Use of the nitrate electrode for determination of nitrates in soils

Abstract

A procedure for the rapid and accurate determination of water‐extractable soil nitrates is described. Use of this procedure resulted in quantitative recovery of nitrates added to soil. Reproducibility of results was high, with nitrate‐nitrogen in 40 soil samples determined on successive days differing by a maximum of 4 ppm with 33 determinations differing by 2 ppm or less. Comparison with a phenoldisulfonic acid method on 513 soil samples had a maximum difference of 7 ppm with a majority of determinations having a difference of 4 ppm or less.     

Determination of soil nitrate by means of specific ion electrode: Comparison among different extracting solutions

Abstract

Four different soil nitrate extracting solutions were compared. With the exception of the solution suggested by ORION Manual⁸ which gave the worst results, the efficacy of other solutions does not depend on the employed type but the presence or absence of particles in solution during the assay by means of the electrode.     

植物吸收硝态氮的分子生物学进展

植物吸收NO3-分为高亲和力(HATS,high.affinitynitratetransportsystem)和低亲和力(LATS,low.affinitynitratetransportsystem)转运系统。这两个系统的编码基因均已被克隆,其中HATS由NRT2基因家族和NAR2基因家族共同编码,LATS由NRT1基因家族编码。本文比较详细地介绍了这些转运蛋白的结构和功能以及在这方面的最新进展,概要性地介绍了这些基因的表达调控;同时摘要点评了该研究领域中还没有解决的一些问题。     

A quick‐test procedure for soil and plant tissue nitrates using test strips and a hand‐held reflectometer

Abstract

Development of a nitrate quick‐test for use by fanners or field consultants would likely encourage the use of plant tissue and soil nitrate tests as a means to improve nitrogen management. To evaluate a quick‐test method, nitrate concentrations in plant tissue and soils were measured using commercially available nitrate test strips and a hand‐held reflectometer. The results were compared with those obtained with standard laboratory methods. Test strip accuracy and precision and reflectometer precision were determined over a 10 day period using standard KNO₃solutions and colored paper strips. Coefficients of variation ranged from 22.4 to 9.5 percent for the test strips and from 3.5 to 1.6 percent for the reflectometer. Quick‐test results were highly correlated with laboratory results for both plant tissue nitrate (r=0.87) and soil nitrate (r=0.98) concentrations. Results indicated that test strips provide a rapid, reasonably accurate and precise method to determine nitrate concentrations in both soil and plant material     

Nitrate content and induction of NADH nitrate reductase in cultured rice cells

The nitrate content of cultured rice cells grown in liquid R-2 medium containing 40 mM nitrate increased rapidly and reached a maximum 6 hr after inoculation. After about 6-hr lag period, NADH nitrate reductase activity increased rapidly to the 24th hr. Promotive effects on the nitrate accumulation and the induction of NADH nitrate reductase were found by the addition of 5 mM ammonium into the medium. Nitrate content increased exponentially as a function of increasing external nitrate concentration between 0 and 80 mM. The NADH nitrate reductase activity also increased from 0 to 40 mM of nitrate media, but leveled off between 40 and 80 mM.

A high level of nitrate content was detected in the cells grown in 10 or 40 mM of nitrate medium without sucrose for 48 hr, suggesting that sucrose in the medium may have no effect on the nitrate accumulation in the early growth period.     

用硝酸根电极快速测定蔬菜中的硝酸盐含量

详细介绍了硝酸根电极测定蔬菜硝酸盐氮的方法。从回收率试验、对比试验和精密度试验结果评价，该方法简便、快捷、准确，可用于蔬菜硝酸盐的快速测定。     

用硝酸根电极快速测定蔬菜中的硝酸盐含量

详细介绍了硝酸根电极测定蔬菜硝酸盐氮的方法。从回收率试验、对比试验和精密度试验结果评价,该方法简便、快捷、准确,可用于蔬菜硝酸盐的快速测定。     

Nitrogen effects on cantaloupes

Abstract

The NO₃ levels in cantaloupe (Cucumis melo L.) petioles relate closely to N treatment and reflect the N status of the cantaloupe plant. Suggested levels of petiole NO₃ in cantaloupes grown in Arizona are presented. Nitrogen treatment had little effect on melon size, earliness, or most storage quality factors that were evaluated except that deficiencies resulted in lower netting, poor general appearance and an increase in cull melons.     

