Nitrogen,Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilization Interactions on the Photosynthesis of Containerized Citrus Nursery Trees

The objective of this research was to evaluate the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) fertilizer effect on the development of ‘Valencia’ sweet orange nursery trees budded on Rangpur lime rootstocks in a greenhouse using containers. The experiment was a complete (1/5) 5³ factorial randomized blocks design. Treatments comprised five concentrations (g per plant) of N (1.25; 6.25; 11.25; 16.25; 21.25); K (0.42; 3.75; 6.22; 9.34; 12.45); and P (0.19; 0.89; 1.59; 2.29; 2.99). Carbon dioxide assimilation rate (A), transpiration rate (E), stomata conductance (g_s), and internal carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentration (Ci) and water use efficiency (WUE). Reducing sugar, sucrose and starch were evaluated. Response functions were adjusted and nutrient rates for maximum yield were presented. The results indicated that the high levels of N (>16.25 g per plant) interferes negatively on photosynthesis. Potassium at intermediate fertilization levels (from 3.75 to 6.22 g per plant) had positive effects on photosynthesis. But P had little interference on photosynthesis. Carbohydrates levels were not related to nutrients fertilized.     

Effect of Growth Season and Slow-Release Fertilizers on Quality Characteristics of Tomatoes

This study discusses the effect of growth season and fertilization on quality characteristics of tomatoes. In a pot experiment, established in an unheated glasshouse, tomatoes were grown in two widely differing soils during two different seasons (winter and summer). Conventional fertilizers, applied in two doses, and corresponding slow-release fertilizers, applied in a single dose, were used. Summer fruits contained greater lycopene content and had a more reddish coloration than those harvested by the end of winter. Slow-release fertilizers further increased lycopene content compared to the conventional fertilizers. The widely different electrical conductivities between the two soils had no effect on the lycopene content. Fertilization contributed to an increase of soluble solid content (Brix) in fruits, but there was no difference among fertilizers used. Similarly, there was no significant response of pulp pH to growth season or fertilizer treatments.     

Citrus Seedling Growth and Susceptibility to Root Rot as Affected by Phosphite and Phosphate

The growth of ‘Ridge Pineapple’ sweet orange [Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck] seedlings and their susceptibility to Phytophthora root rot were studied under contrasting supplies of phosphate (Pi) or Phosphite (Phi). After 10 weeks of repeated applications of nutrient solutions, Phi concentrations were barely detectable in soil. Soil Pi was higher in Phi treatments than in pots that received Pi alone. Seedling growth was greatest when supplied with Pi or Phi separately, but when Pi and Phi were combined, growth was reduced to levels comparable to plants that received no P. Phi was found in both stems and leaves after it was applied to soil supporting the mobility of Phi within the plant. In addition, a small amount of Phi was found in roots after applications of Phi in foliar sprays. Different sources of soil-applied P did not affect the amount of Pi in roots, while the amounts of Pi in leaves were higher in plants that received Phi and Pi combined. Root resistance to Phytophthora root rot of citrus seedlings treated with Phi alone or in combination with Pi was greater than in plants treated with Pi alone, confirming the antifungal effect of Phi.     

用缓释指数评价化学缓释肥的缓释特性及其生物效应

在实验室条件下,采用简化的工艺制备了对氮、磷、钾三元素均有部分缓释作用的复混肥(化学缓释肥),用特定淋洗装置测定肥料各养分随时间的溶出率,通过双曲线方程Xt=b-a/t对其养分累计溶出率与时间的关系进行拟合,以方程常数b和a计算出的缓释指数(SR I)来定量评价肥料缓释特性,同时进行盆栽试验,探讨了缓释指数与复混肥中相应缓释添加剂百分含量(X)之间、各复混肥处理的油菜产量与复混肥中缓释添加剂总含量(X')之间的关系。结果表明:各养分的缓释指数(SR I)与相应缓释添加剂含量(X)均有很好的线性正相关;各化学缓释肥处理的油菜产量随缓释添加剂总含量(X')增加而增加;化学缓释肥以较少的荚数获得更高的产量。这预示着通过肥料的室内淋洗试验得到的缓释指数SR I不仅可以用来评价肥料的缓释性能,且在一定程度上可预测肥料的增产效应。     

Vegetative and Reproductive Responses of Apple Trees to Zinc Fertilization under Conditions of Acid Coarse-Textured Soil

