Potential of Residual Sulfur and Zinc Nutrition in Improving Powdery Mildew (Erysiphe trifolii) Disease Tolerance of Lentil (Lens culunaris L.)

Lentil (Lens culunaris L.) is one of the major sources of protein and the second most important legume crop of the Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP) in India. Powdery mildew (Erysiphe trifolii) is one of the important fungal diseases of lentil that affects the entire plant and causes great reduction in yield and quality of seed. Mineral nutrition, especially with sulfur (S) and zinc (Zn), plays a great role in powdery mildew management. A research trial was conducted from 2008–2009 to 2010–2011 at ICAR Research Complex of Eastern Region, Patna, India, to ascertain the role of residual sulfur (S) and zinc (Zn) in powdery mildew management in lentil under a rice–lentil cropping system. A field experiment was conducted in randomized block design with three replications. Four levels of S and Zn were tested. Sulfur and Zn were applied directly to rice crop as basal application and the residual response of lentil was ascertained in the rice–lentil cropping system. Powdery mildew disease index was prepared and it was noticed that plots treated with 40 kg sulfur + 5 kg Zn had less powdery mildew disease index (5.5%). Significantly greater disease index (15.5%) was documented in the fields where both the nutrients were not applied. Maximum lentil seed yield (1147 kg ha^?1) was recorded with 30 kg residual S, whereas minimum seed yield (1015 Kg ha^?1) was noticed with no application of S in the previous crop in the cropping system.     

原子吸收测定土壤镍的测量不确定度评定研究

本文评定了火焰原子吸收测定土壤中镍含量的测量不确定度。以标准土壤样品(GSW 17401)为测试对象,通过应用火焰原子吸收法测定土壤镍含量,对其测量不确定度的来源、计算和结果表示等问题进行探讨。样品消解前处理产生的不确定度最大,标准曲线拟合测定溶液产生的不确定度其次。在测定中前处理和标准曲线拟合测定溶液应给予足够重视,以减小测量不确定度。     

Effects of Iron and Zinc Fertilizers on the Accumulation of Fe And Zn Ions in Potato Tubers

The aim of this study was the evaluation of the methods to increase the yield of potato and the accumulation of iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) in response to iron and zinc fertilizers. In these studies, ‘Marfona’ potato (Solanum tuberosum) cultivar was used in a statistical factorial design experiment with three factors: methods of fertilizer application (2 levels of spray and one level by irrigation), kind of fertilizers (iron and zinc) and levels of fertilizer, (0, 1, 2, and 3 mg L^?1). Results showed that iron and zinc fertilizers increased the tubers weight and the tubers number weight^?1 ratio (P < 0.01). Also, results showed that the effects of Fe and Zn fertilizers application in irrigation water was more significant (P < 0.01) than by spray application. In addition, application of Fe and Zn fertilizers resulted in higher concentrations of these ions in the harvested tubers improving their nutritional values.     

石墨炉原子吸收光谱法测定土壤铝的条件优化

酸性土壤中的活性Al是影响作物生长发育的主要因子之一,土壤Al的测定一直是人们关注的问题。石墨炉原子吸收光谱法测土壤Al所需的样品量少、灵敏度高、离子干扰小,目前在国内外应用较为广泛。由于其测试条件多是应用单因素轮换法来确定,存在实验量大且未考虑交互作用的影响等缺点。采用双因素重复实验及正交实验可显著降低确定最佳测试条件的工作量,且实验条件代表性强,对于准确快捷测定土壤Al具有重要意义。通过双因素（波长和灯电流）重复试验对石墨炉原子吸收光谱仪测定土壤Al的波长和灯电流进行了优化选择,确定最佳波长为309.3nm,最佳灯电流为14mA;应用L2（556）正交试验法对控温程序及基体改进剂、基体酸度条件进行了优化,得出最佳的灰化温度为1400℃、灰化时间为10s,原子化温度为2300℃、原子化时间为5s,最佳基体改进剂为0.1%NH4H2PO4、最佳基体酸度为0.2%硝酸。优化后的方法检出限为1.14μg.L-1,加标回收率达到93.6%~104.1%,相对偏差均小于8%。     

