呈极显著负相关;2)侵蚀泥沙分形维数随降雨强度增强有减小趋势,受坡度、坡长影响变化规律不明显,在5 m坡长条件下,侵蚀泥沙分形维数随着降雨历时的延长有先降低后升高趋势,7 m坡长条件下,10°、15°坡度情况下,侵蚀泥沙分形维数随降雨历时变化规律不明显,而在20°、25°坡度情况下,侵蚀泥沙分形维数有随降雨历时增大趋势;3)坡度为10°的条件下,细沟出现后侵蚀泥沙分形维数明显小于细沟出现前,在坡度为15°、20°、25°条件下,细沟出现后侵蚀泥沙分形维数明显高于细沟出现前。     

雨强和坡度对红壤坡耕地地表径流及壤中流的影响

地表径流和壤中流是坡面重要水文过程,雨强和坡度是影响坡面地表径流和壤中流产流主要因素。为研究降雨强度和地表坡度对坡耕地地表径流和壤中流的影响,该文采用人工模拟降雨试验法,在长3.0 m、宽1.5 m、深0.5 m土槽,设计4个不同坡度(5°、10°、15°、20°)和3个不同雨强(30、60、90 mm/h)对红壤坡耕地地表径流及壤中流产流过程进行模拟试验。结果表明:1)壤中流开始产流时间滞后于地表径流,降雨强度从30到90 mm/h,地表径流、壤中流产流开始时间均随雨强增大而减小,壤中流比地表产流开始滞后时间随着雨强增大先增大后趋于稳定;2)地表径流强度随雨强增大而增大,壤中流初始径流强度随雨强增大而增大,不同雨强下壤中流径流峰值相近;3)地表径流和壤中流产流过程曲线有明显差异,地表径流产流过程线先增大后趋于稳定,壤中流产流过程线呈抛物线型即先增大后减小;4)从5°到20°,地表产流开始时间随坡度增大而减小,壤中流产流开始时间随坡度增大先减小后增大;5)从5°到20°,地表径流强度先增大后减小,10°为转折坡度,壤中流产流峰值随坡度增大而减小,并且随着坡度增大达到壤中流峰值时间不断减小。     

黄土丘陵区不同坡度下土壤有机碳流失规律研究

通过野外径流小区观测与采样分析,研究了自然降雨条件下坡度对土壤有机碳流失的影响.结果表明:在黄土丘陵区,随着坡度增加(10°～30°),其侵蚀强度(A)变化趋势为:A_20°>A_30°>A_15°>A_10°>A_25°,表明在20°和25°之间存在着临界坡度;土壤有机碳流失的变化趋势与侵蚀强度一致,可见有机碳流失主要受侵蚀强度的影响.土壤侵蚀造成了泥沙中有机碳的富集,其平均富集比为2.27～3.74,且富集比随着侵蚀强度和坡度增大而减小.土壤有机碳流失程度与降雨特征值PI₃₀呈幂函数关系.减少地表径流和土壤侵蚀是降低土壤有机碳流失的关键.     

模拟降雨下不同坡度土壤坡面产流产沙特征及磷和钾素流失研究

采用室内模拟降雨研究了不同坡度对土壤坡面产流产沙特征及其养分流失的影响。结果表明:在降雨条件下,初始产流时间随坡度的增加而趋于提前,初始产流时间变化范围为0.63~1.62 min,说明坡面产流时间因坡面坡度的增加而缩短。不同坡度条件下径流强度随降雨历时的增加而增加,在降雨历时前20 min,径流强度急剧增加,降雨历时20 min以后,径流强度增加趋势趋于平稳,径流强度遵循幂函数变化规律;不同坡度条件下入渗强度随降雨历时的增加而降低,在降雨历时前20 min,入渗强度急剧降低,降雨历时20 min以后,入渗强度降低趋势趋于平稳,坡面入渗强度随时间则呈对数函数变化。不同坡度下径流量均随降雨历时呈“增加—稳定”趋势（单峰曲线,抛物线规律）,在整个降雨过程中,径流量随坡度的增加而增加,在0~20 min内,径流量随降雨历时的增加陡然上升趋势,20~40 min,不同坡度条件下土壤泥沙侵蚀量均达到最大值,40 min以后泥沙侵蚀量随降雨历时的增加呈现基本平稳趋势,泥沙侵蚀量中DP,K⁺,SEP和SEK均随着坡度的增加而增加。不同坡度条件下,泥沙量与侵蚀泥沙中养分的含量均存在不同程度的正相关关系,其中坡面坡度为20°,25°和30°时,侵蚀泥沙养分含量与泥沙流失量间的相关性明显优于其他坡度,说明侵蚀泥沙量的增加会引起泥沙中各种类养分含量的增加效应,而随着坡度的增加,侵蚀泥沙量与侵蚀泥沙中养分的含量并非均显示出更进一步的相关性。     

