Estimating Percolation and Lateral Water Flow on Sloping Land in Rainfed Lowland Rice Ecosystem

Abstract

Quantifying water losses in paddy fields assists estimation of water availability in rainfed lowland rice ecosystem. Little information is available on water balance in different toposequence positions of sloped rainfed lowland. Therefore, the aim of this work was to quantify percolation and the lateral water flow with special reference to the toposequential variation. Data used for the analysis was collected in Laos and northeast Thailand. Percolation and water tables were measured on a daily basis using a steel cylindrical tube with a lid and perforated PVC tubes, respectively. Percolation rate was determined using linear regression analysis of cumulative percolation. Assuming that the total amount of evaporation and transpiration was equivalent to potential evapotranspiration, the lateral water flow was estimated using the water balance equation. Separate perched water and groundwater tables were observed in paddy fields on coarse-textured soils. The percolation rate varied between 0 and 3 mm/day across locations, and the maximum water loss by lateral movement was more than 20 mm/day. Our results are in agreement with the previously reported findings, and the methodology of estimating water balance components appears reasonably acceptable. With regard to the toposequential variation, the higher the position in the topoesquence, the greater potential for water loss because of higher percolation and lateral flow rates.     

Relay-Intercropping of Stylosanthes guianensis in Rainfed Lowland Rice Ecosystem in Northeast Thailand

We evaluated the usefulness of the Stylosanthes guianensis (stylo)- rice relay-intercropping system for increasing agricultural productivity in Northeast Thailand. Although large production variability was observed, the relay-intercropping system produced an average of 350 g m-² stylo dry matter during the dry season under non-irrigated and non-fertilized conditions in the experimental fields at the Ubon Rice Research Center. Utilization of the stylo production as green manure increased rice yield, but only slightly. The relay-intercropping also slightly improved soil chemical properties, but not significantly. The trial of the relay-intercropping in farmer’s fields produced a maximum of 367 g m-² stylo dry matter. Since the stylo production did not decrease the subsequent rice production, the rice-stylo relay-intercropping system is worth considering as one way to utilize the paddy fields during the dry season in Northeast Thailand.     

Toposequential Variation in Soil Fertility and Rice Productivity of Rainfed Lowland Paddy Fields in Mini-Watershed (Nong)in Northeast Thailand

Abstract

Mini-watersheds called Nongin Thai are geographical components of rainfed lowland rice culture in Northeast Thailand, and constitute distinct units in understanding environmental constraints for low and unstable rainfed rice production there. The toposequential variation of soil fertility and its relation to rice productivity within mini-watersheds, was examined by phytometry of sampled soils and field measurements of rice growth and yield. The phytometry experiment with irrigated potted rice using soils sampled from various rice fields within each mini-watershed, revealed that soil fertility as evaluated by rice dry matter production showed a 5 times difference among the fields at most. The difference in the soil fertility was ascribed primarily to that in nitrogen (N) supply capacity, which itself had a strong correlation with soil organic carbon (SOC) content. Accordingly, the biomass production of pot-grown rice was proportional to SOC. content, which suggested the usefulness of SOC as an index for soil fertility evaluation. The effect of clay on the soil fertility was much less than that of SOC. The actual rice yield in each field also showed quite large field-to-field variation, most of which was explained by the SOC content, rice growth duration and fertilizer application rate even though water availability also affected the yield. The yield positively correlated with growth duration and hence with earlier transplanting. Both SOC and clay contents of fields showed steep gradients with ascending field elevation within mini-watersheds, resulting in a marked toposequential distribution of rice yield. The toposequential distributions of SOC and clay contents imply that rice culture after deforestation accelerated soil erosion from upper to lower fields. The large toposequential gradient in soil fertility requires different resource and crop management for each toposequential position, in order to improve rice productivity of the mini-watershed as a whole.     

Nutrient Deficiency in the Rice-Stylo (Stylosanthes guianensis) Relay-Intercropping System in Rainfed Lowland Rice Ecosystem in Northeast Thailand

Abstract

The rice-stylo (Stylosanthes guianensis) relay-intercropping system in paddy fields has previously been shown to increase agricultural productivity in Northeast Thailand, but successive relay-intercropping conducted without irrigation and fertilization during the stylo cropping has resulted in reduced production of stylo. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of nutrient deficiency on the stylo production. The experiment was conducted using pots to control fertilization accurately. The results showed that, after three successive relay-intercroppings, the soil was severely deficient in sulfur, phosphorus, and molybdenum. Sulfate application to the soil after the successive relay-intercroppings was suggested to improve stylo production. We recommend the use of a rain-fed shallow, favorable subecosystem as a field for stylo production in relay-intercropping and the stylo production with a cycle of several years.     

