Nitrate and bromide contents of glasshouse radish as affected by soil content and global radiation

Abstract

Samples (208) of radish (Raphanus sativus L.) foliage and root were collected from commercial glasshouses. Simultaneously corresponding soil samples were taken. Both plant and soil samples were analysed for nitrate and bromide.

The nitrate contents of foliage and root are affected by global radiation and by nitrate content of the soil. An interaction between the two factors was found; It indicated that soil nitrate content had a considerable effect in summer, but much less so in winter under poor light conditions, when the level of nitrate in the crop is high regardless of the nitrogen status of the soil. To study the effect of radiation on nitrate content of radish in summer it was found best to consider the cumulative amount of radiation during 10 days before harvest; in winter, a period of 20–30 days was more suitable.

The bromide content of foliage and root (highest values being resp. 390 and 73 mg Br per kg fresh product) was correlated with the concentration of bromide in the 1:2 volume soil extract. An increase of 1 mmol NO₃ per 1 soil extract lowered the Br content of fresh radish roots by 5.8 mg Br per kg.     

The effect of gamma‐radiation on the release of carbon dioxide from fresh soil

Abstract

The release of CO₂ from fresh soil at medium moisture was examined for 14 days after the application of gamma‐radiation over the range 0.025 ‐ 10 Mrad. All doses stimulated the release of CO₂ compared with non‐irradiated soil, but there was no extra yield of gas between 4 and 10 Mrad. Rapid evolution occurred during irradiation and over the next 24 hours, but towards the end of incubation both irradiated and untreated soil produced CO₂ at similar rates.

Studies to elucidate the origin of CO₂ indicated that the contribution from enzymes was predominant up to 2 Mrad, but at 10 Mrad, 45% of the gas could be formed by radiolytic decarboxylation of soil organic matter. Consequently, heavy irradiation of soil cannot stop production of CO₂, and if high concentrations do interfere with the application of radiation to specific soil research investigations, the gas should be displaced or allowed to diffuse from the sample.     

Willow production related to climatic variations in Southern Sweden

The aim of this study is to quantify the variations of energy forestry production at different locations in south Sweden that can be expected because of variations in climate only. The growth of first‐year shoots of willow (Salix viminalis) is simulated by means of a model based on photosynthesis. The production is examined over a 15‐year period and at 13 different locations. The mean yearly stem production ranged between 10.0 tonnes of dry matter per hectare and year at Helsingborg and 6.5 tonnes per hectare and year at Hagshult. The yearly variation was within ±25 % for sites located in the inland areas while those at the coast generally showed variations within ±15%. On a regional basis, Skåne had the highest mean production with 9.4 tonnes per hectare and year while the production of the Mälardalen region was about 13% lower. The difference in production between Mälardalen and Östergötland was about 2%. A sensitivity analysis showed that the growth response of clones to temperature might be an important selection criterion when aiming at increasing the production.     

基于外间隙模型的脉冲星高能辐射研究——以类Crab脉冲星PSR J2229+6114为例

脉冲星物理因脉冲星具有极高的密度、极强的磁场强度等极端物理环境而成为天体物理研究的热点.在两极辐射外间隙模型的基础上,对模型进行了如下考虑:①就对产生过程对脉冲星外间隙厚度因子的限制进行了深入分析;②考虑了脉冲星磁倾角对加速带电粒子运动的影响,计算了带电粒子投射角;③采用了新的计算伽玛射线辐射立体角的方法.在此基础上,将改进的模型运用到Fermi LAT新观测到的类Crab脉冲星(Crab-like Pul-sar):PSR J2229+6114,计算结果表明改进的外间隙模型能够较好的解释这颗脉冲星观测到的能谱和光变曲线.     

Correlation between intercepted radiation and yield of potato crops infested by Phytophthora infestans in central Africa

It became apparent from chemical late blight control data on large numbers of genotypes of the Rwandese late blight screening programme, that yields were linearly related to the amount of intercepted radiation by the crop. Measures which affected the total amount of intercepted radiation such as the use of contact and systematic fungicides, or of different genotypes, did not affect the radiation use efficiency of the canopy. Genotypes that started to tuberize at relatively low values of intercepted radiation partly escaped the effect of late blight infection of the foliage on tuber yields. This characteristic could be useful to identify early late blightresistant genotypes for central Africa, where farmers grow two crops per year and earliness is required.Samenvating De chemische bestrijding van de aardappelziekte in grote aantallen genotypen van het Rwandese veredelingsprogramma voor aardappelziekteresistentie heeft aangetoond dat opbrengsten zich lineair verhouden tot de hoeveelheid door het gewas opgevangen zonnestraling. Maatregelen die van invloed waren op de totale hoeveelheid opgevangen straling, zoals het gebruik van contact- of systemische schimmelbestrijdingsmiddelen, of van verschillende genotypen, waren niet van invloed op het rendement van het gebruik van zonnestraling door het blad. Genotypen die een knolaanleg vertoonden bij verhoudingsgewijze lage waarden van opgevangen straling, ontsnapten gedeeltelijk aan het effect van bladaantasting op knolopbrengst. Dit kenmerk zou van nut kunnen zijn om vroege genotypen te zoeken met resistentie tegen de aardappelziekte in centraal Afrika, waar vroegheid van belang is omdat boeren twee gewassen per jaar telen.     

