The influence of tillage on the weed flora in a succession of winter wheat crops on a clay loam soil and a silt loam soil

Weed populations were monitored for 4 years on two experiments designed to compare the effect of different primary tillage treatments on winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cropping. Ploughing was compared with deep and shallow tine cultivation and with no tillage on both a clay loam and a silt loam over chalk. Soil-acting residual herbicides were used to control weeds, especially Alopecurus myosuroides Huds. and Avena fatua L. Dicotyledonous weeds were uncommon on the clay loam but on the silt loam, in a year when no residual herbicide was used, they were most numerous where the soil was disturbed most. In other years there was little difference in the number emerging. Six species were reduced in number by reduced cultivation or no tillage, whilst four species, including two grasses, were increased. At both sites, A. myosuroides was more numerous on direct drilled and tine cultivated plots than on ploughed. Herbicides gave good control on the silt loam but failed to control the weed on the clay loam. On the clay loam, A. fatua was most numerous on tine cultivated plots and a combination of herbicides and roguing produced a decline in the population.     

硝化抑制剂对枸杞园土壤的作用效果研究

通过室内恒温培养试验,筛选出效果最佳的硝化抑制剂剂型及剂量并应用于枸杞园土壤,研究其对枸杞产量及品质的影响。室内恒温培养试验供试硝化抑制剂为2-氯-6-三氯甲基吡啶(Nitrapyrin)、双氰胺(DCD)和3,4-二甲基吡唑磷酸盐(DMPP),共设17个处理：未添加硝化抑制剂(CK),添加Nitrapyrin(纯氮量的0.1%、0.2%、0.3%、0.4%、0.5%、0.6%),添加DMPP(纯氮量的0.5%、1.0%、1.5%和2.0%),添加DCD(纯氮量的1.0%、2.0%、3.0%、3.5%、4.0%和5.0%)。结果表明：在砂土的培养中,三者硝化抑制效果表现为DMPP≥Nitrapyrin＞DCD;DMPP和Nitrapyrin的硝化抑制率分别为71.90%~75.17%和4.83%~77.28%。但由于DMPP的价格(240~360元·kg^-1)及用量均高于Nitrapyrin(155元·kg^-1),故选择纯氮量0.5%的Nitrapyrin应用于大田试验。田间试验设置4个处理：农民习惯施肥为SF100,SFN100、SFN80及SFN60处理是在SF100处理基础上分别减少0%、40%、60%的枸杞专用肥同时添加纯氮量为0.5%浓度的Nitrapyrin。结果表明：田间试验中施用Nitrapyrin处理的产量较SF100处理分别提高了6.67%,5.80%及3.52%,同时与SF100处理相比,SFN100处理的多糖及蛋白质含量分别提高了16.22%及8.67%。综合经济效益及生态效益,浓度为纯氮量0.5%的Nitrapyrin为最佳处理。在大田试验中施用Nitrapyrin同时减少枸杞专用肥的用量,枸杞产量及效益均有所提高,且蛋白质及多糖含量有显著增加。因此,可初步认为硝化抑制剂的施用对枸杞的种植有“减肥增效”的作用。     

Bromoxynil degradation in a Mississippi silt loam soil

BACKGROUND: The objectives of these laboratory experiments were: (1) to assess bromoxynil sorption, mineralization, bound residue formation and extractable residue persistence in a Dundee silt loam collected from 0–2 cm and 2–10 cm depths under continuous conventional tillage and no‐tillage; (2) to assess the effects of autoclaving on bromoxynil mineralization and bound residue formation; (3) to determine the partitioning of non‐extractable residues; and (4) to ascertain the effects of bromoxynil concentration on extractable and bound residues and metabolite formation. RESULTS: Bromoxynil K_d values ranged from 0.7 to 1.4 L kg^?1 and were positively correlated with soil organic carbon. Cumulative mineralization (38.5% ± 1.5), bound residue formation (46.5% ± 0.5) and persistence of extractable residues (T_1/2 < 1 day) in non‐autoclaved soils were independent of tillage and depth. Autoclaving decreased mineralization and bound residue formation 257‐fold and 6.0‐fold respectively. Bromoxynil persistence in soil was rate independent (T_1/2 < 1 day), and the majority of non‐extractable residues (87%) were associated with the humic acid fraction of soil organic matter. CONCLUSIONS: Irrespective of tillage or depth, bromoxynil half‐life in native soil is less than 1 day owing to rapid incorporation of the herbicide into non‐extractable residues. Bound residue formation is governed principally by biochemical metabolite formation and primarily associated with soil humic acids that are moderately bioavailable for mineralization. These data indicate that the risk of off‐site transport of bromoxynil residues is low owing to rapid incorporation into non‐extractable residues. Published 2009 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd     