放水冲刷条件下工程边坡产流产沙及氮磷输出特征

为揭示工程堆积体平台汇流造成的水沙及氮磷养分流失特征,以矿区堆土场为研究对象,采用室内放水冲刷试验,研究不同上方来水流量(1.7,2.3,2.9 L/min)和坡度(25°,30°,35°)下地表径流、壤中流及侵蚀泥沙产生过程,分别测定氮磷养分浓度并计算流失量及贡献占比。结果表明:蒙东地区覆土排土场边坡产流方式主要为地表径流,随坡度和冲刷流量的增大,地表径流量增大,壤中流量减小。产沙量随坡度的增大先增大后减小,侵蚀产沙的临界坡度在30°附近。地表径流中铵态氮及磷酸盐流失浓度均大于壤中流,硝态氮浓度在冲刷流量较大(2.9 L/min)时低于壤中流。径流中磷酸盐及侵蚀泥沙中氮磷损失均随坡度的增大先增大后减小。冲刷流量越大,地表径流及侵蚀泥沙中的氮、磷流失量越多。径流中养分流失量表现为硝态氮＞铵态氮＞磷酸盐。侵蚀泥沙是磷酸盐的主要输出途径,占流失总量的59.69%以上;氮素流失量仅在坡度30°时表现为侵蚀泥沙中最大,在25°,35°坡面,地表径流为氮素的主要流失途径,小流量(1.7,2.3 L/min)时壤中流输出的氮素次之。     

喀斯特典型坡耕地模拟降雨条件下的土壤侵蚀响应

为了定量研究不同降雨强度、坡度和孔(裂)隙度条件下坡耕地土壤侵蚀响应和空间分布特征,采用人工模拟降雨试验,通过模拟喀斯特典型坡耕地耕作层和微地貌特征以及孔裂隙构造特征,研究土壤侵蚀响应和空间分布特征。结果表明:(1)15,30mm/h降雨强度时地表不产流,水土流失形式为地下漏失;50mm/h降雨强度时地表产流产沙,水土流失也以地下漏失为主,地下径流出现最大值。50mm/h以上降雨强度时,土壤侵蚀逐渐向地表侵蚀转变,地表、地下径流泥沙分配呈负相关;(2)在一定条件下,坡度增大,地表径流泥沙量增加,地下径流量减小,当坡度在10°~15°时地表径流泥沙量急剧增加,25°时坡面产流产沙量达到最大值,其中20°坡面径流泥沙与25°接近;地下泥沙与坡度、孔(裂)隙度间变化规律不明显。(3)径流空间分配特征以地下径流为主,其中90 mm/h降雨强度以地表侵蚀为主。(4)降雨强度、坡度和孔(裂)隙度等因子对地表径流及地下径流的影响程度依次为降雨强度坡度孔(裂)隙度。总之,喀斯特坡耕地以地下漏失为主,地表产流之前随雨强增大而增大,地表径流产生后则反之,极端暴雨(90mm/h)下以地表侵蚀为主;降雨强度对水土流失影响程度最大,其次坡度,再次孔(裂)隙度。     