Energy-Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry for Cost-Effective and Rapid Screening of Pearl Millet Germplasm and Breeding Lines for Grain Iron and Zinc Density

Comparison of energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP) for iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) densities in pearl millet grain samples from 11 trials showed significant differences between these two methods for both micronutrients. XRF values were more often higher than the ICP values for both micronutrients, but the differences were significant in only 15–38% genotypes for Fe and in 7–25% genotypes for Zn across the trials. In 82% genotypes the differences between these two methods were ≤6 mg kg^?1 for Fe; and in 88% genotypes, the differences were ≤4 mg kg^?1for Zn. There were highly significant and high positive correlations between ICP and XRF for both micronutrients. Selection of genotypes above the XRF trial mean for Fe/Zn included at least 30% top-ranking genotypes based on ICP. Therefore, XRF can be used for cost-effective and rapid screening of a large number of grain samples in pearl millet biofortification programs.     

铁、锌配施对藿香生长、产量及有效成分的影响

为探究铁、锌不同浓度配施对藿香生长、产量及有效成分的影响,以藿香为试验材料,采用双因素随机区组设计,研究铁锌配施对藿香生长、产量、各部位铁锌分配及挥发油含量的影响。结果表明,叶面喷施铁锌肥能显著影响藿香的生长发育、产量和挥发油成分,显著影响藿香的抗氧化酶活性,显著提高淀粉、还原糖、可溶性糖和可溶性蛋白含量,通过影响氮代谢相关酶活性间接影响植株氮代谢过程。叶面施铁对藿香产量的影响大于叶面施锌,铁锌配施的增产效果优于单独施用铁、锌肥;综合考虑藿香的生长和产量指标,认为Fe₁Zn₁(0.2%铁,0.1%锌)为铁锌配施的最优处理组合。施用锌铁肥能够增加藿香各部位的铁锌含量,锌在不同部位的含量呈叶>根>茎的变化趋势,铁在不同部位的含量呈根>叶>茎的变化趋势,锌主要集中在藿香叶片,而铁则主要集中在藿香根部。高浓度的叶面施铁有助于叶片Ca含量的累积。铁锌配施能显著提高藿香挥发油含量,并影响挥发油成分,其中D-柠檬烯含量最高,在Fe₁Zn₂处理时达到最大值(22.99%)。综上,合理配施铁锌肥能提高藿香主要化学成分的含量,但过高浓度的施用增产效果并不明显。本研究结果为铁锌肥在藿香生产中的应用提供了理论依据。     

Comparative Evaluation of Ground and Unground Pearl Millet and Sorghum Grain Samples for Determining Total Iron and Zinc

Rapid and effective methods are needed to analyze large numbers of grain samples for iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) to select cultivars that are denser in these minerals. This study was conducted for the comparative evaluation of ground and unground grain samples for determining total Fe and Zn in pearl millet and sorghum cultivars with a range in seed size. In general, the results of the study with 50 pearl millet and 49 sorghum cultivars showed that grain Fe and Zn, in these relatively small-seeded crops, can be routinely determined using unground samples. Highly significant positive correlations were found between the values of Fe and Zn in grains of these crops determined using ground and ground samples.     