Long-term persistence of paraquat in a sandy loam soil

A long-term field experiment was established in 1967 to measure the persistence in soil of paraquat dichloride applied annually either as a single dose of 4–48 kg/ha or in four separate doses of 1·12 kg/ha. From 1969 the treatments were split so that the herbicide was applied (a) to the soil surface, (b) to living vegetation. From 1970 to 1972 inclusive, half of each plot receiving four applications per year was rotary cultivated shortly after each spraying to study whether incorporation influenced persistence. Analysis of soil samples taken to a depth of 36 cm in 1971 and 1973 showed that essentially all the applied paraquat was still present. Most of the paraquat was found in the upper 5-cm layer but significant amounts had reached the 25–36-cm layer. In a supplementary laboratory experiment soil taken from the plots and from two other fields was incubated with paraquat at concentrations equivalent to c 50, 100 and 150% of the ‘strong adsorption capacity’. The reduction in paraquat extracted by saturated NH₄Cl ranged from 10 to 35% over a period of 17 weeks showing that the microflora of these soils were capable of degrading paraquat slowly if at all. It is concluded that paraquat may be broken down only slowly if at all in the soil under Soil conditions. Persistance à long terme du paraquat dans un limon sableux. Une expérience au champ de longue durée a été mise en place en 1967 pour évaluer la persistance dans le sol du paraquat dichlorure appliqué chaque année, soit à la dose unique de 4,48 kg/ha, soit en 4 doses séparées de 1,12 kg/ha. Depuis 1969, les traitements ont été divisés, l'herbicide étant appliqué (a) soil sur le sol (b) soit sur la végétation. De 1970 à 1972 inclus. la moitié de chacune des parcelles recevant quatre applications par an, a été travailée au rotavator peu de temps aprés chaque traitement, pour étudier I'inlluence de l'incorporation sur la persistance. L'analyse d'échantillons de sol prélevés à une profondeur de 36 cm en 1971 et en 1973 a montré que pratiquement tout le paraquat appliquéétait encore présent. La plus grande partie du paraquat a tit trouvfée dans 5 couche des 5 premiers centimétres mais de quantités significatives avaient atteint le niveau 25–36 cm. Dans une expérience supplémentaire au laboratoire, le sol prélevé dans les parcelles traitées et dans deux autres champs a été mis à incuber avec du paraquat a des concentrations équivalents à 50, 100 et 150% de la ‘capacitéélevée d'ad-sorption’. La réduction du paraquat extrait par NH₄Cl saturé s'est étundue de 10 à 35% pour une période de 17 semaines, montrant que la microflore de ces sols était capable de dégrader lentement, sinon pas du tout, le paraquat. II en est conclu que le paraquat, si tani est qu'il puisse etre dégradé dans le sot, ne l'est seulement que lentement dans des conditions de plein champ. Langzeit-Persistenz von Paraquat in einem sandigen Lehmboden Um die Persistenz von Paraquat-Dichtorid im Boden zu erfassen, wurde 1967 ein Langzeit-Feidvcrsuch angelegt. Das Herbizid wurde jährlich, entweder in einer einmaligen Gabe von 4,48 kg/ha, oder in vier getrennten Gaben mit jeweils 1,12 kg/ha angewendet. Von 1969an wurden die Behandlungen geteilt, so dass (a) das Herbizid aufdie Bodenoberfläche und (b) auf die Vegetation apprziert wurde. Von 1970 bis ein-schliesslich 1972 wurden die Parzellen die viermal im Jahr behandelt wurden jeweils kurz nach dem Spritzen gefräst um die Wirkung der Einarbeitung auf die Herbizidpersistenz zu erfassen. Die Untersuchung von Bodenproben die 1971 und 1973 bis zu einer Tiefe von 36 cm gezogen wurden zeigten, dass praktisch die gesamte ausgebrachte Menge an Paraquat noch vorhanden war. Der grösste Teil hefand sich in den obersten 5 cm, aber beträchtliche Mengen drangen bis in die 25–36 cm Bodenschichi ein. In einem zusätzlichcn Labor-versuch wurde Boden vom Versuchsfeld und von zwei weiteren Standorten mit Paraquat versetzt, so dass die Konzentrationen etwa 50, 100 und 150% der 'strong adsorption capacity’ entsprachen. Wenn dann Paraquat mit gesältigtem NH₄CI extrahiert wurde, dann betrug die Abnahme nach 17 Woehen zwischen 10 und 35%, was darauf hinweist, dass die Mikroflora der Böden Paraquat nur langsam. wenn uberhaupt abzubauen vermochte. Die Ergebnisse lassen den Schluss zu, dass Paraquat unter Freilandhedingungen im Boden nur langsam oder gar nicht abgebaut wird.     