模拟降雨对亚热带阔叶林土壤坡面产沙产流及养分流失的影响

采用人工降雨方法,研究了不同降雨强度和坡度对亚热带阔叶林土壤坡面产沙产流及养分流失的影响。结果表明:(1)在不同降雨强度下,初始产流时间随坡度的增加趋于提前,随降雨强度的增大产流时间提前,降雨强度对初始产流时间的影响大于坡度变化的影响。(2)在同一坡度条件下,产流强度和平均入渗强度随降雨强度的增加而增加;曲线拟合的结果表明产流强度随时间遵循幂函数变化规律,而坡面入渗强度随时间呈对数函数变化。(3)不同降雨强度下,径流量随降雨历时的变化趋势基本一致,径流量均随降雨历时呈"增加—稳定"趋势,在整个降雨过程中,径流量随坡度的增加而增加,相同坡度下,径流量随着降雨量的增加而增加;降雨初始时刻,坡度对径流量的影响较小,而在降雨后期,降雨强度和坡度对径流量的影响较大;产流率与径流量的变化趋势相反,随降雨历时呈"降低—稳定"趋势,在整个降雨过程中,土壤产流率随坡度的增加而降低,在相同坡度下,产流率随着降雨量的增加而增加。(4)侵蚀泥沙量的变化特征表现为坡度越大,坡面侵蚀泥沙的流失量越大;泥沙侵蚀量随降雨历时的增加而增加,在降雨10min左右达到峰值;在相同坡度和降雨历时下,泥沙侵蚀量随降雨强度的增加而增加;不同坡度下的侵蚀泥沙量在峰值前后与产流历时均呈乘幕函数变化,不同坡度下侵蚀泥沙养分含量与产流历时间的关系均可用幂函数表达。(5)不同坡度条件下,泥沙量与侵蚀泥沙中养分的含量均存在不同程度的正相关关系,其中坡度为15°,20°和25°时,侵蚀泥沙养分含量与泥沙流失量间的相关性明显优于坡度为5°和10°时,说明侵蚀泥沙量的增加会引起泥沙中各类养分含量的增加效应,而不同坡度下的全磷与侵蚀量没有显著的相关关系(P0.05)。     

Soil-profile distribution of primary and secondary plant-available nutrients under conventional and no tillage

Nutrient distributions under no tillage (NT) compared with conventional disk-and-bed tillage (CT) management in the warm, humid region of the southeastern USA need to be assessed so that future placement, quantity, and type of fertilizers can be altered, if necessary, to efficiently match crop demands. We determined soil-profile distributions of pH, N, P, S, K, Ca, Mg, Na, Zn, Fe, Mn, and Cu to a depth of 0.9 m at the end of 8.5 years of continuous CT and NT management on a Weswood silty clay loam (fine, mixed, thermic Fluventic Ustochrept) in southcentral Texas. Most dramatic changes occurred within the 0–0.05 m depth, where soil under NT had lower pH, Fe, and Cu than under CT, but greater P, K, Zn, and Mn. Greater P and K under NT than under CT also occurred below the till-zone (0.15–0.3 m). At a depth of 0–0.3 m, soil under NT contained greater amounts of extractable P, K, Zn, Fe, Mn, and Cu than under CT. Nitrogen fertilization had little effect on nutrient distributions, except resulting in greater extractable K at 0–0.05 m and greater nitrate at 0–0.15 m. Few changes in soil-profile distributions were observed for extractable S, Ca, Mg, and Na. Long-term continuous use of NT on this fine-textured, high-fertility (except for N) soil had no apparent adverse effects on nutrient distributions relative to CT, but enhanced conservation and availability of P, K, Zn, Fe, Mn, and Cu near the soil surface where crop roots proliferate.     

Assessing the effectiveness of conservation measures: Resolving the “wicked” problem of the Steller sea lion