Soil Management Systems Improve Water Use Efficiency of Rainfed Rice in the Semi-Arid Tropics of Southern Lombok,Eastern Indonesia

Abstract

Rice (Oryza sativa) grown on rainfed Vertisols in the semi-arid tropics of southern Lombok, Eastern Indonesia, is usually flooded in the short wet season, creating a considerable demand for water. However, rice crops and secondary crops frequently suffer from water stress as the soil dries after the wet season. Four systems of soil management for rice were studied at Wakan and Kawo, with average annual rainfalls of 984 mm and 1665 mm respectively. The objective was to improve water use efficiency (grain yield/m³ water consumed). The four systems were unflooded permanent raised beds with tillage (RMT) or without tillage (RNT), and flooded flat land with tillage (FMT, the conventional system, gogorancah), or without tillage (FNT). Water was kept at 0.1 m depth in the furrows (RMT, RNT) or at 0.05 m depth on flat land (FMT, FNT). Excess water was collected in a dam (embung), and used when necessary to keep the water at the desired depth. Compared with FMT, RNT reduced crop water requirement for rice by 50% at Wakan and by 44% at Kawo. Water use efficiency in RNT was increased by 90% at Wakan, and by 56% at Kawo, compared with that in FMT. There were no differences between treatments in the yield of rice at Kawo (4.5 t/ha), but at Wakan yield was better in FMT or FNT (4.2 t/ha) than RMT or RNT (2.8 t/ha). Hence, on rainfed Vertisols of Southern Lombok, rice grown on permanent raised beds, with or without tillage, could successfully replace rice grown under the conventional flooded system with tillage on flat land (gogorancah), where the rainfall is higher. The extra water saved with permanent raised beds could be used to irrigate secondary crops.     

Identification of Nutrients Limiting Rice Growth in Soils of Northeast Thailand under Water-Limiting and Non-Limiting Conditions

Summary

Glasshouse nutrient omission trials are useful in identifying nutrient limitations for plant growth in soils under the same environmental conditions. Soils of low fertility are commonly used for production of rainfed lowland rice (Oryza sativa L.), and the crop often encounters water stress. Nutrient requirements may be modified when standing water disappears from the field. Two experiments with rice seedlings were conducted in a glasshouse at Ubon Rice Research Center, Thailand, to identify the nutrients which limit rice growth in soils of Northeast Thailand, and to determine whether nutrient limitations are affected by water availability. In Experiment 1, rice was grown on two soils (Roi et and Ubon series) under well-watered and water-limiting conditions, and 15 nutrient treatments were imposed. In Experiment 2, six soils from Northeast Thailand were examined using the same 15 nutrient treatments. The nutrients which clearly limited the growth of rice plants in soils of Northeast Thailand were nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). In some cases, potassium (K) and sulfur (S) also limited growth, and in one soil zinc (Zn) and boron (B) also limited growth. A shortage of N was the most important limitation for plant growth in all soils except one in which P was more important. The low supply of P decreased plant height and leaf area development during early growth ; low N supply had a greater effect later during growth. The omission of P had a larger detrimental effect on growth when water supply was limited. In the Roi et soil, the omission of S had a large effect on leaf area and total dry matter production only under water stress conditions, but this was not found in the other soils examined. These results from glasshouse studies show that the nutrients limiting rice growth depend on soil type and water availability in soils of Northeast Thailand.     