Formation and persistence of metabolites of imazamethabenz-methyl in a sandy loam soil

The fate of imazamethabenz-methyl was studied in a sandy loam soil after application in spring to winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Imazamethabenz-methyl and its metabolite 2 (2-(4, 5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(l-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-4-methylbenzoic acid, in mixture with the 5-methylbenzoic acid isomer) were further transformed into the metabolites 3 (2-(4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(l-methylethyl)-5-oxo-¹H-imidazol-2-yl)-l,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, in mixture with the 1,5-benzenedicarboxylic acid isomer), and 4 (1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic acid, in mixture with the 1,2,5-isomer). Meta-bolites 3 and 4 reached maximum concentration levels in the 0–13 cm layer corresponding to 14–17% and 9–14% of the imazamethabenz-methyl dose, respectively. These maxima were reached between 105 and 177 days after application. Imazamethabenz-methyl metabolism was slower in plots treated with organic fertilizers than in untreated plots. After 196 days the concentrations of all metabolites in the 0–13 cm layer had declined to, at most, 0.01 mg kg^?1. There was no carry-over of residues that could be phytotoxic to the next crop. Formation et persistance dés metabolites de l'imazaméthabenz-méthyl dans un sol sablolimoneux La métabolisation de l'imazaméthabenz-méthyl a étéétudiée dans un sol sablo-limoneux après application sur une culture de froment d'hiver (Triticum aestivum L.) L'imazaméthabenz-méthyl et son métabolite 2 (2-(4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(l-methylethyl)-5-oxo-^?1H-imidazol-2-yl)-4-methylbenzoïque acide, en mélange avec 1'isomère 5-methylbenzoïque acide) sont trans-formés ultérieurement en métabolites 3 ((2-(4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4- (l-methylethyl)-S- oxo -^?1H-imidazol-2-yl)-l,4-benzenedicarboxylique acide, en mélange avec l'isomère 1,5-benzenedicar-boxylique acide) et 4 (1,2,4-benzenetricarboxy-lique acide, en mélange avec le 1,2,5- isomère). Les concentrations dans la couche de sol de 0–13 cm de profondeur des métabolites 3 et 4 at-teignent des maximums qui correspondent re-spectivement à 1,4–17% et 9–14% de la dose initiate en imazamethabenz-methyl. Ces concentrations maximales sont atteintes entre les 105 et 177 jours qui suivent 1'application. La métabolisation de rimazaméthabenz-méthyl est plus lente dans les parcelles trailées par des fetilisants organiques, que dans les parcelles non traitées par ces fertilisants. Après 196 jours, les concentrations de tous les métabolites dans la couche de sol de 0–13 cm ont diminué jusqu' à 0.01 mg kg^?1 ou moins. Dans ces conditions, en fin de culture il n'est pas resté dans le sol de résidus qui auraient pu être phytotoxiques à la culture suivante. Bildung und Persistenz von Metaboliten des Imazamethabenz-methyl in einen sandigen Lehmboden Nach der Applikation von Imazamethabenz-methyl in Winterweizen (Triticum aestivum L.) wurde sein Abbau untersucht. Das Herbizid und seine Metaboliten 2, die isomeren 2-(4, 5-Dihydro-4-methyl-4 (1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-¹ Himidazol-2-yl)-und -5-methylbenzoesäure, wurden weiter zu den Metaboliten 3, die isomeren-1,4-und-l,5-benzendicaboxylsäure, und 4, die isomeren 1,2,4- und 1,2,5-benzentricarboxylsäure, transformiert. Die Metaboliten 3 und 4 hatten ihre höchste Konzentration in 0 bis 13 cm Bodentiefe und entsprachen 14 bis 17 % bzw. 9 bis 14 % der Imazamethabenzmethyl-Dosis. Diese Maxima wurden zwischen 105 und 177 d nach der Applikation erreicht. In organisch gedüngten Parzellen war der Abbau langsamer als in ungedüngten. Nach 196 d war die Konzentration aller Metaboliten in 0 bis 13 cm Bodentiefe auf höchstens 0,01 mg kg¹ zurückgegangen, so daß für die Folgekultur keine phytotoxischen Rückstände mehr vorlagen.     