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to examine response of apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) trees to zinc (Zn) fertilization under conditions of acid coarse-textured soil with low 1M hydrochloric acid (HCl)-soluble Zn level. The experiment was carried out during 2004-2005 at a commercial orchard in Central Poland on mature ‘Jonagold’ apple trees/M.26 EMLA, planted at a spacing of 4 × 2.5 m. The trees were sprayed with Zn: (i) prebloom, at the stage of silver tip, and tight cluster at a rate of 140 and 100 g ha^{? 1}, respectively, (ii) postbloom, at the stage of petal fall, and 2 weeks later at a rate of 80 g ha^{? 1} in each spray treatment, and (iii) postharvest, 4–5 weeks before the natural leaf fall at a rate of 500 g ha^{? 1}. Other trees were supplied with Zn to soil at a rate of 3 kg ha^{? 1}. In all the studied treatments, Zn was used as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). Trees unsupplied with Zn served as the control. Tree vigor, fruit set, yield and fruit quality at harvest (mean fruit weight, firmness, color, russeting, soluble solids concentration, and acidity) were not influenced by Zn fertilization. Postharvest Zn sprays slightly damaged leaf tissues but did not cause defoliation. Soil Zn application raised Zn concentrations in flowers, and leaves 28, 56, and 84 days after petal fall. Pre- and postbloom Zn sprays increased Zn status in flowers and leaves 28 days after flowering, respectively. The obtained results indicate that Zn fertilization of ‘Jonagold’ apple trees with Zn status in mid-summer leaves and flowers of 17 mg kg^{? 1} and 27 mg kg^{? 1}, respectively, is not successful in improving vigor and tree yield.     

Response of Young Citrus Trees on Selected Rootstocks to Nitrogen,Phosphorus, and Potassium Fertilization

The majority of the citriculture in Brazil is located in the state of São Paulo, with a total production area of 700,000 ha. Trees are grafted mostly on ‘Rangpur’ lime (RL; Citrus limonia Osbeck) rootstock. Despite its good horticultural performance, use of other rootstocks has increased with the search for disease-tolerant varieties to improve grove productivity and longevity. Furthermore, there is a lack of information on young tree response to fertilization, and optimal nutrient requirements of different scion/rootstock combinations for maximum fruit yield. A network of field experiments was conducted to study the differential response of young sweet orange trees on selected rootstocks to nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) fertilization. The application of soil and leaf analyses to develop optimal fertilizer recommendations was evaluated. Experiments were conducted in three locations using fractional factorial design of one-half (4 × 4 × 4) type with four rates of N, P, or K calculated to be applied for five years after tree planting. Fruit yield response was evaluated during the last two years and correlated with soil and leaf analyses data. The trees on RL rootstock demonstrated increased efficiency of nutrient use and fruit production compared with those on ‘Cleopatra’ mandarin (CL; C. reshni hort. ex Tanaka) or ‘Swingle’ citrumelo [SW; Poncirus trifoliata (L.) Raf. × C. × paradisi Macfad.] rootstocks. The trees on SW rootstock appeared to require greater N and K rates than those on RL rootstock. Phosphorus requirement was greater for ‘Natal’ or ‘Valencia’ trees on CL than on RL rootstock. These results will become the basis for revising current fertilizer recommendation guidelines for young trees in Brazil.     

Influence of an Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungus on Competition for Phosphorus Between Sweet Orange and a Leguminous Herb

Grass or herb intercropping with trees is widely practiced as an orchard-floor management strategy, but nutrient competition from grass species can inhibit the growth of intercropped fruit trees. Two experiments were conducted to investigate whether inoculation with the arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungus Glomus versiforme can alleviate such competition and thus promote the growth of intercropped fruit trees by increasing soil nutrient exploitation. In the first experiment, intercropping was established in rhizoboxes containing sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) and the leguminous herb Stylosanthes gracilis inoculated with the AM fungus. Mycorrhizal inoculation did not appear to decrease competition, but increased the biomass of the herb much more than that of sweet orange. Inoculation had little effect on phosphorus (P) content of sweet orange, but significantly increased that of the legume roots. The AM fungal contribution to P uptake of the herb was twice that of sweet orange. Lateral roots of the herb tended to branch horizontally, with a large proportion entering the soil volume occupied by sweet orange; AM inoculation enhanced this effect. In Experiment 2, growth of the plants in monoculture revealed that the mycorrhizal dependency of the legume was much higher than that of sweet orange. It is suggested that mycorrhizal dependency can have a large influence on the role of the AM fungus in mediating competition in an intercropping system, and that fruit trees with high mycorrhizal dependency, together with a grass or herb with low mycorrhizal dependency, may be the optimum intercrop combination in orchards.     