不同土壤水分含量对水稻水分利用特征的影响

 采用控制土壤水分含量的盆栽实验,研究了土壤水分含量对水稻水分利用特性的影响。结果表明,常规水作累积耗水量显著高于覆膜未淹水处理,但稍低于覆膜淹水处理;覆膜轻度水分胁迫或无胁迫处理不仅能够维持和提高产量,水分利用效率也有所提高。随着土壤水分含量的降低,全生育期水稻累积耗水量、各生育期耗水量及耗水强度逐渐降低,且田间持水量与全生育期累积耗水量呈极显著二次曲线相关。无水分胁迫覆膜处理下拔节孕穗期耗水量及模比系数高于其他生育期,其他处理耗水量和模比系数在乳熟期最高。随着土壤水分含量降低,抽穗开花期前各生育期水稻耗水模比系数有降低趋势,其后则有升高趋势;耗水强度下降;有效穗数和实粒数减少,产量逐渐降低,水分生产率先上升后下降。水稻产量与水分利用率具有显著二次曲线相关性。     

Suppressive Effects of Low Seed-Soaking Temperatures on Germination of Long-Term-Stored Rice Seeds

Abstract

Abstract: We investigated the effects of soaking temperature and duration on the germinability of seeds of rice (Oryza sativa L., cv. Koganemochi, Gohyakumangoku, and Koshihikari) that had been stored for a long period. The germinability of the seeds soaked at 5ºC for 5 d was markedly lower than that of seeds soaked at 12ºC for 5 d. The germinability of the seeds soaked at 5ºC for 24 hr was not increased by subsequent soaking at 12ºC for 4 d. On the other hand, the germinability of the seeds soaked either at 12ºC for 24 hr or at 30ºC for 80 min was similar to that of seeds soaked at 12ºC for 5 d, even when followed by treatment at 5ºC. Thus, the soaking temperature during the first 24 hr was most important for the germination of rice seeds that had been stored for a long period. Western blotting analysis revealed characteristic expression patterns of α-amylase isoforms in cultivars correlating with the germinability after soaking at a low-temperature.     

稻田高产节水灌溉方式的研究

 1984～1988年在中国水稻研究所实验场排水与其它农业措施相结合，采用节水灌溉措施和高产灌溉制度，综合考虑对田面水、土壤水、地下水和雨水的统一管理利用和合理调节控制，通过大田、小区、测坑试验和生产实践，提出了适合当地条件的节水高产灌排方式、地下水埋深度和排水量。这种水综合运用，既可节约灌溉用水量，减少灌水次数，还可降低排涝水量，减轻排涝能耗费用。     

稻瘟病抗性基因对安徽省稻瘟病菌种群抗性的影响

为分析抗稻瘟病基因对安徽省稻瘟病菌株的抗性水平的影响,采用10个水稻抗稻瘟病单基因品系对安徽不同地区的稻瘟病菌株进行致病力测定,同时对201份水稻品种的抗稻瘟病基因Pi9进行扩增,结合田间抗性表现,分析抗性基因Pi9的利用价值。抗性基因Pi9、Pik、Pizt等对安徽地区的稻瘟病菌株具有较好的抗性,抗性频率分别为66%、60%和54%,其中携带Pi9抗性基因的水稻品种的田间抗性表现也较好,说明Pi9可直接作为分子标记辅助安徽地区水稻品种选育抗原基因。     

Effects of Soil Temperature on Growth and Root Function in Rice

Abstract

The objective of this study was to clarify the effects of soil temperature in the stage from late tillering to panicle initiation (SI) and during the grain-filling stage (SII) on grain setting, dry matter production, photosynthesis, non-structural carbohydrate (NSC), xylem exudation and abscisic acid (ABA) levels in rice (Oryza sativa L. cv. Koshihikari). Rice plants were exposed to four different soil temperatures during SI or SII: 17.5, 25, 31.5 and 36.5°C (ST18, ST25, ST32 and ST37, respectively). The yield, yield components, grain filling and quality in SI were negatively influenced by high soil temperature of 37°C. On the other hand, there was no significant difference in those characters among temperature treatments in SII. The root/shoot ratio was smallest in the ST37 plants in both SI and SII, mainly due to their lighter root weight. At 7 days after initiation of treatment (DAT) in both SI and SII, the photosynthetic and xylem exudation rate tended to increase slightly as soil temperature increased up to 32°C. At 21 DAT, however, the photosynthetic rate was lowest in ST37, with concurrent decrease of diffusion conductance and SPAD value. In addition, decrease of NSC concentration in stem and xylem exudation rate, and increase of ABA level in leaves and xylem exudate were observed in ST37 plants at 21 DAT. These results suggested that high soil temperature before heading especially influenced yield, grain quality and plant growth. Possible mechanisms of the effect of soil temperature are discussed.     