Influence of surfactants on the leaching of bentazone in a sandy loam soil

BACKGROUND: Surfactants are very often used for more efficient pesticide spraying, but knowledge about their influence on the leaching potential for pesticides is very limited. In the present study, the leaching of the herbicide bentazone [3‐isopropyl‐1H‐2, 1,3‐benzothiadiazin‐4(3H)‐one 2,2‐dioxide] was measured in columns with sandy loam soil with or without the addition of a non‐ionic surfactant, octylphenol ethylene oxide condensate (Triton X‐100, Triton), and an anionic surfactant, sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (SDBS), and in the presence of both surfactants (SDBS + Triton). RESULTS: The mobility of bentazone (B) increased in the following order: B + Triton (slowest) < B + SDBS + Triton < B < B + SDBS (fastest). When Triton X‐100 was applied to the soil together with bentazone, the leaching of bentazone in the soil decreased significantly compared with leaching of bentazone without the addition of surfactant. SDBS and Triton X‐100 neutralised their influence on the leaching speed of bentazone in the soil columns when both surfactants were applied with bentazone. CONCLUSION: From the study it can be concluded that, depending on their properties, surfactants can enhance or reduce the mobility of bentazone. By choosing a non‐ionic surfactant, bentazone mobility can be reduced, giving time for degradation and thereby reducing the risk of groundwater pollution. Copyright © 2009 Society of Chemical Industry     

Effect of soil solarization on weeds and nematodes under tropical Indian conditions