Effect of nitrate and humic substances of different molecular size on kinetic parameters of nitrate uptake in wheat seedlings

The kinetic parameters of nitrate uptake (I_max, Km and C_min) were evaluated in young seedlings of Triticum durum L., cv. Appulo, exposed to nitrate and/or to soil‐extracted humic acids (HAs) of different molecular weight. The uptake was enhanced after induction at low levels of nitrate (50 μM KNO₃), while it was inhibited after induction at higher concentrations (2000 μM). The kinetic parameters of uptake were selectively influenced by pre‐treatment with HAs: total (TE) and, at a greater extent, low (LMS, < 3500 Da) molecular size humic fraction increased either the nitrate uptake rate (I_max) and the efficiency of the whole transport system (low Km and C_min), while an opposite result was evidenced in high molecular size (HMS, > 3500 Da)‐treated plants. An additive effect was shown when nitrate and humic substances were provided simultaneously: the uptake rate was enhanced in TE‐ and LMS‐treated plants, but was strongly delayed in HMS‐treated plants. Removal of nitrate and/or humic fractions de‐induced the system and NO₃^— uptake rate decreased. Exposure to HAs was not able to induce nitrate reductase activity in root and leaf tissues. Inhibitors of protein synthesis p‐fluorophenylalanine and cycloheximide reversed the positive effect of LMS fraction on nitrate uptake. This would support the hypothesis of a promoting effect of HAs on the molecular expression of proteins of the nitrate transport system.     

玉米硝酸盐累积及其在适应持续低氮胁迫中的作用

旱地作物吸收氮素的主要形态是硝酸盐,硝酸盐的积累与再利用对植物适应低氮土壤环境具有重要意义。本试验利用两个硝酸盐累积能力不同的玉米自交系478（硝酸盐积累低）和W312（硝酸盐积累高）为研究材料,研究玉米的硝酸盐累积及其在适应持续低氮胁迫中的作用。结果表明,W312的硝酸还原酶活性和NR基因的表达都弱于478,而体内氨基酸含量显著较低。对一个可能与液泡膜硝酸盐转运有关的氯离子通道蛋白基因（ZmCLC）的表达分析发现,478的ZmCLC表达显著强于W312。说明W312硝酸盐积累能力强主要是由于其较弱的氮同化能力,而不是硝酸盐向液泡的运输能力强。在砂培体系并持续缺氮条件下,W312叶绿素含量（SPAD值）显著高于478,表明植株体内较高硝酸盐累积有助于W312适应持续缺氮的土壤环境。     

杨梅硝酸还原酶活力研究

用改进的活体法测定了杨梅幼树体内硝酸还原酶(NR)的分布状况。杨梅叶片,枝条、根和根瘤的NR活力分别为404.59,226.40,135.87和45.05 n mol NO_2/30min/gFW。品种、枝梢种类及叶片成熟度不同,其NR活力也不同。介质中氮源的种类和浓度对杨梅叶片的NR活力也有明显影响。对未结瘤的幼苗和离体幼树枝条,硝态氮能提高叶片的NR活力和叶片中的硝态氮含量,两者随硝酸盐浓度的增高而提高;铵态氮抑制叶片的NR活力,浓度愈高,抑制作用愈强。     

Investigation of Nitrate–Nitrogen (NO3–N) Mass Balance Between Effluent and Soil Under the Effect of Raw Pistachio Residues and its Biochar Application

Disruption in the nitrogen (N) cycle balance has a negative impact on the overall trend of sustainable development, and using soil amendments is necessary to reduce these hazards. This study was carried out as a factorial experiment in a completely randomized design. The treatments consisted of three levels of amendments (0, 7.5 g/kg of pistachio residues, and 7.5 g/kg of biochar) and four levels of irrigation water salinity including 0.5 (urban water), 5.5, 8, and 10.5 dS/m and in three replications. Two pistachio seedlings were transferred to all columns and then in three steps, and in each step, 25 mg N/kg of potassium nitrate was added. The results indicated that pistachio residuals and its biochar increased nitrate outflow from effluent by 9% and 52%, respectively. The effects of amendment treatment and irrigation water salinity on all three characteristics of output nitrate, soil nitrate, and absorbed plant nitrate were significant at 1% level.     

Effects of Mg-Al Layered Double Hydroxide on Nitrate Leaching and Nitrogen Uptake by Maize in a Calcareous Soil

The potential use of a layered double hydroxide (magnesium aluminum nitrate (Mg-Al)-LDH) to suppress the leaching of nitrate from a calcareous sandy loam soil and to enhance the nitrogen utilization efficiency of maize was assessed. The results of column studies showed that nitrate leaching efficiently decreased by 24, 46, and 76% compared to control when 2.5, 5, and 10 g LDH kg^–1 soil were applied, respectively. Nitrate leaching was also reduced by use of LDH in pot experiments. The hindrance effect of LDH in using ammonium nitrate was higher than urea. Application of 2.5, 5, and 10 g LDH kg^–1 soil increased mean nitrogen uptake of maize by 14, 20, and 44% over the control. The studied LDH has a potential to be used as a nitrate-selective exchanger to reduce risks of nitrate leaching. However, the use of Mg-Al-LDH (4:1) can be limited because of its relatively high solubility in soil.     