“Wicked” problems are those that are complex and that change when solutions are applied. Many conflicts in conservation fall into this category. The study approached the problem of how to constrain the apparent wickedness of a problem in the conservation management of a species by using simple empirical indicators to carry out iterative assessment of the risk to a population and to document how this risk evolves in relation to the addition of new data and the implementation of management actions. Effects of high levels of uncertainty within data and also concerning population structure were examined through stochastic simulation and by exploration of scenarios. Historical trends in the example used, the Steller sea lion, showed rapid declines in abundance in some regions during the 1980s. The current total population is 130,000-150,000 Steller sea lions through Alaska and British Columbia and this number has been stable since about 1990 in spite of regional differences in population dynamics. Regional differences in the sequence of changes in the number of pups and non-pups, suggested that an internal re-distribution of juveniles could have happened between 1980 and 1990. Current productivity also appears close to the long-term mean. Stochastic population projection using various scenarios showed that, based upon this history, the risk of extinction for the population has declined and is below reasonable thresholds for considering the population to be endangered. The trends in risk suggest that management actions taken since 1990 have probably been effective. Consequently, the conservation management objectives for the Steller sea lion are probably being met. The approach provides a mechanism, based upon experience and scenario analysis, for exploring future policy options and may help to constrain the debate amongst stakeholders about the cost-benefit trade-offs associated with different options.     

Enhanced establishment and growth of giant cardon cactus in an eroded field in the Sonoran Desert using native legume trees as nurse plants aided by plant growth-promoting microorganisms and compost

To evaluate the feasibility of long-term desert reforestation technology of mixed vegetation, cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) seedlings from indoor and outdoor nurseries were planted in the field adjacent to one seedling of potential legume nurse trees: mesquite amargo (Prosopis articulata), yellow palo verde (Parkinsonia microphylla), and blue palo verde (Parkinsonia florida). Some of the planting holes were also supplemented with common dairy compost. Additionally, the combinations of legume tree–cactus were inoculated with either a consortium of desert arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB; the diazotroph Azospirillum brasilense Cd, and the phosphate solubilizer Paenibacillus sp.), or a mixture of all. The field experiments were evaluated periodically during 30 months for survival and growth. Cardons reared in an outdoor screen house survived better in the field than those reared in a controlled growth chamber and hardened later outdoors. Association with any legume nurse tree increased survival and enhanced growth of untreated cardons. For cardons growing alone, application of either compost, AM fungi, and all the treatments combined increased survival. For these plants, no treatment affected plant growth during the first 3 months after transplanting. Later, all treatments, except for AM fungi, enhanced plant growth. However, only 2 years after transplanting the enhanced growth effect of AM fungi was also significant. In the presence of the legume nurse trees, transient positive effects on cardon growth were recorded. General evaluation after 30 months of cultivation showed that the treatments positively affected cardon growth when growing alone or in combination only with mesquite amargo but not with the other two legume trees. This study proposes that young legume trees have the capacity to enhance survival and growth of cardon cactus, depending on the legume cactus combination. Additional treatments such as compost or PGPB can either amplify the effect or else attenuate it.     

Karyotypic and genome size variation in Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. (pigeonpea) and some wild relatives

Detailed karyotypes and 4C DNA amounts have been studied in five cultivars of Cajanus cajan and 20 species belonging to Cajanus, Rhynchosia, Dunbaria, Flemingia and Paracalyx. C. cajan shows intraspecific variability and its karyotype is most similar to that of C. cajanifolius (sect. Cajanus) in the morphology and number of satellite chromosomes and the lack of any correlation between chromosome size within the complement and asymmetry. Karyotypes of C. lineatus and C. sericeus belonging to sect. Atylia are similar with respect to maximum r-index and the ratio of longest and shortest chromosomes in their respective complements. C. acutifolius (sect. Frutocosa) is distinct in having a very low ratio (1.44) between the longest and the shortest chromosomes, while in C. albicans, C. goensis, C. scarabaeoides (sect. Cantharospermum) there is no chromosome pair with r-index >2.0. C. mollis and C. volubilis (sect. Volubilis) show similarity with regard to ratio between the longest and the shortest chromosomes and a distinct chromosome pair with an arm ratio of 2.7 and C. platycarpus is distinct (sect. Rhynchosoides) in having the smallest ratio (1.36) between the longest and the shortest chromosomes. 4C DNA amounts in Cajanus and Rhynchosia vary between 3.28 pg to 11.69 pg and 4.92 pg to 11.13 pg respectively, while in Dunbaria, Flemingia and Paracalyx these vary between 4.70 and 7:06 pg. In the genus Cajanus karyotypic features and 4C DNA amounts agree with the sectional classification and bring out a close relationship between C. cajan and C. cajanifolius. This is supported by studies based on seed protein patterns, isozyme analysis, trypsin and chymotrypsin inhibitor patterns, RFLP and RAPD data and crossability relationships. A clear relation between DNA amount and abnormalities effecting the extent of pairing and recombination in interspecific hybrids shows the importance of this study in developing future breeding programme involving C. cajan and its wild relatives that are of potential value.     