The control of weeds and nematodes by solar heating of the soil using transparent polyethylene (PE) sheets was studied in the field during the summer of 1990. PE mulching for 32 days decreased the emergence from seed of the dominant weeds Dactyloctenium aegyptium (L.) P. Beauv., Acrachne racemosa (Roem. & Schult.) Ohwi, Trianthema monogyna L. and Cyperus rotundus L. by over 90%. Emergence of C. rotundus from tubers was increased by the mulching treatments. Mulching for 16 days also decreased weed emergence but to a lesser extent than the 32-day treatment. The main solarization effect was restricted to the 0–5 cm layer of soil. Solarization reduced the population of plant-parasitic nematodes (Tylenchus, Heterodera, Xiphinema, Hoplolaimus, Pratylenchus and Ro-tylenchus spp.) by about 90% and of saprophytic nematodes by about 60% but, after 70 days, the nematode levels had largely recovered. The mean maximum soil temperatures recorded at 5 cm were higher when mulching followed irrigation. Data are given on the soil temperatures recorded over the 32-day period. The growth of soybean was improved and seed yield increased by up to 78% following solarization. Effet de la solarisation du sol sur les mauvaises herbes et les nematodes en conditions tropicales indiennes La lutte contre les mauvaises herbes et les nématodes par solarisation du sol à l'aide de films de polyéthylène transparent (PE) a étéétudiée au champ pendant l'été 1990. Trente deux jours de solarisation diminuaient de plus de 90% la levée à partir de graines des mauvaises herbes dominantes Dactyloctenium aegyptium (L.) P. Beauv., Acrachne racemosa (Roem. & Schult.) Ohwi, Trianthema monogyna L. et Cyperus rotundus L. La levée de C. rotundusà partir de tubercules était accrue par la solarisation. Seize jours de solarisation diminuaient aussi la levée des mauvaises herbes, mais dans un moindre mesure. L'effet de solarisation s'exerçait principalement dans les 5 centimètres superficiels du sol. La solarisation réduisait d'environ 90% la population de nématodes parasites des plantes (Tylenchus, Heterodera, Xiphinema, Hoplolaimus, Pratylenchus et Rotylenchus spp.) et d'environ 60% la population des nématodes saprophytes. Après 70 jours, les populations de nematodes étaient pratiquement reconstituées. Les moyennes des températures maximales du sol enregistrées à 5 cm de profondeur étaient plus élevées quand l'installation du film polyéthylène suivait une irrigation. Des données concernant la température du sol sur 32 jours sont communiques. La croissance du soja était accrue et le rendement en grains augmentait jusqu'à 78% après solarisation. Wirkung der Bodensolarisation auf Unkräuter und Nematoden unter tropischen Bedingungen Die Bekämpfung von Unkräutern und Nematoden durch Solarisation mittels farbloser Polyethylenfolia (PE) wurde im Sommer 1990 im Freiland untersucht. Nach 32tägiger Solarisation nahm die Keimung der vorherrschenden Unkräuter Dactyloctenium aegypticum (L.) P. Beauv., Acrachne racemosa (Roem. & Schult.) Ohwi, Trianthema monogyna L. und Cyperus rotundus L. um über 90% ab. Der Austrieb von Cyperus rotundus aus Knollen wurde gefördert. Eine l6tägige Solarisation war nicht so wirkungsvoll. Die Wirkung war auf die oberste Bodenschicht bis 5 cm Tiefe beschränkt. Gegen pflanzenparasitische Nematoden (Tylenchus, Heterodera, Xiphinema, Hoplolaimus, Pratylenchus und Rotylenchus spp.) betrug die Wirkung der Solarisation etwa 90%, gegen saprophytische Nematoden rund 60%, aber nach 70 Tagen hatten sich die Nematodenpopulationen wieder weitgehend erholt. Nach Bewässerung wurde in 5 cm Tiefe eine höhere Bodentemperatur erreicht. Für die 32-Tage-Periode werden die Temperaturdaten wiedergegeben. Nach der Solarisation war das Wachstum von Sojabohne verbessert, und die Erträge stiegen um bis zu 78%.     

Note: Effect of neem and organic amendments on nematode populations in a coastal savanna tropical soil

Nematode numbers were assessed at 2-week intervals in a coastal savanna soil amended with neem leaves and animal manure for 12 weeks under fallow conditions. The number of plant-parasitic nematodes decreased significantly with the application of the neem-based amendments, whereas the number of non-parasitic nematodes increased. http://www.phytoparasitica.org posting July 14, 2005.     

三种拟除虫菊酯类农药在砂土和壤土中的淋溶行为

采用土柱淋溶法和气相色谱法研究了3种拟除虫菊酯类农药三氟氯氰菊酯、联苯菊酯和高效氯氰菊酯在热带地区主要土壤类型砂土和壤土中的淋溶特性。结果表明:3种拟除虫菊酯类农药在砂土和壤土中主要残留于第1段土壤 (0～5 cm) 中,且驻留量随土壤深度增大而减少。三氟氯氰菊酯、高效氯氰菊酯和联苯菊酯在砂土中的R_i值分别为52.86%、94.73%和83.19%,在壤土中的R_i值分别为54.70%、77.28%和55.33%,均大于50%。根据农药在土壤中的淋溶性等级划分标准,3种药剂均属于难淋溶农药,不易对地下水造成污染。本研究结果可为热带地区土壤和地下水中农药污染修复提供参考。     

Desorption of diuron and isoproturon from undispersed clay loam soil

Studies were conducted to investigate the desorption of diuron and isoproturon adsorbed on undispersed clay loam soil, and the influence of residence time in soil on desorption. The soil was treated at 0·6 or 3 mg kg^-1, at 70% moisture content and in the presence of sodium azide to prevent degradation. Measurement of herbicide concentrations in soil solution sampled by means of glass microfibre filters showed that adsorption mainly occurred for one day but long-term sorption proceeded for >two weeks. After a one-day or three-week residence time, soil solution was partly replaced (28%). Measurement of concentrations in solution showed rapid desorption, with equilibria being achieved within 1 h (diuron) or a few hours (isoproturon). After 16 successive desorptions done at 30-min or 12-h intervals, equilibration times tended to be longer. For the short residence time, desorption and long-term sorption could occur simultaneously and equilibration might be faster. Residence time had no significant effect on desorption kinetics nor on the small hysteresis observed for diuron. The aging effect, involving long-term sorption only, decreased the proportion of diuron removed from the soil by successive desorptions but, for isoproturon, desorption frequency and desorption kinetics were more important. © 1997 SCI     