NITROGEN SOURCE AFFECTS CRUNCHINESS,BUT NOT LETTUCE YIELD

While nitrogen (N) form affects growth and yield of many vegetables crops, previous studies suggested that N-form may affect lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) quality more than growth and yield. The objectives of this research were to evaluate the effect of the N-source used as injection material on the field performance and sensory attributes of three lettuce types. Three lettuce types (Romaine, butterhead and looseleaf) where grown with plasticulture and sidedressed with weekly injections of calcium nitrate, potassium nitrate, or ammonium nitrate, each at a rate of 7 kg N ha^?1 week^?1. All lettuce type reached marketable size 49 days after transplanting. N-source effect on marketable yield and head number was not significant (P>0.05). After harvest, lettuce samples were prepared for sensory evaluation. In a quiet session, panelists (n=36) were instructed to rate each sample for bitterness, sweetness, crunchiness, and overall preference on a 9-cm Hedonic scale. Sensory ratings were similar for all three lettuce types. Panelist found that crunchiness of calcium nitrate-fed plants (4.8 cm) was significantly (P=0.05) higher than that of plants receiving potassium nitrate (4.4 cm) or ammonium nitrate (4.2 cm). These results suggest that while growers may use ammonium nitrate because of its cost, they should consider using calcium nitrate to enhance lettuce crunchiness.     

Measurement of Nitrate Efflux from Roots and Its Relation to Nitrate Accumulation in Two Oilseed Rape Cultivars

Studies have reported significant differences in nitrate accumulation among genotypes within a crop species, but the reason for these differences is not clear. This study investigated nitrate (NO₃) efflux from roots of two oilseed rape cultivars (Brassica napus L. cvs. ZY821 and D89) and the relationship between nitrate efflux and plant nitrate accumulation. Nitrate efflux was estimated by measuring nitrate released from roots into nitrate-free nutrient solutions 58 days after sowing. The solutions were buffered with either 2.0 mM (n-morpholino) ethanesulfonic acid (MES) or 0.05 mM phosphate. Whole-plant and petiole nitrate accumulations were significantly greater for ZY821 compared to D89. Nitrate efflux varied diurnally, and the difference between cultivars was greater in the morning than in the afternoon. Data suggested that the relatively high pH of the phosphate-buffered solutions increased nitrate efflux rates from oilseed rape plants; therefore phosphate buffer should not be used when making direct determinations of nitrate efflux. Maximum cumulative nitrate efflux was 0.97 μmol g^?1 fresh-weight (FW) root for ZY821 and 1.9 μmol g^?1 FW root for D89. Maximum nitrate efflux rate was 0.084 μmol g^?1 FW min^?1 for ZY821 and 0.097 μmol g^?1 FW min^?1 for D89. These results indicated that between the two cultivars, ZY821 had the greatest petiole nitrate nitrogen concentration and the lowest total nitrate efflux. We suggest that cultivars with low nitrate efflux rates are able to translocate and store greater amounts of nitrate in aboveground plant organs, especially in petioles.     

Effects of inhibitors for signaling components on the expression of the genes for nitrate reductase and nitrite reductase in excised barley leaves

Nitrate-induced accumulation of mRNAs for nitrate reductase and nitrite reductase was strongly inhibited by treatment with inhibitors of Ca²⁺ channels, protein phosphatases, and tyrosine protein kinases in excised barley leaves. It was shown that these components may be involved in the nitrate-response signaling pathways for the expression of nitrate and nitrite reductase genes in barley leaves.     

施肥与灌水对硝态氮在土壤中残留的影响

通过田间试验研究不同施氮量与灌水量对春玉米和冬小麦田土壤中硝态氮分布与累积的影响,结果表明,春玉米收获后0~2 m土壤中累积硝态氮185.7~748.0 kg/hm2,其中1 m以上占57.9%~70.1%。由于施用氮肥而增加的硝态氮占施N量的1.8%(N 112.5 kg/hm2),50.7%(N 225 kg/hm2),56.7%(N 337.5 kg/hm2)和77.0%(N450 kg/hm2)。不施N和施N 112.5 kg/hm2时春玉米田土壤剖面没有明显累积峰;施N等于或高于225 kg/hm2时在60~80 cm土层有明显累积峰,施氮量高的峰值较高;施N 450 kg/hm2时在120~140 cm深度出现另一个累积高峰。冬小麦收获后土壤0~2 m硝态氮累积量为74.9~328.8 kg/hm2,其中1m以上占67.8%~90.7%。由于施用氮肥而增加的硝态氮占施N量的19.5%(N 112.5 kg/hm2),35.6%(N 225 kg/hm2),58.9%(N 337.5 kg/hm2)和56.4%(N 450 kg/hm2)。冬小麦田收获后土壤深层(1~2 m)没有明显的硝态氮累积,即使施氮量高达450 kg/hm2时也只在表层40 cm以上累积较多。不论是春玉米还是冬小麦,当生育期施氮量大于225 kg/hm2时0~2 m土层均有明显的硝态氮累积,施氮量高的累积量较高。施氮量是造成土壤中硝酸盐累积的主要因素,灌水量对春玉米田硝态氮的向下迁移有显著影响。     

Rapid field determination of nitrate in natural waters

Abstract

Brucine, an organic reagent used for nitrate determinations, proved stable for at least one year when dissolved in methanol. This makes possible a consistently accurate and rapid method for field determinations of nitrate in clear solutions with a minimum of equipment. The method is also useful in the laboratory for determining nitrate in water or soil extracts. It is quicker and simpler than other colorimetric methods and more sensitive to low concentrations than the nitrate electrode.