Response of Gemlik Olive Trees to Soil and Foliar Treatments of Iron in Combination with Zinc and Boron

This research was conducted to determine the effectiveness of various treatments in correction of single deficiency of iron (Fe) and multiple deficiencies of Fe, zinc (Zn), and boron (B) in an olive cultivar (Gemlik) in the southeastern Marmara region of Turkey. This study was consisted of four field experiments, which included control, soil and foliar applications of Fe alone, and combinations with Zn and B. Soil applications of the compounds were only performed in the first year of the experiments to estimate residual effect of soil applications in the following year. Foliar applications were sprayed onto leaves two and four times at two doses in consecutive years. Soil application of iron sulfate did not increase Fe concentrations in the both leaves and fruits. Foliar applications of iron sulfate considerably elevated leaf total and active Fe concentrations, but the effect of the foliar applications on fruit Fe concentrations was small. Two foliar applications of iron in each season seemed to be appropriate treatment in the all experiments, as well. To maintain sufficient Fe concentrations, especially in the newly developing tissues of olive trees, foliar application of Fe should be conducted at least four times at the lowest dose as performed in the experiments. Foliar applications of double and triple combinations of iron sulfate with zinc sulfate and borax increased significantly B and Zn concentrations in the trees, as well.     

Optimal Level of Iron and Zinc in Relation to Its Influence on Herb Yield and Production of Essential Oil in Menthol Mint

Abstract

A pot experiment was conducted under glasshouse conditions during 2004 at the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) in Lucknow. The study presented here was aimed at evaluating the response of Mentha arvensis (cv. Kushal), an essential oil–bearing plant, to different concentrations of zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) supply with respect to their influence on biomass, oil yield, and oil quality. Suckers of Japanese mint were grown with four graded levels each of Fe and Zn (viz. 0, 5.0, 10.0, 25.0 mg Fe kg^?1 and 0, 2.5, 5.0, 15.0 mg Zn kg^?1) and a combination of both the elements. The results indicated that the fresh weight, oil content, and chlorophyll content increased significantly with increase in Fe supply; the optimum level was recorded as 10 mg Fe kg^?1. Iron uptake increased significantly with increases in its supply. Zinc, when applied singly, showed enhancement in growth parameters, but the effects were nonsignificant. The optimal levels of supply for Zn and Fe in M. arvensis was evaluated to be 5 mg Zn kg^?1 and 10 mg Fe kg^?1, respectively.     

Determination of Water-Soluble and Acid-Soluble Zinc in Soils by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry after Cloud Point Extraction

A cloud point extraction (CPE) procedure has been developed for the determination of water-soluble and acid-soluble zinc (Zn) in soils by flame atomic absorption spectrometry. Deionized water and 0.1 mol L^–1 hydrochloric acid (HCl) were selected as extracting agents. In the proposed approach, 2-(5-bromo-2-pyridylazo)-5-diethylam-inophenol (5-Br-PADAP) was used as a chelating agent, and polyethylene glycol octyl phenyl ether (OP) was selected as the surfactant. Some factors including the pH of analytical solution, concentrations of the chelating agent and surfactant, equilibration temperature and time, and salt effect, which would affect the extraction efficiency and subsequent determination of Zn, were studied and optimized. Under the optimized conditions, the calibration graph was linear in the range of 5.0?×?10^–3 to 0.5 μg mL^–1, and preconcentration of 20 mL sample solution gave an enhancement factor of 25. The detection limit was 4.93?×?10^–3 μg mL^–1. Recoveries in the range of 95.0–110% were obtained. Some metal ions including iron (Fe²⁺), cobalt (Co²⁺), and manganese (Mn²⁺) would interfere with the determination of Zn. The interference from these ions can be eliminated using thiourea (0.5% w/v) and triethanolamine (0.5% w/v) as masking agents. The proposed method was applied to the determination of water-soluble and acid-soluble Zn in soils, which were collected from the suburbs of Zhengzhou, and satisfactory results were obtained. To have more understanding of the soils, we determined the total content of Zn in soils. The results showed that the water-soluble and acid-soluble Zn contents in different soils are not correlated with the total content. For example, the total content of Zn for the soil from a farm in north loop was very low, but the percentage of water-soluble Zn was very high.     