Effect of some fungicide seed treatments on the survival of Bradyrhizobium japonicum and on the nodulation and yield of soybean [Glycine max. (L) Merr.]

Several commercial fungicide seed treatments were evaluated for their possible effect on the survival of Bradyrhizobium japonicum on seeds and on the nodulation and yield of soybeans in a greenhouse and a field experiment. quinolate Pro (carbendazim and oxine copper), Vitavax 200FF (carboxin and thiram), and Monceren (pencycuron) had a small effect or no effect on the survival of B. japonicum and on the nodulation and yield of soybeans. They can thus be considered compatible with soybean seed inoculation. Germipro UFB (carbendazim and iprodione), Apron 35J (metalaxyl), and Tachigaren (hymexazol) decreased B. japonicum survival and the nodulation and yield of soybeans and thus cannot be considered compatible with soybean seed inoculation.     

Einfluss der düngungsmethoden auf die entwicklung von zuckerrübenkrankheiten

Während neunjähriger (1994-2002) Untersuchungen in der Versuchsanstalt Ba?cyny (Fahlerde, Fall-Gleyboden, ausgebildet aus leichtem Lehmboden) wurde der Befall mit Krankheiten an der Zuckerrübe in Abhängigkeit von der Düngungsmethode bewertet. Folgende Methoden wurden angewendet: A - Mineraldünger, B - Stalldung und Mineraldünger, C - Stroh-, Gründung und Mineraldünger, D - Kompostdünger und Biopräparate (ökologische Düngung). Auf den Objekten A, B, C wurden bei konstanter Phosphor-Kalium-Düngung die Stickstoffgaben von 0 bis 180 kg.ha^?1 differenziert. Auf dem ökologischen Objekt D ohne Mineraldünger wurden statt Stickstoff die Biopräparate P₅₀₀ und P₅₀₁ verabreicht. Der geringste Befall von Krankheiten wurde an der Zuckerrübe auf jenem Objekt festgestellt, das mit Kompost und den Biopräparaten gedüngt worden war. Im Rahmen der konventionellen Düngungsmethoden wurde allgemein die höchste Intensität der Krankheiten an der mit Stroh, Gründung und Mineraldünger gedüngten Zuckerrübe beobachtet. Ausnahmen von dieser Regel bildete das Vorkommen von echtem Mehltau und Keimlingsfäule. Auf den Objekten A, B, C nahm die Intensität der Krankheiten mit der Steigerung der Stickstoffgabe zu. Auch die auf Objekt D verabreichten Biopräparate stimulierten die Entwicklung der Krankheiten. The effect of various fertilization methods on the diseases of sugar beet was estimated on the basis of nine-year studies (1994-2002) conducted in the Experimental Production Farm in Ba?cyny on loess-based, sedimentary-gley, light-clay soil. The following fertilization methods were applied: A - mineral fertilization, B - mineral and manure fertilization, C - straw, green manure and mineral fertilization, D - ecological compost and biodynamic preparations fertilization. In the objects A, B and C fertilized with phosphorus and potassium, various doses of nitrogen ranging from 0 to 180 kg/ha^?1 were used. In the ecological object D, where mineral fertilization was not used, biodynamic preparations P₅₀₀ and P₅₀₁ were applied instead of nitrogen. The lowest ratio of the diseases of sugar beet was observed in the object fertilized with the compost and biodynamic preparations. In view of the conventional fertilization methods, generally the highest incidence of diseases was noted in the sugar beet fertilized with straw, green manure and mineral fertilizers. The exception was the occurrence of powdery mildew and the black leg. In objects A, B and C the incidence of the diseases increased with the increase in nitrogen doses. The applied biodynamical preparations in the object D stimulated the development of diseases too.     

