A review of visual soil evaluation techniques for soil structure

Soil structure forms a key component of soil quality, and its assessment by semi‐quantitative visual soil evaluation (VSE) techniques can help scientists, advisors and farmers make decisions regarding sampling and soil management. VSE techniques require inexpensive equipment and generate immediate results that correlate well with quantitative measurements of physical and biochemical properties, highlighting their potential utility. We reviewed published VSE techniques and found that soils of certain textures present problems and a lack of research into the influence of soil moisture content on VSE criteria. Generally, profile methods evaluate process interactions at specific locations within a field, exploring both intrinsic aspects and anthropogenic impacts. Spade methods focus on anthropogenic characteristics, providing rapid synopses of soil structure over wider areas. Despite a focus on structural form, some methods include criteria related to stability and resiliency. Further work is needed to improve existing methods regarding texture influences, on‐farm sampling procedures and more holistic assessments of soil structure.     

企业无力清偿欠薪的法律应对：基于香港的经验

1980—1982年经济危机爆发后，香港因大量企业倒闭引发欠薪浪潮，欠薪优先权机制出现失灵。以国外经验为模本，香港构设了欠薪保障基金制度。该制度依托完善的法律程序将欠薪纳入专门基金予以垫付，并逐渐提高垫付标准。这种法律设计特点鲜明，实际运行数据也证明比较成功。这为解决当前农民工极端讨薪事件频发、欠薪问题季节性爆发的顽疾，提供了极具参考价值的制度化思路。我国应当鼓励地方探索和构建企业欠薪保障制度。     

高校图书馆如何提升考研信息咨询服务的探讨

本文分析了考研信息服务需求的特点,并结合实际,深入探索考研信息途径,以及完善考研咨询服务等方面进行了初步探讨。     

夏季积层混合云降水的宏微观特征及人工增雨可播性研究

为了使FY-2C/D 卫星资料反演云系微物理特征参数更好地应用于人工影响天气作业中，利用2010 年8 月17—19 日山西夏季积层混合云降水过程的雷达、卫星、机载云物理探测平台的综合探测资料，对云系演变特征、人工增雨的可播性以及催化效果进行分析。结果表明：云系维持时间达35 h，17日白天到夜间云层不断增厚，云粒子有效半径(Re)稳定变化较小，降水少，云系的自然降水过程较弱，具有较好的增雨作业潜力。8 月17 日白天云顶温度-10℃，云滴有效半径小于12 μm，云系密实，云中过冷水含量丰沛，大粒子与冰晶含量较少；夜晚在高云的播种效应之下，产生较大降水；持续稳定的中低层状云系存在较好的增雨作业机会。综合分析可知，适宜于这次夏季积层混合云降水人工催化条件的卫星判据为：云系厚度大于2 km，云顶温度-10~-20℃，云顶云粒子有效半径小于15 μm。     

The installation of underground pipelines: effects on soil properties

Since the 1970s a network of underground pipes, up to 1200 mm diameter, has been installed in the UK to transmit crude oil to refineries and gas from onshore terminals for distribution. Chosen routes are subject to significant constraints. Current techniques for pipe installation involve topsoil removal and storage. Trench depth is set to allow a cover of 1200 mm overburden after pipes have been installed. The heavy machinery involved results in severe compaction of exposed subsoil. Subsoil is loosened comprehensively and topsoil replaced. Existing field drains are reconnected, and, if necessary, new drains with gravel backfill installed. Pipe installation usually takes place between April and October. Preventative measures to limit compaction during installation are not a practical option. If subsequent arable crops or grass are poorer or drainage more defective than before disturbance, the loss is assessed and compensation paid. To determine the cause of the loss >60, investigations have been made throughout the UK. Soil physical properties were assessed in an open trench using visual and tactile methods. Consistently, severe compaction in the subsoil was identified as the cause of poor crop growth or drainage; it was not observed in the topsoil. Specific recommendations for remedial action were made based on location, depth and severity of the compaction. These included the installation of additional land drains, increasing the amount of gravel above the drains, or further subsoil loosening orientated to cross gravel backfill. After appropriate remedial action, net compensation for crop losses was frequently small or negligible.     

定向出菇技术对香菇产量和品质的影响

为了摸清定向出菇新技术对香菇(Lentinula edodes)产量和品质的影响,以传统免割保水膜袋法为对照,开展了定向出菇新技术的出菇试验。试验选用2个香菇品种L808和兴农1号,统计香菇产量,测量子实体形态的变化。结果表明,定向出菇新技术在产量上的表现因品种而异,对于品种L808,采用2种栽培方式,其产量持平;而对于品种兴农1号,采用定向出菇技术栽培的产量显著高于传统免割保水膜袋法;新技术在单菇重、菌盖直径等子实体形态特征指标方面优于传统的免割保水膜袋法。研究表明定向出菇新技术可用于香菇栽培。     

Maize defence mechanisms against the European corn borer,Ostrinia nubilalis Hübner (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

Maize is arguably the most widely grown crop in the world, but it is often associated with one of its major insect pests, the European corn borer (ECB). The damage caused by this species to maize production is generally variable, but in many cases it is economically significant. This review paper provides an overview of the research findings on the natural plant defence mechanisms against ECB larvae published till now. What is resistance and how it is achieved, what is the chemical response of maize plants to insect feeding and how tolerance can be increased. A short introduction in breeding for resistance and a discussion if the mentioned traits can be used in conventional breeding in order to create maize hybrids less affected by ECB are given.     

援非农业技术示范中心可持续发展途径思考

中国援非农业技术示范中心陆续完成技术合作阶段,并逐步进入可持续发展期。顺利完成这个过渡期,需要前期大量的准备工作,如:中心选址、项目内容确定、专家遴选、项目设计及认真的实施过程等。     

茶和天下语境下历史典故的重温与传播——以“以茶代酒”为例

中华茶文化历史源远流长,文化内容博大精深,是中国文化乃至世界文化重要的组成部分。然而,历史茶文化尤其是历史典故,大多需要重新解读,只有将历史与现实结合起来,有针对性且有说服力地赋予新的时代内涵,才能扩大其在世界范围的价值认同。基于此,本文以“以茶代酒”为例,将其置于茶和天下的语境下,在重温这一历史典故的基础上,从增加中华茶文化魅力,促进历史茶文化的传播的角度出发,分析探讨了以茶代酒的当代价值或中华茶文化核心价值的当代体现,并根据全球化与茶文化传播的需要,从增强自信性、构建“同型性”、抢占先机性、设计备选性等方面,提出了如何通过以茶代酒,推动中华茶文化核心价值实现的相关策略。