威百亩熏蒸对土壤硝化作用及amoA型硝化细菌群落结构的影响

为探究威百亩对土壤硝化作用的影响及作用机制,通过理化分析和变性梯度凝胶电泳方法研究浓度为20、100和500 mg/kg威百亩熏蒸处理对土壤硝化作用及amoA型硝化细菌群落结构的影响。结果表明,威百亩熏蒸处理0、14、28 d后,3种浓度处理的土壤硝化率与对照差异不显著;处理56 d后,20、100和500 mg/kg浓度处理的土壤硝化率分别为81.15%、76.66%和94.08%,前两者与对照差异不显著,后者与对照差异显著;而处理84 d后,3种浓度处理的土壤硝化率与对照差异均不显著。与对照相比,3个浓度威百亩熏蒸处理不同时间后土壤amoA型硝化细菌群落的均匀度指数差异不显著。熏蒸处理14 d后,浓度20、100 mg/kg威百亩处理的土壤amoA型硝化细菌群落的香农多样性指数和丰富度指数分别为1.00、10.97和0.84、7.79,与对照的0.92和9.78均无显著差异;而浓度500 mg/kg威百亩处理的香农多样性指数和丰富度指数分别为0.59、5.77,显著低于对照。表明威百亩对土壤硝化强度的影响较amoA型硝化细菌群落延迟,说明土壤中硝化作用的强弱并非完全决定于土壤amoA型硝化细菌的作用。     

Field degradation of the herbicide metribuzin and its degradation products in a Manitoba sandy loam soil*

The degradation of the herbicide metribuzin (4-amino-6 r-butyl-3-(methylthio)-1, 2, 4-tnazin-5-(4H)one) applied at 1 and 2 kg/ha at times equivalent to pre-emergence (12 June), post-emergence (5 July), and pre-harvest (15 August), has been investigated in Almasippi very line sandy loam at Carman, Manitoba. Gas-liquid chromatographic analytical results showed that metribuzin degraded during the growing season, and that residue levels immediately prior to freeze-up (25 October) were in general less than 10% of applied metribuzin independent of application date, and were largely unchanged the following spring. The metabolites and photoproduct of metribuzin were present in maximum amounts near 13 July for the first two treatment dates, a time closely following maximum soil temperature readings, and these compounds in turn degraded almost completely by freeze-up. The following spring only very low levels were detected. Under the conditions described, metribuzin and its degradation products degraded to low levels and should not provide a carryover problem the next growing season.     