Prospects for control of Pythium damping-off of lettuce with Trichoderma,Gliocladium and Enterobacter spp.

Summary Damping-off of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) caused by Pythium ultimum was studied in pots containing a non-sterile potting mix in the glasshouse. Fifty P. ultimum sporangia g^-1 compost reduced the plant stand to 15% and shoot dry weight to 18%, but this reduction was totally prevented by applying Trichoderma harzianum at 2×10⁵ viable propagules g^-1 potting mix. Gliocladium virens and Enterobacter cloacae also alleviated the damping-off. E. cloacae did not adversely affect the action of the fungal antagonists. The co-existence of the bacterial and fungal antagonists was revealed on the root surface and inner surface of the testa by scanning electron microscopy, indicating the compatibility of the biocontrol agents.     

细菌、真菌及植物氮营养信号研究进展

氮素吸收代谢是所有生物生命活动的核心部分,因此,各种生物对氮的吸收与同化过程都有精细的调节。这种调节依赖于生物对体内氮素状况信号及体外（生长介质中）氮素信号的感受。过去几十年中,在细菌、真菌中已经对氮素营养信号有了较好的研究,而植物中则相对缓慢,但也有了一定的认识。本文重点比较细菌、真菌及植物中氮信号系统的组成,以期为进一步认识植物中的氮信号接受与转导系统提供启示。     

Aircraft operations near concentrations of birds in Antarctica: The development of practical guidelines

Aircraft operations have the potential to disturb and to impact negatively on bird life. A gradient of increasing behavioural response is evident in birds when exposed to increasing aircraft stimulus. The most major disturbance is likely to lead to impacts on the health, breeding performance and survival of individual birds, and perhaps bird colonies. A process of revision to policies on aircraft operations contained in management plans for a number of specially protected areas in Antarctica by the United Kingdom, accompanied by consultations made within the scientific community through the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) and with operational interests through the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programmes (COMNAP) resulted in new guidelines being adopted by the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties in June 2004. The principal recommendations of the guidelines are that bird colonies should not be overflown below 2000 ft (∼610 m) above ground level and landings within 1/2 nautical mile (∼930 m) of bird colonies should be avoided wherever possible. These guidelines are less stringent and less specific than those that were recommended by the SCAR specialist group on birds, and represent a compromise to accommodate operational needs. While the adoption of clear and consistent guidelines for the operation of aircraft in Antarctica is welcome in that this provides practical advice that is likely to reduce incidences of close aircraft/bird encounters, there remains insufficient knowledge of the interactions between aircraft and birds in Antarctica, and the consequent impacts on individual birds and on bird populations. It is important, therefore, that the guidelines adopted are considered interim, and should be kept under scrutiny with revisions made as new and improved research results appear.     

The abundance of heterocystous blue-green algae in rice soils and inocula used for application in rice fields

Summary Algal populations were quantified (as colony-forming units [CFU] per square centimetre) in 102 samples of rice soils from the Philippines, India, Malaysia and Portugal, and in 22 samples of soil-based inocula from four countries. Heterocystous blue-green algae (BGA) were present in all samples. Nostoc was the dominant genus in most samples, followed by Anabaena and Calothrix. In soils, heterocystous BGA occurred at densities ranging from 1.0 × 10² to 8.0 × 10⁶ CFU/cm² (median 6.4 × 10⁴) and comprised, on average, 9% of the total CFU of algae. Their abundance was positively correlated with the pH and the available P content of the soils. In soil-based inocula, heterocystous BGA occurred at densities ranging from 4.6 × 10⁴ to 2.8 × 10⁷ CFU/g dw (dry weight), comprising only a moderate fraction (average 13%) of the total algae. In most soils, the density of indigenous N₂-fixing BGA was usually higher than that attained by applying recommended rates of soil-based inoculum. Whereas research on the practical utilization of BGA has been mostly directed towards inoculation with foreign strains, our results suggest that attention should also be given to agricultural practices that enhance the growth of indigenous strains already adapted to local environmental conditions.Maître de Recherches ORSTOM (France), Visiting Scientist at IRRI