Phosphorus Efficiency in Sunflower Cultivars and Its Relationships with Phosphorus,Calcium, Iron,Zinc and Manganese Nutrition

ABSTRACT

Phosphorus (P) efficiency (shoot dry weight at low P/shoot dry weight at high P) of a cultivar is the ability to produce a high yield in a soil that is limited in that element for a standard genotype. The large variation in P efficiency of different crops provides opportunities for screening crop species that perform well on low phosphorus soil. To explain the differences in P efficiency of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) cultivars a glasshouse pot experiment was conducted by using P-deficient soil [0.5 M sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃)-extractable P 8.54 mg kg^?1] treated with 0 (low P) and 100 mg P kg^?1 soil (high P). The relationship between P efficiency and P, calcium (Ca), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), and manganese (Mn) nutrition and anthocyanin accumulation was investigated in ten sunflower cultivars. Phosphorus deficiency resulted in significant decreases in the shoot and root yield. Phosphorus-efficient cultivars have the ability to produce higher yield than the inefficient cultivars in a limited P conditions. Our results showed that P-efficient cultivars had lower P concentrations, but higher P content in low P conditions. Phosphorus-efficient cultivars also have lower Ca and Fe concentrations in low P conditions but not in P-sufficient conditions. Applied P resulted in significant decreases in Zn concentrations in the shoots of the cultivars. Anthocyanin concentrations showed an accumulating pattern in all cultivars under P deficiency. The results demonstrated that phosphorus efficiency of the sunflower cultivars depends on their ability to produce higher yield and take up more P, and lower the concentration of Ca and Fe in shoots under low P conditions.     

邻啡罗啉比色法测定土壤中有效铁的条件优化

采用DTPA溶液浸提-邻菲罗啉比色法测定土壤中有效铁的含量,探讨了此方法的最佳实验条件.结果表明,以邻菲罗啉为显色剂,可在510nm处测定土壤中有效铁的含量;最适试剂用量为:每5ml待测液加入100 g/L的盐酸羟胺l ml,100 g/L的醋酸胺8 ml,100 g/L的邻菲罗啉显色剂10ml;待测液显色最适条件为温度在60℃下显色30 min;优化后的测定方法相对标准偏差RSD＜2.0％,回收率98.6％～ 100.2％.此法操作简便、灵敏度高、显色稳定、回收率高,适用于测定微碱性或碱性土壤中有效铁的含量.     

Zinc fertilization of lentil for grain yield and grain zinc concentration in ten Saskatchewan soils

Fertilization of grain legumes with zinc (Zn) can affect both marketable yield and Zn content of the grain, which is important in addressing human nutritional deficiencies in certain regions of the world. A pot experiment was conducted to determine the response of three different market classes of lentil to Zn fertilization using ten surface soils from Saskatchewan (Canada). The distribution of Zn among labile and stable fractions chemically separated from the soil was also determined in the ten prairie soils and related to the lentil responses observed. The three market classes of lentils (large and small green, small red) were grown without Zn (control), and with 2.5 and 5 kg Zn ha^?1 added as zinc sulfate to each soil prior to planting. Zinc fertilizer application significantly influenced grain yield and was soil dependent. A significant increase in grain yield over the control was observed from application of Zn on some low organic matter, high pH Brown Chernozem soils whereas a decrease in grain yield over control was observed in other soils such as a Black Chernozem of high organic matter content and low (<7) pH. Lack of positive yield response to addition of Zn were related to measured high diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA) extractable and plant root simulator (PRS) resin membrane probe Zn, and large amounts of native Zn in exchangeable and iron/manganese (Fe/Mn) oxide bound fractions. Application of Zn fertilizer generally increased the grain concentration of Zn. For example, an increase of ～20% in Zn concentration over control was observed when 5 kg Zn ha^?1 was added to a loamy textured low organic matter Brown Chernozem soil. Overall, small green lentil was more consistent in producing a positive response to Zn fertilizer application on soils with low plant available Zn compared to large green lentil and small red lentil.     