Effects of Silicon on Tolerance to Water Deficit and Heat Stress in Rice Plants (Oryza sativa L.), Monitored by Electrolyte Leakage

Summary

To evaluate the positive efTects of silicon on the stress tolerance of rice plants, we measured the electrolyte leakage (El) from leaf tissue caused by desiccation with polyethylene glycol (PEG) and by high temperature to estimate the integrity of cell membranes. The El caused by 30% and 40% solutions of PEG decreased with the increase in the level of Si in leaves. In leaves of plants grown with 100 ppm Si02, the level of polysaccharides in cell walls, which is one of the factors related to tolerance to desiccation, was 1.6-fold higher than that in leaves of plants grown without Si. Ultrastructural observations of leaves revealed that polymerized Si accumulated in the walls of epidermal cells but not in those of the mesophyll cells, which are probably the main sites of El. These findings suggested that silicon in rice leaves is involved in the water relations of cells, such as mechanical properties and water permeability and plays a role in preventing El through the synthesis and functions of cell walls. The El caused by high temperature (42.5° C) was also lower in the leaves grown with Si than in the leaves grown without Si, suggesting the involvement of silicon in the thermal stability of lipids in cell membranes. These results suggested that silicon prevents the structural and functional deterioration of cell membranes when rice plants are exposed to environmental stress.     

Effect of puddling intensity on physical properties of a silty clay soil under laboratory and field conditions

Conventional tillage and planting method for rice (Oryza sativa L.) production in northern Iran is wet tillage (puddling). Effect of different puddling intensities on physical properties of a silty clay soil (Typic Haplodalfs) was investigated under laboratory and field conditions. Changes in soil physical parameters and water requirement for puddling were measured. For laboratory experiments, undisturbed cylindrical soil samples (diameter and height of 50 cm), were used. A laboratory puddling apparatus was designed and constructed. The puddling intensity was measured by duration of puddling. Four levels of puddling intensity were used as: P ₀ (no puddling, control), P ₁ (low), P ₂ (medium) and P ₃ (high). For field tests, 12 plots of 8 × 4 m were selected. The first tillage was performed with a moldboard plow and then the plots were puddled with different intensity using a rotary tiller. The results showed that under laboratory conditions, water content of the puddled layers decreased with an increase in settling time. During drying period, P ₀ dried faster than P ₁, P ₂ and P ₃. Puddling with low intensity in laboratory and field conditions caused bulk density of 0–15 cm soil layer to decrease by 24.07 and 25.45%, respectively. Increasing puddling intensity increased the bulk density. Bulk density increased with time as particles settled after halting the puddling. Bulk density increased with depth as well. Under laboratory conditions, increasing puddling intensity from P ₁ to P ₂ reduced percolation rate significantly. For all puddling intensities, soil moisture characteristic curves of both field and laboratory samples showed that puddling increased the amount of water retained over the whole range of suctions. More water was needed for P ₃ as compared to P ₁ and P ₂. Under the laboratory and field conditions, the P ₃ required 27.72 and 28.58% more water as compared to P ₂, respectively. Although the mechanisms implemented for puddling were different under laboratory and field experiments, the results were similar. Bulk density, soil moisture content and water percolation rate decreased faster in the puddled soil under field and laboratory conditions. Therefore, to reduce the cost and time, the laboratory method could be used to study the effects of puddling intensity on physical properties of paddy soils. Medium intensity puddling was shown to be the proper tillage practice for paddy fields with silty clay soil.     

Genotypic Variation in Response of Rainfed Lowland Rice to Prolonged Drought and Rewatering

Abstract

Duration of the drought period is important for plant response during drought and after rewatering. We hypothesized that, if drought duration is extended, (1) high seedling vigor and rapid development of a deep root system will not be advantageous, and (2) osmotic adjustment will be more important. Six diverse rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes were selected from rainfed lowland germplasms to examine the development of a deep root system and osmotic adjustment, and their relationship with biomass production during drought and after rewatering, under two different drought durations (shorter and prolonged) in the greenhouse. NSG19 and KDML105 had greater seedling vigor (larger seedling biomass), developed a deep root system earlier in response to drought, extracted soil water more quickly, and their pre-dawn leaf water potential declined more rapidly during the prolonged drought period. These two genotypes showed superior drought recovery even after a prolonged drought period in which they suffered a greater reduction in transpiration, water use efficiency, and biomass production. The superior recovery ability was associated with larger plant size by the end of the drought period rather than with plant water status during drought, such as osmotic adjustment or leaf water potential. Osmotic adjustment was greater during prolonged drought periods (ca. 0.7 MPa) than during shorter drought periods (ca. 0.5 MPa), and lower osmotic adjustment was mostly associated with a higher leaf water potential. Genotypic variation in osmotic adjustment was observed, but there was no clear relationship between osmotic adjustment and biomass production during drought periods. These patterns of response of rice seedlings to drought and rewatering in the greenhouse should help to explain the patterns of adaptation of rainfed lowland rice in the field. Selection for drought recovery ability should be an advantageous strategy for early season drought.     