Studies on the effects of herbicides on soil nitrification,II

The effects of selected herbicides have been studied on the following parameters of soil nitrification processes: the rates of nitrate and nitrite formation from ammonia in freshly perfused soils and in soils previously saturated with nitrifying organisms in an improved perfusion apparatus; the rates of oxygen consumption and of oxidation of ammonia and nitrite in washed cell suspensions of Nitrosomonas europaea and Nitrobacter winogradskii, respectively; the rates of growth of those two organisms in newly established cultures; the rates of oxygen uptake by soil enriched in nitrifying organisms; the rates of proliferation of nitrifying populations in freshly perfused soil. ID50 values were computed for all parameters and herbicides studied. On average, the most sensitive parameters were the metabolism and growth of the two organisms in pure culture, while the least sensitive were the corresponding measures in the soil environment. Similarly, herbicides fell into four distinct groups. The most toxic were the formulated octanoates of bromoxynil and ioxynil (NPH1320 and Totril, respectively); next in order of toxicity were chlorbufam, phenmedipham, formulated oxadiazon, formulated legurame, ioxynil, formulated trifluralin, and bromoxynil; low toxicity was shown by terbacil, dicamba, and tricamba, whereas asulam and the related experimental herbicide MB9555 showed activity on some parameters at the very highest concentrations only. Comparisons of soil with pure-culture parameters showed that the relative toxicities of herbicides to Nitrosomonas in culture bore little relationship to those in soil. The inhibitions of Nitrobacter proliferations in soil on the other hand were correlated with the inhibitions of growth and metabolism in pure culture. Within these overall effects, individual herbicides showed marked differential actions on various parameters. Thus, the formulated octanoates of bromoxynil and ioxynil were extremely toxic to the growth of nitrifying organisms in culture, an action probably due to an unknown formulation component. Relative to other herbicides, bromoxynil and ioxynil were more effective on nitrification processes in the soil environment. Both in culture and in the soil, Nitrobacter is more sensitive than Nitrosomonas to these four herbicides. Legurame and oxadiazon are relatively more toxic to Nitrosomonas in culture, but this differential action is not demonstrable in the soil. Dicamba, tricamba, trifluralin, and chlorbufam are more toxic to Nitrobacter than to Nitrosomonas in the soil environment. Formulated trifluralin seems to exert a stimulating action on the growth of nitrifying organisms, but only in the soil; suppression of antagonistic organisms is suggested as a possible cause. Extrapolation of these results to the field situation suggests that the only herbicide which might cause small inhibitions of nitrification at field rates is terbacil, which is disproportionately toxic at low concentrations. At rates somewhat in excess of normal, the formulated octanoates of bromoxynil and ioxynil and possibly dicamba and oxadiazon could also cause small inhibitions.     

Persistence and binding of DDT and gamma-HCH in a sandy loam soil under field conditions in Delhi,India

Persistence and binding capacity of [¹⁴C]p, p′-DDT and [¹⁴C]y-HCH were studied for one year in a sandy loam soil of Delhi, India, after surface treatment during monsoon, winter and summer seasons under field conditions. Both DDT and HCH dissipated more rapidly under the Indian subtropical climate than reported for temperate regions. In all three seasons, both insecticides dissipated most rapidly during the initial 60 days. However, in the final six months there was very little change in the residue levels. After one year, the final soil burden of DDT varied from 33 to 36% and of HCH from 14 to 15% of the initial concentrations in the different experiments. HCH bound more with the soil as, out of the total residues present after one year, more than 75% of HCH was in bound form compared with only 24% of DDT. The observed time for 50% initial dissipation of DDT ranged from 60 to 120 days, while in the case of HCH it varied from 30 to 45 days. However, the rate of loss of residues which persisted for more than 6 months was equivalent to a half-life of between 500 and 10000 days for DDT, and between 700 and 2000 days for HCH, thus illustrating the very long persistence of aged residues. Since degradation of both insecticides was apparently minimal, the data indicate that dissipation of DDT and HCH was largely due to volatilisation.     

生物炭对亏缺灌溉下温室重壤土栽培番茄产量及品质的影响

探究生物炭对亏缺灌溉下温室重壤土栽培番茄产量和品质的影响,确定番茄产量和综合品质最优的灌水量及生物炭添加量,为重壤土地区温室番茄栽培提供灌水及生物炭施加依据。采用桶栽试验,设置3个生物炭添加量(0,3%,6%,按干土重的百分比计)和3个灌水水平(充分灌溉W1:75%～85%θ_f;中度亏缺W2:55%～65%θ_f;重度亏缺W3:40%～50%θ_f。θ_f为田间持水量),共9个处理。结果表明:无生物炭添加时,亏缺灌溉下番茄产量降低了13.8%～54.0%(P<0.05),果实硬度、果色指数、VC、可溶性固形物、有机酸含量等营养品质指标均显著降低,果型指数、番茄红素则呈现增加的趋势,灌溉水利用效率在重度亏缺下降低了10.9%(P<0.05);在充分灌溉条件下添加生物炭,番茄产量和灌溉水利用效率分别提高了12.3%～22.0%和23.3%～28.6%,可溶性固形物含量降低了6.4%～17.7%(P<0.05),对VC、番茄红素、有机酸含量及外观品质无显著影响;在亏缺灌溉条件下添加生物炭不利于...     