Zinc Deficiency in Selected Cultivars of Wheat and Barley as Tested in Solution Culture

Abstract

The relative zinc (Zn) efficiencies of 33 wheat and 3 barley cultivars were determined by growing them in chelate‐buffered culture solutions. Zn efficiency, determined by growth in a Zn‐deficient solution relative to that in a medium containing an adequate concentration of Zn, was found to vary between 10% and 63% among the cultivars tested. Out of the 36 cultivars tested, 12 proved to be Zn efficient, 10 were Zn inefficient, and the remaining 14 varieties were classed as intermediate. The most Zn‐efficient cultivars included Bakhtawar, Gatcher S61, Wilgoyne, and Madrigal, and the most Zn inefficient included Durati, Songlen, Excalibur, and Chakwal‐86. Zn‐efficient cultivars accumulated greater amounts of Zn in their shoots than inefficient cultivars, but the correlation between shoot Zn and shoot dry matter production was poor. All the cultivars accumulated higher concentrations of iron (Fe), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), and phosphorus (P) at deficient levels of Zn, compared with adequate Zn concentrations. The Zn‐inefficient cultivars accumulated higher concentrations of these other elements compared to efficient cultivars.     

Preparation of Modified Magnetic Cobalt Nanoparticles as a New Magnetic Sorbent for the Preconcentration and Determination of Trace Amounts of Lead Ions in Environmental Water and Soil (Air-Dust) Samples

In this study, cobalt magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) were synthesized and then modified by sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and 2-(5-bromo-2-pyridylazo)-5-diethyl aminophenol ligand (5-Br-PADAP), through a chemical precipitation method. Characterization of the prepared MNP adsorbents was performed by Fourier transform infrared and transmission electron microscopy. Cobalt nanoparticles (NPs) surface modified with SDS and 5-Br-PADAP was evaluated as a nanoparticulate solid-phase extraction (SPE) absorbent for lead ions Pb(II) from water and standard samples, prior to its flame atomic absorption spectrometry determination. Effects of pH, amount of sorbent, desorption solvent, adsorption time, desorption time, and interfering ion concentration on extraction efficiency were investigated. Under optimal conditions, the calibration curve was linear in the range of 1.0–500 ng mL^?1of Pb(II) with R² = 0.998. Detection limit was 1.6 ng mL^?1 in the original solution (3S_b/m), and the relative standard deviation for replicate determination of 0.5 μg mL^?1 Pb(II) was ±2.7%.     

Interaction of Iron with Copper,Zinc, and Manganese in Wheat as Affected by Iron and Manganese in a Calcareous Soil

Iron (Fe) availability is low in calcareous soils of southern Iran. The chelate Fe-ethylenediamine di (o-hydroxy-phenylacetic acid) (Fe-EDDHA), has been used as an effective source of Fe in correcting Fe deficiency in such soils. In some cases, however, its application might cause nutritional disorder due to the antagonistic effect of Fe with other cationic micronutrients, in particular with manganese (Mn). A greenhouse experiment was conducted to evaluate the influence of soil and foliar applications of Fe and soil application of manganese (Mn) on dry matter yield (DMY) and the uptake of cationic micronutrients in wheat (Triticum aestivum L. var. Ghods) in a calcareous soil. Results showed that neither soil application of Fe-EDDHA nor foliar application of Fe sulfate had a significant effect on wheat DMY. In general, Fe application increased Fe uptake but decreased that of Mn, zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu). Application of Mn increased only Mn uptake and had no significant effect on the uptake of the other cationic micronutrients. Iron treatments considerably increased the ratio of Fe to Mn, Zn, Cu, and (Mn + Zn + Cu). Failure to observe an increase in wheat DMY following Fe application is attributed to the antagonistic effect of Fe with Mn, Zn, and Cu and hence, imbalance in Fe to (Mn + Zn + Cu) ratio. Due to the nutritional disorder and imbalance, it appears that neither soil application of Fe-EDDHA nor foliar application of Fe-sulfate is appropriate in correcting Fe deficiency in wheat grown on calcareous soils. Hence, growing Fe-efficient wheat cultivars should be considered as an appropriate practice for Fe chlorosis-prone calcareous soils of southern Iran.     