Effects of Toxic Levels of Aluminium on Seedling Parameters of Rice under Hydroponic Culture

The presence of Al in the rhizosphere of rice in acid soil restricts root growth and significantly reduces crop productivity.In this study,the effects of Al(30,60 and 90μg/mL)on seedling root growth,number of primary roots per seedling,seedling shoot length,number of leaves per seedling,seedling fresh weight,and seedling dry weight were studied.Rice genotypes were classified into three different classes,namely,tolerant,moderately tolerant,and susceptible,based on root tolerance index.The method of hydroponic culture was modified,and elaborated in the text.Toxic levels of Al in nutrient solution significantly decreased seedling root growth,number of primary roots,seedling shoot length,number of leaves per seedling,seedling fresh weight,and seedling dry weight.Few genotypes showed longer root length at 30μg/mL Al in nutrient solutions compared with the control.High levels of Al in nutrient solutions were highly toxic for rice seedlings.Based on root tolerance index,Radhunipagal,Gobindobhog,Badshabhog,Kalobhog,UBKVR-11,UBKVR-16,UBKVR-18,Khasha and IVT4007-B were classified as tolerant genotypes,and these genotypes may be used as donors for breeding of Altoxicity tolerance.     

Effects of Temperature on the Digestible Protein Content of Grains during Ripening in a Seed-protein Mutant Rice Cultivar LGCsoft

Abstract

The effects of temperature during the ripening period on digestible protein contents of the rice grains of a seed-protein mutant rice cultivar LGCsoft were examined. The plants were grown under a natural condition until the booting stage, and then in temperature-controlled greenhouses set at 24.0ºC, 28.0ºC, and 30.6ºC (mean temperature). The protein compositions and the protein contents of the rice grains were analyzed quantitatively. The protein compositions in the LGCsoft grains varied with the temperature condition. The ratio of the digestible to total protein was higher in high-temperature conditions, and that of difficult-to-digest proteins, especially 13 kDa prolamin was lower in high-temperature conditions. The protein compositions in a normal-type cultivar Nihonmasari, which was the original cultivar of LGCsoft also varied with the temperature. However, the effect of temperature on the ratio of the digestible to total protein was larger in LGCsoft than in Nihonmasari. The ratios of the digestible protein in the grains under 24.0ºC and 30.6ºC conditions were 74.3% and 81.3%, respectively, in Nihonmasari. On the other hand, they were 52.0% and 63.1%, respectively, in LGCsoft. In LGCsoft, the total protein content of grains was 70.6-72.5 mg g-¹, and it was affected only slightly by temperature during the ripening period. Therefore, the digestible protein content of grains under 24.0ºC and 30.6ºC conditions was 36.7 mg g-¹ and 45.7 mg g-¹, respectively, in LGC soft. It was clarified that the digestible protein content was higher at elevated temperatures because of the increased ratio of digestible to total protein.     

中国水稻干尖线虫部分群体对水稻的致病力测定

 为了解不同地理群体和寄主群体的中国水稻干尖线虫对水稻的致病力差异,通过室内水稻盆栽接种试验,对来自中国6个省、2种不同寄主植物上的水稻干尖线虫8个群体的致病力进行了测定和分析。结果表明,供试的8个水稻干尖线虫群体均能侵染供试的3个水稻品种,但不同群体对水稻同一品种的致病力,以及同一群体对不同水稻品种的致病力均存在差异;不同水稻品种被侵染后的症状也存在差异,仅有辽盐16被所有群体侵染后均表现“干尖”症状,武育粳3号和博优998没有明显“干尖”症状。供试的3个水稻品种接种水稻干尖线虫后均能抽穗,但是株高、穗长、单株穗数和千粒重受到不同程度的影响。此外,水稻干尖线虫对水稻的致病力与群体寄主相关,来自草莓的水稻干尖线虫群体对水稻的致病力明显弱于来自水稻上的群体;在供试的水稻干尖线虫群体中,HN 2群体对水稻品种辽盐16的生长影响最大,但在稻株上的虫量最少,显示该群体繁殖数量不大,但具有较强的致病力。这说明水稻干尖线虫在水稻上的繁殖数与致病力之间并不一定呈正相关。这些结果表明中国的水稻干尖线虫可能存在不同的生理小种或致病型。     