缺硼条件下两种不同砧木“纽荷尔”脐橙矿质元素含量变化的比较

采用溶液培养试验,研究了缺硼对两种不同砧木纽荷尔脐橙硼、锌、钙、镁和钾元素含量变化。结果表明,缺硼显著降低了枳壳砧木纽荷尔脐橙体内硼含量而对锌含量影响不大; 相反,缺硼对枳橙砧木脐橙体内硼含量的影响不是很大,而显著降低了其叶片中锌的含量。这可能是缺硼条件下枳壳砧木脐橙容易出现缺硼症状,而枳橙砧木脐橙容易出现缺锌症状的原因之一。与对照相比,缺硼处理的枳壳砧木脐橙叶的钙含量明显增加; 而根的钾含量明显高于枳橙砧木橙根。这些结果与枳壳砧木脐橙对硼更敏感有一定的关系。缺硼对镁含量的影响两种砧木间基本没有差异。     

基施缓释肥等氮替代化肥对径流氮素流失和青贮玉米生长的影响

[目的]探究配施两种释放方式不同的缓释氮肥对滇中地区坡耕地径流氮素流失及青贮玉米生长的影响,为滇中坡耕地水土保持提供理论依据和支持。[方法]通过研究自然降雨条件下的径流槽模拟试验,在等氮条件下设置普通尿素(CK),40%添加了硝化抑制剂的速溶诺泰克^?21+60%普通尿素(处理I)和40%包膜缓释氮肥聚谷氨酸增效3代+60%普通尿素(处理Ⅱ)3个处理。[结果]生育期内各处理氮素流失呈先上升后下降的趋势,其中CK流失量最高,处理I和处理Ⅱ较CK有显著减少,总氮流失量分别下降了29.95%和16.77%,硝态氮分别减少了14.55%和6.53%,铵态氮分别减少了16.08%,8.24%。尿素配施缓释氮肥能够有效提高土壤全氮和铵态氮含量,减少硝态氮含量。处理I,Ⅱ较CK相比土壤全氮含量增加了3.25%和0.87%,铵态氮含量分别显著增加了30.57%,25.70%;较CK相比,处理I、处理Ⅱ硝态氮含量分别减少了22.49%和16.61%。[结论]3个处理间青贮玉米的产量无显著性差异,但配施缓释肥可以在保证土壤肥力和满足青贮玉米正常生长需求的同时减少坡耕地径流养分流失,其中...     

Effects of Deficit Irrigation and Fertilizer Use on Vegetative Growth of Drip Irrigated Cherry Trees

ABSTRACT

The effects of deficit irrigation and fertilizer use under drip irrigation (DI), on vegetative growth of mature cherry trees were studied in two field experiments. Treatments for the assessment of deficit irrigation consisted of two drip line arrays: double drip lines (T1) and loop (T2) as main treatments. Three irrigation levels: irrigation at 100% of crop evapotranspiration (ETc or I1), 75% ETc or I2, and 50% ETc or I3, constituted the sub-treatments. To assess soil fertility practices, the main treatments consisted of T1 and single drip line (T3) arrays; sub-treatments were two fertilizer regimes: basic fertilizer recommendation plus 0.5 m³ sheep manure per tree (F1) and basic fertilizer recommendation plus 1300 g potassium sulfate, 350 g of zinc (Zn), 140 g of iron (Fe), and 600 g ammonium phosphate (F2). Total irrigation amount, which was applied routinely in control treatment (7466.7 m³ha^{? 1}), was less than the crop water requirement (8764.5 m³ ha^{? 1}). A significant correlation between both the length of young branches and canopy volume with annual applied irrigation water was observed. Mean canopy volume under T1 was 26.0 m³ tree^{? 1}, which was significantly less than 28.6 m³ tree^{? 1} under T2. Water use efficiency (kg m^{? 3}) was increased by water stress, but there was no significant yield reduction from I1 to I2. Concentration of Fe, phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and magnesium (Mg) in leaf samples increased with the use of double drip lines array compared to use of single drip line array and it was higher under F2 fertilizer level. The concentration of calcium (Ca) in leaf samples was higher than critical level in all treatments. We conclude that I2 irrigation level and F2 fertilizer management was the most efficient practice for cherry trees in the study area.     