Nutritional Alleviation of Zinc-Induced Iron Deficiency in Indian Mustard and the Effects on Zinc Phytoremediation

ABSTRACT

Indian mustard (Brassica juncea Czern) is a promising species for the phytoextraction of zinc (Zn), but the effectiveness of this plant can be limited by iron (Fe) deficiency under Zn-contaminated conditions. Our objectives were to determine the effects of root-applied Fe and Zn on plant growth, accumulation of Zn in plant tissues, and development of nutrient deficiencies for B. juncea. In the experiment, B. juncea was supplied 6 levels of iron ethylenediamine dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (Fe-EDDHA; 0.625 to 10.0 mg L^?1) and two levels of Zn (2.0 and 4.0 mg L^?1) for 3 weeks in a solution-culture experiment. Nutrient solution pH decreased with decreasing supply of Fe and increasing supply of Zn in solution, indicating that B. juncea may be an Fe-efficient plant. If plants were supplied 2.0 mg Zn L^?1, plant growth was stimulated by increases in Fe supply, but plant growth was not influenced by Fe treatments if plants were supplied 4.0 mg Zn L^?1. Zinc concentration in roots and shoots was suppressed by increasing levels of Fe in solution. Leaf concentrations of Cu, Mn, and P were suppressed also as Fe supply in solutions increased. Iron additions to the nutrient solution were not effective at increasing the Zn-accumulation potential of B. juncea unless plants were supplied the higher level of Zn in solution culture. Even under these conditions, Fe additions were effective only if supplied at low levels in solution culture (1.25 mg Fe L^?1). Results suggest that Fe fertility has limited potential for enhancing Zn phytoextraction by B. juncea, even if plants suffer a suppression in growth from Fe deficiency.     

硝酸一次消解同时测定土壤中Cd、As、Hg的方法研究

硝酸在水浴中一次性消解土壤样品,用石墨炉原子吸收测定镉、原子荧光光谱法同时测定砷和汞。其检出限镉为0.053 ng m l-1、砷为0.011 ng m l-1、汞为0.008 ng m l-1,线性范围镉为0~4 ng m l-1、砷为0~40ng m l-1、汞为0~2 ngm l-1。回收率在93.0~104.0%。本方法简便了消煮过程,一次消解能同时测定土壤中的多种重金属。     

Use of the BCR three-step sequential extraction procedure for the study of the partitioning of Cd, Pb and Zn in various soil samples

A slightly modified three-step sequential extraction procedure proposed by the Community Bureau of Reference (BCR) for analysis of sediments was successfully applied to soil samples. Contaminated soil samples from the lead and zinc mining area in the Mezica valley (Slovenia) and natural soils from a non-industrial area were analysed. The total concentrations of Cd, Pb and Zn and their concentrations in fractions after extraction were determined by flame or electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS, ETAAS). Total metal concentrations in natural soils ranged from 0.3 to 2.6 mg kg^-1 for Cd, from 20 to 45 mg kg^-1 for Pb and from 70 to 140 mg kg^-1 for Zn, while these concentrations ranged from 0.5 to 35 mg kg^-1 for Cd, from 200 to 10000 mg kg^-1 for Pb and from 140 to 1500 mg kg^-1 for Zn in soils from contaminated areas. The results of the partitioning study applying the slightly modified BCR three-step extraction procedure indicate that Cd, Pb and Zn in natural soils prevails mostly in sparingly soluble fractions. Cd in natural soils is bound mainly to Fe and Mn oxides and hydroxides, Pb to organic matter, sulphides and silicates, while Zn is predominantly bound to silicates. In contaminated soils, Cd, Pb and Zn are distributed between the easily and sparingly soluble fractions. Due to the high total Cd, Pb and Zn concentrations in contaminated soil close to the smelter, ! and their high proportions in the easily soluble fraction (80% of Cd, 50% of Pb and 70% of Zn), the soil around smelters represents an environmental hazard.