水旱条件下近红外发射光谱预报水稻直链淀粉含量与粗蛋白含量的QTL分析

以水稻珍汕97B和旱稻IRAT109杂交F9代重组自交系群体为材料,分别在水旱两种处理条件下,用近红外光谱回归模型预测群体的直链淀粉含量及粗蛋白含量。分析结果表明,两种处理条件下直链淀粉含量无显著差异,水分胁迫处理条件下粗蛋白含量显著降低。利用QTLMapper共检测到22个主效QTL和66对显著互作位点与直链淀粉含量和粗蛋白含量有关。主效QTL对直链淀粉和蛋白质含量的联合贡献率在非胁迫条件下为35.34%和37.33%,在胁迫条件下分别为53.40%和58.10％;互作位点对直链淀粉和蛋白质含量的联合贡献率在正常水分条件下分别为66.74%和57.49%,在胁迫条件下分别为48.65%和36.59%。     

伴生蕨类植物满江红提取物对水稻生长的影响

通过室内生物测定的方法研究满江红提取物对水稻种子萌发及幼苗生长的影响,并就提取物浓度与水稻生长相关指标间的关系进行回归分析。结果表明,与对照相比,250~4 000μg/mL的提取物对水稻种子萌发不产生显著影响;1 000μg/mL的醇提物和水提物分别对水稻幼苗根长和苗高产生显著促进作用,相对应的促进率为27.32%和9.15%;250~4 000μg/mL的醇提物和4 000μg/mL的水提物对水稻幼苗苗高,1 000~4 000μg/mL的水提物对水稻幼苗根长,2 000~4 000μg/mL的醇提物和4 000μg/mL的水提物对水稻幼苗单株鲜重产生显著抑制作用,最大抑制率分别为31.85%、14.28%、23.41%、16.49%和10.94%。拟合满江红醇提物浓度与水稻幼苗根长、苗高和单株鲜重的关系(根长y=-0.215x2+1.541x+5.133,p=0.001;苗高y=-0.035x2-0.062x+5.574,P<0.001;鲜重y=-0.685x2+1.484x+100.0,P<0.005)以及水提物浓度与水稻幼苗根长、苗高和单株鲜重的关系(根长y=-0.005x2-0.276x+7.012,P<0.001;苗高y=-0.123x2+0.760x+4.490,P<0.001;鲜重y=-1.742x2+10.49x+89.27,P<0.005)均以二次曲线函数较佳。     

膨润土对土壤含水量及蒸发特性和燕麦产量的影响

为给长城沿线土壤改良和农业节水增产提供理论依据,于2011-2013年在清水河县采用大田与室内试验相结合的方法,通过不同膨润土施用量处理(CK:0kg·hm-2;1D:6 000kg·hm-2;2D:12 000kg·hm-2;3D:18 000kg·hm-2;4D:24 000kg·hm-2;5D:30 000kg·hm-2),研究其对农田土壤水分含量、蒸发特性及燕麦产量的影响。结果表明,膨润土可显著增加燕麦播前及苗期土壤含水量,施用的第2年3D处理含水量最高,第3年5D处理最佳。土壤水分蒸发量与播前含水量关系密切,播前0~10cm土壤含水量在5.00%左右时,0~10、20~40、60~80cm土层中5D、4D、3D处理蒸发特性为"先吸水、后失水",10~20、40~60、80~100cm土层为"持续失水";播前0~10cm土壤含水量在8.00%以上时,播前及苗期水分蒸发量随时间推移逐渐降低。各处理在不同土层中,水分蒸发量均持续降低,并于20~25d达到稳定。施用膨润土可显著提高燕麦产量,施用后第2年3D处理较CK增产10.70%,第3年5D处理较CK增产11.53%。