Effects of Temperature and Soil Type on Ammonia Volatilization from Slow-Release Nitrogen Fertilizers

Ammonia (NH₃) volatilization is the major pathway for mineral nitrogen (N) loss from N sources applied to soils. The information on NH₃ volatilization from slow-release N fertilizers is limited. Ammonia volatilization, over a 78-d period, from four slow-release N fertilizers with different proportions of urea and urea polymer [Nitamin 30L (liquid) (L30), Nitamin RUAG 521G30 (liquid) (G30), Nitamin 42G (granular) (N42), and Nitroform (granular) (NF)] applied to a sandy loamy soil was evaluated. An increase in temperature from 20 to 30 °C increased cumulative NH₃ volatilization loss in the sandy soil by 1.4-, 1.7-, and 1.8-fold for N42, L30, and G30, respectively. Increasing the proportion of urea in the slow-release fertilizer increased NH₃ volatilization loss. At 30 °C, the cumulative NH₃ volatilization over 78 d from a sandy soil accounted for 45.6%, 43.9%, 22.4%, and <1% of total N applied as N42, L30, G30, and NF, respectively. The corresponding losses in a loamy soil were 9.2%, 3.1%, and 1.7%. There was a significantly positive correlation between NH₃ volatilization rate and concentration of NH₄-N released from all fertilizers, except for NF (n = 132; r = 0.359, P = 0.017 for N42; r = 0.410, P = 0.006 for L30; and r = 0.377, P < 0.012 for G30). Lower cumulative NH₃ volatilization from a loamy soil as compared to that from a sandy soil appeared to be related to rapid nitrification of NH₄-N in the former soil than that in the latter soil. These results indicate the composition of slow-release fertilizer, soil temperature, and soil type are main factors to dominate NH₃ volatilization from slow- release fertilizers.     

缓释复合肥对不同土壤红三叶产量和品质效应的研究

采用盆栽试验研究了缓释复合肥对强酸性土、酸性土、中性土上红三叶产量和品质的效应。结果表明,与等养分普通复合肥相比,不同土壤施用缓释复合肥可显著提高红三叶产量,增产率以强酸性土（55.8%）〉中性土（39.9%）〉酸性土（7.4%）;不同缓释复合肥在不同土壤上的肥效有差异,强酸性土和酸性土上施用低磷钾的缓释复合肥产量高,中性土则以施高磷钾缓释复合肥者产量高。缓释复合肥能改善3种土壤第一茬、第二茬红三叶饲用品质和矿质品质,其中粗蛋白提高4.0%-23.1%,粗脂肪提高2.5%-38.6%,粗灰分提高1.4%-23.6%,粗纤维降低2.5%-23.3%,磷提高4.9%-18.6%,钙提高1.8%-13.7%。红三叶异黄酮含量受土壤影响较大,强酸性土和酸性土上缓释复合肥处理的异黄酮含量低于等养分普通复合肥,而中性土施用缓释复合肥提高了红三叶异黄酮含量。     

Evaluation of Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck) cv. Sathgudi Budded on Five Rootstocks for Differential Behavior in Relation to Nutrient Utilization in Alfisol

The experiment was conducted to evaluate the nutrient utilization ability of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck) budded on five rootstocks (viz., Sathgudi, Rangpur lime, Cleopatra mandarin, Troyer citrange, and Trifoliate orange) in Alfisols at the experimental farm of the Citrus Improvement Project, S. V. Agricultural College Farm, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. Results of the study revealed that all the five rootstocks showed differential behaviors in terms of nutrient absorption from the soil. Rootstocks exhibited significant variation in the leaf content of potassium (K), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), and boron (B) at all the three stages of sampling. Concentrations of the following key nutrient elements significantly varied: phosphorus (P), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), and Cu at stage 1; K, Ca, Mg, Zn, iron (Fe), and Mn at stage 2; and nitrogen (N), P, Zn, Fe, and B at stage 3. The performances of rootstocks in terms of relative nutrient accumulation indices (RNAIs) were in the order of Sathgudi (1.00) > Rangpur lime (0.98) > Cleopatra mandarin (0.96) > Trifoliate orange (0.76) > Troyer citrange (0.69). The present study clearly demonstrated that citrus rootstocks employed had differential nutritional behavior and different abilities to utilize plant nutrient elements. Thus, the findings of the present study and the methodology adopted can help the horticultural breeders and nutritionists choose the best rootstock/scion combination having the desirable traits of nutrient utilization ability and also to plan effective fertilizer schedule programs for achieving greater yields.     