Effect of halomethyl-1,3,5-triazines on nitrification of ammonia

Nitrification inhibitory activity of halomethyl-1,3,5-triazines was determined by measuring the inhibitory activities on ammonia-oxidation to nitrate (NO₃⁻-N) in an upland soil and on ammonia-oxidation to nitrite (NO₂⁻-N) by Nitrosomonas europaea ATCC 25978 (ATCC) and Nitrosomonas sp TK 794 (TK). Within the chlorinated trimethyl-1,3,5-triazines, those bearing at least one trichloromethyl group inhibited nitrification more strongly, both in soil and in cell suspension of ATCC, than other mono- or dichlorinated methyl-1,3,5-triazines. Introduction of an amino group to 2,4,6-tris(trichloromethyl)-1,3,5-triazine gave 10- and 100-fold increases of nitrification inhibitory activity in soil and ATCC cell culture, respectively. Within the trihalomethyl-1,3,5-triazines, those having tribromomethyl group(s) exhibited rather weaker nitrification inhibition in soil than the corresponding trichloromethyl-1,3,5-triazines, although they showed a strong inhibition in cell suspension. Ammonium oxidation in ATCC was inhibited more strongly than that in TK. In QSAR studies, the optimum log P values were calculated as c 4.30. By using this value it will become possible to design highly active trichloromethyl-1,3,5-triazine nitrification inhibitors.     

氯化苦熏蒸对土壤反硝化作用及nirS型反硝化细菌群落结构的影响

探究氯化苦熏蒸对土壤反硝化作用的影响及机制。采用理化分析和DGGE方法分析了氯化苦熏蒸后土壤反硝化及nirS型反硝化细菌群落结构。不同浓度氯化苦熏蒸对土壤nirS型反硝化细菌群落均匀度无影响,而对nirS型反硝化细菌多样性和丰富度指数的影响为高浓度中浓度低浓度对照。对土壤反硝化作用的影响表现为,经500 mg/kg氯化苦熏蒸的土壤在培养初期(0 d)反硝化率比对照降低10.55%,土壤反硝化作用被显著抑制。2周后3种浓度氯化苦均抑制土壤反硝化作用, 4周后土壤的反硝化作用缓慢恢复。500 mg/kg浓度氯化苦对土壤反硝化强度的影响与nirS型反硝化细菌群落结构变化不同,说明土壤反硝化作用的强弱并非完全决定于土壤nirS型反硝化细菌。     

Application of bispyribac‐sodium provides effective weed control in direct‐planted rice on a sandy loam soil

An increasing water crisis, as well as the unavailability and high cost of labor, in Pakistan has forced rice‐growers to plant rice directly into the field. However, severe weed infestation causes disastrous effects on the productivity of this rice system. In this study, three herbicides (pendimethalin, penoxsulam and bispyribac‐sodium) were evaluated for weed control in direct‐planted rice on a sandy loam soil. Weedy check and weed‐free plots were established for comparison. Weed infestation decreased the rice yield by 75.2%. However, the application of herbicides suppressed the weed infestation, with a simultaneous increase in the rice yield. The postemergence application of bispyribac‐sodium was the most effective herbicide in reducing the total weed density and dry weight over the weedy check, followed by penoxsulam and pendimethalin, respectively. Bispyribac‐sodium increased the number of productive tillers, 1000‐grain weight, number of grains per panicle and grain yield over the control, as well as improved the water productivity and economic returns of direct‐planted rice. The weeds' proliferation increased the number of unproductive tillers and decreased the plant height. In conclusion, the postemergence application of bispyribac‐sodium can be used effectively to control weeds, increase water productivity and improve the economic returns and yield of direct‐planted rice on a sandy loam soil in Pakistan.     

粉壤土条件下影响地下滴灌灌水器流量的因素分析

分别选取灌水器工作压力、土壤容重和土壤初始含水率为因素,采取混合水平均匀设计安排试验,对各因素实测数据进行相关、回归和通径分析,利用通径系数直接评价和比较各试验因素对地下滴灌灌水器流量的影响程度.结果表明:工作压力对灌水器流量的直接通径系数最大,土壤初始含水率和土壤容重通过工作压力对灌水器流量的间接通径系数次之,其它直接或间接通径系数很小,剩余通径系数较小.这说明试验所选的三个因素可反映地下滴灌灌水器水力要素之间的关系,其中地下滴灌中工作压力是决定灌水器流量的主要因素,土壤初始含水率和土壤容重通过工作压力对灌水器流量的作用不可忽略.