Development of X-ray computed tomography for live standing cattle

An X‐ray computed tomography (CT) system for live standing cattle was developed for studying the meat yield, carcass composition and so on. The gantry contained three X‐ray tubes and detectors that corresponded to each X‐ray tube. The system was able to operate while the animal remained standing. The scan area had a diameter of 900 mm. The Musculus longissimus and Musculus trapezius areas, and the back fat thickness in the CT image were evaluated and compared to the actual cross‐section of the carcass using eight cattle. The differences among the muscles, and the subcutaneous and intermuscular fat were easily recognized. The correlation coefficient between the CT image and the actual carcass photograph of the M. longissimus area and the back fat thickness was high (r = 0.84, r = 0.93, P < 0.01). The present study demonstrated that muscle, fat and bone can be clearly imaged from a live standing animal using X‐ray equipment.     

A COMPARISON OF THE ROSTROCAUDAL OPEN MOUTH AND ROSTRO 10° VENTRO-CAUDODORSAL OBLIQUE RADIOGRAPHIC VIEWS FOR IMAGING FLUID IN THE FELINE TYMPANIC BULLA

Fluid within the tympanic bulla is an indication of middle ear disease. Radiography has a relatively low accuracy for the detection of soft tissue opacification in the tympanic bulla, and the most useful radiographic projection, the rostrocaudal open mouth (RCd (open mouth)), is technically difficult to perform in dogs and cats. An alternative projection for the feline tympanic bulla, the rostro 10 degrees ventro-caudodorsal oblique (R10 degrees V-CdDO), was compared to the RCd (open mouth) in 41 feline cadaver heads with the tympanic bullae randomly filled with KY jelly. Computed tomography was used as the gold standard. Each tympanic bulla was recorded as being positive or negative for soft tissue opacification. Although there was no significant difference between the accuracy of the two views, the R10 degrees V-CdDO was subjectively more accurate and easier to perform, and in a live patient may be performed without the need for general anesthesia. The R10 degrees V-CdDO projection is a good alternative to the RCd (open mouth) projection for detecting otitis media in the cat.     

三唑酮种衣剂对小麦白粉菌侵染和非侵染位点硅等元素含量的影响

 借助扫描电子显微镜-X射线能谱分析方法从超微结构和元素水平观测了三唑酮种衣剂包衣处理和空白对照的小麦幼苗上白粉病菌侵染及非侵染位点硅等元素含量的变化。结果表明,接种后20~36 h内三唑酮种衣剂处理的麦苗侵染位点细胞内元素硅含量由5.204%上升为42.064%,非侵染位点由5.821%上升为12.342%;空白对照中侵染位点元素硅含量由低于检测水平上升为17.388%,非侵染位点接种后36 h时为19.460%。在处理和空白对照的麦苗上侵染和非侵染位点均检测到了含量不等的磷、硫、氯等元素存在。     

同步辐射软X射线对家蚕生理生化性状的影响

采用一定剂量同步辐射（ＳＲ）软Ｘ射线辐照催青卵及蚕蛹,利用ＰＡＧＥ对蚕卵及蛹子代的蛋白质和酯酶同工酶进行分析,结果发现谱带数目及活性的变化,茧质调查与对照相比也有差异。首次证明ＳＲ软Ｘ射线对家蚕的生理生化性状有一定影响     

PET/CT FOLLOWING INTENSITY-MODULATED RADIATION THERAPY FOR PRIMARY LUNG TUMOR IN A DOG

A primary lung tumor in a dog treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy was imaged approximately 6 weeks and 1-year posttreatment with combined positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography, utilizing the radiotracers 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose and 18F-fluorothymidine. These two tracers allowed discrimination of tumor from inflammation, and demonstrated spread of tumor along airways over time after treatment. Fusion of functional imaging with anatomic imaging is a useful tool, particularly in the field of oncology, with the potential for PET markers that delineate tumor from normal or reactive tissue, and potential or actual response to therapy.