控/缓释肥料减少氨挥发和氮淋溶的效果研究

采用“静态吸收法”和“土柱淋溶法”室内模拟实验，分别研究了6种控／缓释肥料施入土壤中的氨挥发和氮淋溶情况。结果表明：6种控／缓释肥料处理都不同程度的降低了氨挥发量和N素淋溶量。与尿素比较，6种控／缓释肥料氨挥发量分别较普通尿素减少16．62％，23．78％，32．15％，0．11％，16．59％和37、78％，氮淋溶量分别较普通尿素减少15．84％，38．27％，68．87％，46．17％，52．51%和62．01％。试验还表明控／缓释氮肥氨挥发量与不同氮肥引起的土壤脲酶活性、pH值有密切关系。     

不同施肥处理马尾松幼林生长及其营养元素含量的研究

广西桂平市金田林场马尾松幼林施肥试验已连续４年。测定结果表明：不同施肥处理对马尾松幼林的生长有显著的影响。施氮磷钾肥的４年生幼林的树高、胸径和生物量比不施肥的同龄幼林分别高５５．３％、１０８．４％和１１９．６％；施磷钾肥的幼林依次高５１．９％、１０２．１％和９４．３％；施磷肥的幼林依次高２９．６％、６２．８％和６２．０％。幼林施肥直接增加了林地土壤的有效养分含量，并促进了植株对养分元素的吸收，因而加速了林木的生长     

夏季高温干旱对温州蜜柑果实生长的影响

利用实测气象资料和果园定点观测,对浙江省2003年夏季高温干旱特征及其对温州蜜柑生长的影响进行了分析。结果表明:夏季高温干旱使树体光合作用受阻,座果率明显下降,果径增长缓慢,产量明显下降。据此提出温州蜜柑种植过程中防御旱热害的对策。     

包膜缓释肥料(CSFs)增产机理与氮肥利用率示踪研究

把有^15N标记的尿素用自选的3种材料（WSU，FSU，GZCU）包膜制得包膜缓释肥后，进行了玉米微区试验。结果表明：（1）GZCU能较好的控制N素养分的释放，使GZCU处理土壤中速效N含量在玉米整个生育期保持较高状态，在玉米生长的后期仍能提供充足的养分，促进了玉米对N素的吸收、累积。（2）包膜肥处理与尿素相比，产量增加5．5％～21．3％，GZCU，FSU的增幅达显著水平，它们之间的差异也显著。（3）在各肥料一次基施的条件下，包膜肥的N素利用率比尿素高出4．5～19．3个百分点，GZCU、FSU之间；WSU、FSU之间的差异都达显著水平，WSU与CK2差异不明显。GZCU的N素当季利用率高达53．8％，可有效减少N的损失。     

Influence of Nursery Management and Seedling Age on Growth and Economic Performance of Fine Rice

Seedling vigor is the basic component of the transplanted rice, which depends on its growing environment and proper age. Thus the influence of nursery management and seedling age was evaluated after transplanting 10, 20, 30, and 40-days older seedlings raised by using seed rate (high and low) and nitrogen (N) (with and without) in rice growing season 2008 and 2009. Study revealed that 10-days older nursery seedlings, irrespective to nursery-bed treatments, showed accelerated growth start after transplanting in main field while at later stages significant interaction was observed. Transplanting of 20-days older fertilized seedlings grown at low seeding density at nursery-bed resulted in similar growth performance as in younger. Maximum net-benefit (45111, 44402 Rs. ha^?1) was recorded with transplanting 10-days older nursery seedlings while the fertilized seedlings grown at lower seeding density recorded highest net-benefit (37908, 36780 Rs. ha^?1) in both the years.     

纽荷尔脐橙对建阳橘柚上柑橘衰退病毒分离株构成的影响

建阳橘柚兼具橘和柚的优良性状,为了解其携带的柑橘衰退病毒(CTV)分离株的分子特征及其传播到江西赣州对赣南脐橙产业的影响,将建阳橘柚(Citrus paradisi×C.reticulata)CTV分离株JY-5嫁接接种到赣南脐橙纽荷尔(C.sinensis)品种上,比较接种前后病毒外壳蛋白(cp)基因的HinfⅠRFLP和SSCP变化情况,实验结果表明,建阳橘柚上CTV分离株RFLP组群由接种前的单一组群变为混合组群,SSCP谱带数增加,在建阳橘柚上受抑制的CTV分离株在纽荷尔脐橙上能得到较好地增殖;同时接种前后分离株cp,p23和k17基因片段序列同源性及聚类分析表明,在建阳橘柚上的CTV分离株JY-5与其嫁接接种在纽荷尔脐橙上的JY-5R分离株并未在系统进化树上聚类在一起,表明两者不具有紧密的亲缘关系,结合RFLP和SSCP分析结果推测,JY-5R可能是在建阳橘柚上受抑制的分离株在纽荷尔脐橙上恢复了增殖。研究结果提示,建阳橘柚上的CTV分离株一旦传到赣南脐橙上,对赣南脐橙产业会带来一定的威胁。     

不同肥料和N减量施用对旱作玉米生产的影响

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